Bandaids and Bloodwork
At just 8 years old, she quit school. Born into poverty, earning a few extra rupees a week for her family was more important than [...]
A Curious Mind
I met a bright, curious teenager earlier this year. Reshma was the kind of child who wondered, “Why is the sky blue? How do birds [...]
Heart and Soul Winter 2021: Insider News On How You’re Changing the World
We don't believe it's ever the job of an 8-year-old to support the family. You don't either. Heart and Soul Winter 2021 [...]
Heart and Soul Summer 2020: Insider News On How You’re Changing the World
To the tune of over $500,000, you've made sure families in India have food, shelter, and access to healthcare during this pandemic. Download the [...]
The Power of A Sewing Machine
These women have just completed a six-month tailoring course. For each of them, it's the first time they have ever received any kind of recognition [...]
What Gratitude Looks Like
"I don't have to choose extraordinary moments to find happiness. It's in front of me if I'm paying attention and practicing gratitude." Brene Brown I [...]
This is Real: How You Helped One Girl Achieve Her Turn-Around Story
I love historical fiction, especially when it portrays the triumph of the human spirit rising above tragic circumstances. It doesn't get much better than that [...]
“What did you do over summer break?”
My favourite back-to-school activity was always the summer recap essay. Year after year, our first task as we began school was to write what we [...]
Lamps, Rugs, and Bulletin Boards
I spent nine years teaching public school. First as a middle school English teacher (yes, I actually like that age!), later as a high school [...]