The Children of La Pedrera
One of the reasons why I wanted to go to Guatemala was to volunteer. For the last two years, I have been passionate about volunteering internationally and giving back to the countries in which I have...
View ArticleProtsahan: Giving hope to India’s children
There are moments in life when you are so deeply moved by what one person can do to make a difference in the world that it takes your breath away. This is how I felt when I met Sonal Kapoor, founder of...
View ArticleImagine the possibilities if all girls were educated: Today is International...
Today marks the first-ever International Day of the Girl, a day in which organizations and individuals around the world will collaborate to hold events and a global conversation in effort to raise...
View ArticleUnited Way’s campaign to teach children about poverty: Pass the Grade game
This post is part of the Social Good Sunday series in which I highlight different organizations around the world making the world a better place. Poverty is a tough topic to comprehend. It is tragic,...
View Article“Power A Bright Future” for kids
Clorox may be mostly know for its fabulous bleach however I bet many people don’t know that this global company is also trying to brighten up the future of America’s children through Clorox’s Power A...
View ArticlePratham India: Every child, learning well
Education is without doubt one of the key ways to lifting people out of poverty. In India, a country of over one billion people and an estimated 400 million living below the poverty line (World Bank...
View ArticleTom Fakler on Volunteering with Classrooms in the Clouds
This is a Guest Post written by Tom Fakler (see bio below). Dawa Sherpa. All photos credited to Tom Fakler Like thirdeyemom, I have a warm spot in my heart for Nepal: the people are inviting, and the...
View ArticleLeVar Burton on sharing his love for reading with the world
Last week as part of my new role as a National Geographic Kids insider, I participated in an exclusive conference call with LeVar Burton to learn more about how this famous actor, producer and...
View ArticleInterview with National Geographic Editor Rachel Bucholz
Yesterday I participated in an interview with National Geographic Kids and Little Kids editor Rachel Bucholz to learn about the ins and outs of working for such an amazing organization. I have long...
View ArticleCuba’s Health Care System
Being on a people to people tour in Cuba meant that every day of our week on the island was filled with cultural interactions. We met with Cubans in the arts, explored historical sites and museums, and...
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