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Kyrgyzstan: Πepexóд (Transitions) June 3, 2010

We were flying from London to Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan via Almatay, Kazakhstan. I was in a semi-conscious airplane daze when my Kazakh neighbor tapped me on the shoulder, pointing out the right side of the plane.
Creative fundraising, part three June 3, 2010

Three cheers for volunteers! I believe in 'em! My four years as a volunteer with a faith-based, international non-governmental organization introduced me to the world and laid the foundations for launching Mercy Corps.
"Now I know what to do if it happens again" June 3, 2010

It’s been a marathon of logistics and preparations, but we are now bringing our tailored-for-Chile version of Mercy Corps workshops to some 800 boys and girls in the towns of Talcahuano, Penco, Coronel, Hualpén, San Pedro de la Paz
Central African Republic: Taking a step forward to protect women's rights June 2, 2010

Our women’s legal support project is beginning after the baseline study that we completed on women’s rights violations showed the extent of violence that women across the country face.
Haiti: What we're doing in Haiti June 2, 2010
Indonesia: A heart work journey June 2, 2010

Four and a half years ago today, I started my journey of the heart work. Yes, a heart work, because this work was really special to me.
Guatemala: After the storm: Assessing post-Agatha needs in Guatemala June 1, 2010

Mercy Corps’ team in Guatemala is assessing the damage inflicted by Tropical Storm Agatha over the weekend.
Haiti: The art of youth development June 1, 2010

I came to Haiti as someone who believes in seeing challenges — such as a conflict or natural disaster — as opportunities to identify and leverage large-scale social transformation.
Haiti: Encouraging small business in Haiti June 1, 2010

Although I've sort of always known that one day I would come to work in Haiti, January 12 made me realize that the time was now.
Who do you remember on Memorial Day? May 31, 2010

After 10 years outside of the United States, I don’t often think about U.S. holidays — to me “Labor Day” is May 1st — but occasionally I get reminders of holidays from friends and family. Such as the occasional reminder of “Happy Birthday” or the more common “You forgot my birthday.”