Today, June 22, 2025, marks a significant milestone for Carolyn King as she begins her hike on the Appalachian Trail from Pawling, New York. An awardee of the 2025 One More Day on the Appalachian Trail scholarship, Carolyn’s journey is not just about traversing 2,190 miles (3,525 km) of rugged terrain; it’s a testament to […]
There is good news surrounding the COVID-19 crisis. It has brought out the best in societies: solidarity among neighbors, colleagues and health professionals, and emergency relief and treatments. And its lessons are clear, despite taking hundreds of thousands of lives and creating the worst economic recession since the 1930s, resulting in lost employment, income, health, […]
According to Hagar International‘s website, this social business’s purpose is, “singular; we restore broken lives. We welcome the toughest of human conditions. We stay focused on the individual. And we do whatever it takes for as long as it takes to restore life in all its fullness.” Hagar International’s areas of impact are Afghanistan, Cambodia and […]
