Jess SmithHope“I think a lot of people see ‘hope’ as a passive word, but to me, hope is action. I believe hope is not just something we think, but…Jan 16, 2018Jan 16, 2018
Jess SmithWisdom and StrengthI recently read a blog about a man who quit his job and has been travelling around Africa. In his latest post, he wrote about traveling to…Nov 28, 2017Nov 28, 2017
Jess SmithinSHIFT THE SECTORA New LandscapeInternational development has always been intriguing to me. While working at a hedge fund, instead of coming home and reading books about…Nov 15, 2017Nov 15, 2017
Jess SmithVillage LifeMlali village rises with the sun, and by 6:30 AM it is alive with sounds of roosters crowing, people sweeping, blaring music (always from…Oct 29, 2017Oct 29, 2017
Jess SmithFrom Spreadsheets to BloggingI believe everyone deserves the opportunity to reach their full potential, regardless of the circumstances they were born into. I believe…Aug 15, 2017Aug 15, 2017
Jess SmithinVunelaA Beacon of HopeQueen Elizabeth Academy (QEA) has become a beacon of hope for the community of Mlali, and is changing the way people view education. QEA is…Jul 26, 2017Jul 26, 2017
Jess SmithHow It All BeganHow One Family’s Sacrifice Turned into Opportunity for an Entire VillageJul 12, 2017Jul 12, 2017