Holding up the Mirror: Recognizing and Dismantling the “White Savior Complex”

It’s hard to believe that I am over two months in to my time in Budondo and my work with the BIC. Things have been moving quickly and I am still trying to keep up with all of the cultural…

Beyond words: communicating across a language barrier

“Amar nam Kalie.” My name is Kalie.

I’ve been living in Kolkata just over three months now, and that’s about all I can say in Bengali, the predominant local language, with full confidence in my grammar and…

Why are you going to Tanzania?

A lot of my trip prep has been occupied by explaining my reason for travel.

Youth are our future. And our right now.

Anyone who was out supporting America’s young people at March for Our Lives this weekend…

A Month in Mountainous Moshi

How have I been in Moshi for a month?

Our People Are Your People

Team Mama Hope is finally floating back down to earth in the wake of our annual Partner Conference. Every…

FY 2017–2018: Evolve, Reflect, Celebrate, Repeat

The Global Advocate Alumni Summit 2018

On the personal, the political, and building doors.

Cofradia: The Heartbeat of Santiago

As the smell of incense drifted through the open door, I took a deep breath and allowed the…