We are deeply saddened by the news of Jean Vanier’s passing today. Vanier was a important voice to the power of community and the dignity and value of the poor. His heart and his voice will be greatly missed, but we hope his mission lives on. To honor Vanier’s legacy, we wanted to share some…
The cycle of poverty begins early. It begins when a pregnant woman cannot afford the nutritious food that will give her baby a head-start on healthy development. It begins when that baby does not have access to critical healthcare, mental stimulation, and emotional support in the first few years of life. And it begins when…
At church on Easter Sunday I heard the phrases “plotting resurrection” and “practicing resurrection.” It has resonated with me – how in the midst of challenges do we continue to plot resurrection and practice resurrection? In Loom and with our partners we plot resurrection by staying focused on the most vulnerable. We work to stay…
Our newest member of the team is Nissi Unduithi, an intern who has joined us from George Fox University. Loom: Tell us a little bit about yourself. Nissi: I come from a village in the Southeastern part of India, where I live with my parents, two sisters, and a brother. With both my parents involved…
Ever wonder what stories, data, or random facts are inspiring us lately? We’ve gathered some of our favorite podcasts together for you in this handy list! Small Changes: Small Changes is a series of one-on-one interviews with people who’ve seen a problem in the world and set out to change it – often in…
“I have to work hard to make sure that I am protecting these kids.” Happiness Nasari is a social innovator living and working in Arusha, Tanzania. We first met Happiness during our Celebrating Children Workshop (CCW) in Arusha in 2016. At the time, she was working in a children’s day program and teaching courses on…
“We believe the best gift you can give to children is education.” So says Fahamu Phanuel, a social innovator who is quietly transforming his nation from the inside out. Fahamu, who lives and works in the Democratic Republic of Congo, began starting preschools in rural villages in 2015. Trying to use what resources these communities…
6 countries. 40 leaders. 86 schools. 5,800+ students. One Alliance. This is what we have celebrated after completing the Educational Alliance meetings last month. For three days, educational leaders from across East Africa held discussions around teacher training, curriculum, government registration, and financial sustainability. Proposals were submitted and working groups have been formed. We…
Catherine is a teacher New Vision School in Engikaret. She says about her role: “I am not working here because I receive a lot of money, or because I love this place–not at all. Physically, I would not choose to be here. What is making me love living here, it is because of what God…
Deuteronomy 15:11 – There will always be poor people in the land. Therefore I command you to be open-handed toward your brothers and toward your poor and needy in your land. The traditional season of Lent contains grief, sorrow, repentance and hope. Annually we take this time to align our values with God’s values. It…
