In communities the world over–on TV, in print media, and online–we hear the same advice repeatedly: Wash your hands. Hand washing and social distancing have been highlighted as the primary means of avoiding the spread of the novel coronavirus. Healthcare experts around the world recognize hand washing as a key component of a comprehensive COVID-19 […]
Response
When Disaster Aid Provides Long-Term Solutions
When hurricane Maria struck the island of Puerto Rico on September 20, 2017 as a powerful category 4 storm, Ricky Ufret was at home with his family in San Juan. Water poured into the house, and trees fell in the yard and on the roof. It would be several days before Ricky was able to […]
When Words Fail – A Tragedy In Guatemala
The following report was recorded in July of 2018, a little over a month after the deadly eruption of the Fuego volcano in Guatemala. “I’ve offered words of comfort to a lot of grieving families over the years,” says Adam Mosley, “but when faced with a family who had lost 18 of its members, I […]