History is replete with examples where those in power used their privileged position to oppress others. But this injustice isn’t just for the textbooks—it’s woven into present-day reality, too. The Roma are a large, diverse minority group spread throughout eastern Europe. Originally migrating to Europe from India, the Roma have been targeted for slavery,...
When James was just eleven years old, he was diagnosed with cancer. This diagnosis is devastating regardless of country or context, but it brings added challenges when it comes in a nation already experiencing poverty. Of the 300,000 children and adolescents diagnosed with cancer every year, about 80% of them live in low- and...
At 24 years old, I left my home in the Boston suburbs to serve in Cambodian communities, which opened up a career in international development and literally changed the direction of my life. Today, I have the privilege of working for an organization that sends men and women to serve around the world. And...