In January, I’m returning to the country I lived in for three years, Rwanda. I’m also spending time in Burundi and the Republic of Congo. I’m more than just a little excited. Over the past few years, I have primarily focused on our model and ensuring that we have the right people and resources...
There’s No Such Thing As a Banana Tree
Celebrating Christmas in Rwanda several years ago, my wife and I took a string of lights and wrapped it around a banana plant–which became our “Christmas tree.” I thought of this story while making a short video to thank our key supporters (below). Warning: The screen shot is ridiculous. Also, I talk about...
Fishing with CBN [Video]
While visiting HOPE’s partner, Esperanza International, in the Dominican Republic with CBN, we got to talking about fishing — and why the Chinese proverb might have got it wrong. “Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime” –is...