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To Thane, Keith and the other fellows in Uganda for keeping me sane and loving me through the ups and the downs. Vulnerability and Authenticity I packed two books with me when I left for Uganda: Man’s Search for Meaning … Continue reading →

It’s easy to think that people living in poverty are different. The narrative and images commonly used in the media, especially regarding Africans, show people that are starving, sick and helpless. They live half a world away and their reality … Continue reading →

Helplessness  My first “oh shit” moment came on Day 3 of being in Uganda. We spent the day visiting Bana, a social enterprise that sustainably produces women’s sanitary pads from the stems of banana leaves. After touring the facility and … Continue reading →

If I could describe myself in one word, it would be observant. I believe part of this is innate, but part of it can also be attributed to how and with whom I have spent large parts of my life. … Continue reading →