by Beyond Borders | Apr 11, 2020 | Our Blog, Uncategorized, Volunteers & Friends
I often begin email messages saying that “I hope you’re well.” I do sincerely hope that you and your family are well, and feel that this hope is a much bigger investment now in the midst of this pandemic. It’s not just the virus that threatens our well-being...
by Beyond Borders | Mar 13, 2020 | Our Blog, Uncategorized, Volunteers & Friends
I’m writing to share with you the actions that we are taking now to help people in Haiti prepare for COVID-19 (coronavirus). While we are unaware of any confirmed cases in Haiti at this point, we have little confidence that anyone with symptoms would be able to find a...
by Beyond Borders | Jan 30, 2020 | Ending Child Slavery, Our Blog, Volunteers & Friends
Cassie (center) with her daughter (left) and the newly-freed child they are hosting (right). Thank you again to everyone who gave so generously to the Child Liberation Initiative. I am so grateful! Last summer, with the extraordinarily generous support we received, we...
by Beyond Borders | Nov 27, 2019 | Ending Child Slavery, Ending Violence Against Women & Girls, Fundraisers & Events, Our Blog, Providing Rural Education, Volunteers & Friends
They don’t celebrate Thanksgiving Day in Haiti. I’m reminded, though, as I prepare to celebrate Thanksgiving with family here in the U.S. tomorrow, that the people who I consider to be real thanksgiving experts are predominantly people I’ve gotten to know over my...
by Beyond Borders | Nov 23, 2019 | Ending Violence Against Women & Girls, Our Blog, Volunteers & Friends
I’m so grateful for your care and concern for the rights of women and girls in Haiti. The support and solidarity of people like you means that more communities in Haiti are organized to ensure that every girl grows up free, educated, and empowered and every...
by Beyond Borders | Nov 14, 2019 | Ending Child Slavery, Ending Violence Against Women & Girls, Fundraisers & Events, Our Blog, Providing Rural Education, Uncategorized, Volunteers & Friends
A note from David … I don’t know many people as brave as Sarah or Monique.* After being brutally attacked with a knife by the woman who had enslaved her, Sarah, who was only 11-years-old at the time, ran away without knowing where she could find anyone to care...
