Have you ever woken up in the morning, gone to the sink, turned on the faucet fully expecting water to flow and been disappointed? For most of us in the USA and other developed nations flowing water from a faucet is a “given.” Not so in many regions of the world. Friends in Nagaland and […]

With less than two weeks to go until our “2nd Annual June Birthday Bash” plans for the event are moving along and we are where we hoped to be at this point. We want to thank everyone who is involved in the planning and preparation including our Board of Directors, the fine company of musicians […]

The photo (click on photos to enlarge) above was taken during my recent visit to our H4C children’s residential school (NCRS) located in the breathtaking Naga Hills in Mokokchung, Nagaland. The school was founded in 1996 and since then has continued to advance both academically and numerically. Current enrollment for the 2012- 2013 school year […]

Now in my eleventh day here in Mokokchung, Nagaland I have switched “hats” to fulfill my assignments for Hope For Change International. I will be evaluating the progress and needs of Nagaland Children’s Residential School (NCRS) located here in Mokokchung. The school, which was begun in 1996, launched a new program for young children when the school […]

Most people that I meet and mention Nagaland to have never heard of it before and I had not either until 1984. In that year I met Chuba Ao who was visiting the USA from Nagaland. Our meeting then prepared the way for where I am today – in Mokokchung, Nagaland. As you can see […]

Once again I found myself walking through the garbage dump community known as “Smokey Mountain”.  This is a newer version of the one I first visited 22 years ago.  I’ve gotten used to the sites and smells after so many years of visiting here, but one thing that never ceases to amaze me is how […]

Last year was Regina’s first year in the Sponsorship Program. It was my first meeting with her that I wrote about (you can search the archives for the blog).  She is finishing her 3rd year of high school and I’m happy to report she is doing great!  What a joy for me to have her […]

I’m so impressed with the college students that are in the sponsorship program here in Manila.  On their own initiative along with the sponsorship staff and a core group of former students (who are now working professionals),they began a project of their own to reach out to children 4 – 14 years old in a […]

This week most of my time is being spent visiting as many of our sponsored student as I can. This task sounds easy, but in fact it can be quite exhausting. The majority of our kids live in a housing area called “permanent housing” which came into being a number of years ago as a […]

After the long flight from Newark International to Tokyo/Narita to Manila, Philippines….and…a delay in my pick up because I arrived at Terminal 3 not Terminal 1….I was greeted by this sign on my door….”Welcome Home”. After more than 20 years of traveling to this place, it does feel like a second home and I honor […]