History of Slavery Part 1- Slavery in Ancient Times
Read our whole series on the history of slavery here. The history of slavery is a large and untellable story, full of tragedy and cruelty that spans both centuries [...]
Summer Camp in the South!
Shouts of laughter exploded as 95 youth and leaders from The Falls Church Anglican arrived on Saturday night prepared to host a summer camp for 125 kids in South [...]
Why Are Haiti And The DR So Different?
Together, the countries of Haiti and the Dominican Republic make up the island of Hispaniola, a large island of nearly 30,000 square miles in the heart of the Caribbean [...]
Schools Around The World – How Does Education Differ From Country to Country?
When it comes to the way we educate our children, each country has a unique philosophy on the best model, method and approach. Some countries support year-round school while [...]
Kindergarten Generosity – An Interview with Rachel Dobyns
Rachel Dobyns has known her husband Steve since the 5th grade; in fact, they were high school sweethearts. Together they have three lovely children, Brooklyn, Drew, and Nate, whom [...]
5 Positive Things Haiti is Known For
When you hear news stories about the nation of Haiti, they are rarely positive or uplifting. All too often we hear only of the poverty, child labor, and hunger [...]
The Importance of Host Parent Meetings
Kids in our program are living with people they don’t really know. They don’t feel comfortable because the interactions are not good in the home. Based on our observations [...]
Why the Arts Are So Important in Haiti
The country of Haiti has a tough past that includes famine, poverty, devastating natural disasters, and slave history. As different nationalities arrived and made their mark on the island, [...]
6 Ways That Giving Generously Can Give YOU Freedom
One of the Bible’s more well-known teachings states that it is “better to give than to receive,” but does this mantra hold up to the scrutiny of scientific research? [...]
Can Board Games & Cookies Help End Slavery?
An Interview with Colene Jansen Colene Jansen is a 4th year student at Redeemer University College studying political science, French, and history. She is also the president of the [...]