A Dream, Accompany, Equip, Hard Place, Local Visionary, Middle East, SE Asia
Ever so gingerly, our Arabfriend lowered the paralyzed woman in awheelchair down two long flights ofstairs. Thump. Thump. Thump.. Then after he lifted her into his car, shebegan to weep and weep and weep. Sheconfided that she hadn’t been out of herhome in two...
Accompany, Equip, Middle East
“Oh, Janice, it’s horrible in Lebanon; my kids are terrified; it’s devastating.” You got your share of crisis texts this year, too. COVID hospitalizations, job layoffs, street violence. When foundations shake, what does one do? We sought Solomon’s ancient wisdom. ...
Accompany, Middle East, Network
The deeper our Egyptian driver drove into this desolate district, the grumpier he got. Then he snapped, “I will go no further!” At first, he’d cheerfully chatted about driving for big name charities, enjoying helping the poor. So, quizzically, I glanced at Tala, my...
Accompany, Middle East, Recognize
Our friend Marc, age 29, seemingly had it all. Youngest bank manager ever in Lebanon. University lecturer in strategic management. Nationally recognized human rights activist. But in a split-second dive into the Mediterranean Sea, his life slammed to a standstill. He...
Accompany, Hard Place, Middle East, Recognize
“…Eight…nine…ten.” I whispered, counting bullet holes inside her living room. We sat by the window in a tiny, dark apartment overlooking the alley demarcating two warring factions. My first field visits as a Dreams InDeed board member were a lot to absorb. Our...
A Dream, Accompany, Equip, Middle East
My blood pressure was climbing in that long airport security line. I impatiently shifted from one foot to the other as my line inched forward. Then I felt a tug on my backpack. A bit more irritated, I pivoted to investigate. Behind me stood a mom, eyes wide with fear...
