Field Insights

In the same way values are just words until demonstrated in action, concepts like mission, theory of change and operating model "come alive" when illustrated in the nitty gritty of real life.

Transforming Tragedy into Hope

Dear Friends, Beauty out of ashes. ...

Knocked Down but Not Knocked Out

She woke with a start in the dead of night,...

Choose Light

You have a choice. Future generations are...

For the Next Generation

Ever so gingerly, our Arabfriend lowered...

A Different Focus

You don’t aim to change hard places?

20 Years in Hard Places

Coup d’état! My eyes popped wide open.

Haskells Made… a video? 😱

Oh, Janice, its horrible in Lebanon; my kids are terrified; its devastating.

It Takes a Worldwide Team

Recent headlines scream of injustice and chaos; you demonstrated a different way with sacrifice and unity.

I’ll Never Be the Same

The deeper our Egyptian driver drove into...

Two Questions to Unlock Your Destiny

Our friend Marc, age 29, seemingly had it...

Beyond Bullets, Unlikely Allies

“…Eight…nine…ten.” I whispered, counting...

Transforming an Enemy into a Friend

My blood pressure was climbing in that long...

If You’d Like to Get Into Harm’s Way…

“So, David, what are you looking for?” the...

Red Alert!

My blurry eyes popped wide open: a Crisis Group red alert hit my screen.

Dignity in the Dark

His tears flowed. This refugee just...

I Once Was Blind…

His mother died when he was ten.

One Becomes a Thousand

The impact of your generosity is multiplying, from life to life to life across Egypt.

Refusing Despair with Tangible Hope

Imagine. Your salary drops to half its value while you sleep.

Those Who Have Ears… Let Them Listen

Dr. Maged’s first patient that morning was distressed. “I cannot hear.”

No Matter What, I’d Do It Again

"Where is he?" David muttered, pacing and...

Dreamer Thanks

As we approach Thanksgiving celebrations, it’s time to reflect and give thanks. Together, we’re all playing our part to fan lights in hard places into flame.

Antidote for Nausea

It had been rough going for nearly two hours. Cavernous potholes. Broken asphalt. Gritty litter. No shade in sight. We were sweating, despite the full-blast air con.