A Dream, Hard Place, Local Visionary, Middle East, SE Asia
“So, how do you change hard places?” asked my new friend. “Oh, we don’t necessarily change them,” I responded, “Our aim is more profound.” “What do you mean? Then, why are you in hard places?” Her curiosity was piqued. I answered, “We believe that lights can shine...
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. ...
Invest, Middle East, Network, SE Asia
It Takes a Worldwide Team Recent headlines scream of injustice and chaos; you demonstrated a different way with sacrifice and unity. In our #GivingTuesdayNow campaign, we said that dreamers and their volunteers “are digging deep” to respond during this pandemic...
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...
