There is no shortage of lessons learned from my time in Haiti but recently I discovered that regardless of where you are in the world, talking to girls about pads, periods, and menstrual health will induce giggles. While in Fond des Blancs for the grand opening of the Haiti Project Pad Project, I had the…
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Why A Bee Sting Allergy Couldn’t Keep Me Away from Haiti Projects Beekeeping Project
When I travel to Haiti, I want to do it all. I like to fill my days with experiences and make the most of my time in the country so when I saw a visit to Haiti Projects Beekeeping Project scheduled on my first day in Fond des Blancs, I was in. My enthusiasm for…
Traveling to Fond des Blancs, Haiti to Visit the Haiti Projects Community Library
Sometimes when you travel to the same place over and over again for work, it can feel tedious, but I’ve never felt any sort of monotony when visiting Haiti because every trip is different. There is comfort in the familiar yet excitement in the unknown. My most recent visit to Haiti Projects started out like…
Haiti on My Mind: Returning to Teach Technology to Women
Since my trip in January, returning to Haiti is constantly on my mind. Now that I’ve answered DamDam Haiti’s question of “How can we get a computer to do what you do?” it’s time to show them what I do and how I do it. DamDam Haiti with the pink Asus netbook. Photo courtesy of @NatAyiti…
Toyota 100 Cars for Good: Nonprofits Invited to Apply!
Do you know a nonprofit that could benefit from a new car? Applications for Toyota’s 100 Cars for Good program are now being accepted. For the second year in a row, this national philanthropic effort will provide 100 cars to 100 nonprofits over the course of 100 days. Winning organizations can choose what car they…
Communities In Schools: Fill the Backpack’s Partner Nonprofit Partner Supports Public Education
The first school where I taught had a mentoring program where a group of volunteers from local businesses would come and read with our elementary school students every Wednesday. I loved walking by the library to see adults sitting with the same child week after week sharing a story over lunch and spending their recess…
