giving back • my world • global causes • bettering communities
by Jyl Johnson Pattee on September 1st, 2011 | No Comments »
Foreign Aid—I am haunted by an image I saw in western Kenya. A little girl lying on a hospital bed, tummy distended like those I had previously only seen in National Geographic, gasping for air with her shallow breaths. I can’t stop thinking about whether she is still…
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giving back • my world • moms making a difference • moms making a difference
by Mom It Forward on August 10th, 2011 | 1 Comment »
Making a Difference—The story of how Rachel Fox became a Mom Making a Difference begins a little over a year ago. She was a stay-at-home mother with three kids. She had a thirst for knowledge and strong feelings about problems in the world. Her kids were getting old…
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me • beauty & fashion • lifestyle • hobbies-me time
by Jyl Johnson Pattee on July 29th, 2011 | 2 Comments »
Fashion—Today, I visited Kibera—the largest slum in Nairobi.
Let's get one thing out of the way right off the bat. I hate the word "slum." It sounds so dirty, depressing, and socio-economically divisive. I'm sure the word isn't intended to convey that meaning, but in my mind it…
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giving back • my world • global causes • bettering communities
by Jyl Johnson Pattee on July 28th, 2011 | No Comments »
Making a Difference—Did you know that worldwide 200 people die every hour from TB—nearly 2 million lives annually with Kenya leading the charge? It is the leading cause of death for people with HIV and one of the leading causes of death for women and children worldwide. Yesterday, I…
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mom • giving back • parenting • tips for giving back
by Jyl Johnson Pattee on July 27th, 2011 | 2 Comments »
Empowerment—I often hear people reference the quote, "When life gives you lemons, make lemonade." But what happens if there is no water or if the sugar runs out?
As westerners, many people travel to developing countries with the notion of "saving" people from their struggles—providing them with the water…
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