As I write this, its Sunday. I’m working, but happily so. A day of rest is conducive to sitting with my computer, coffee and no distractions. I know I’m not the only one. It‘s safe to say the i-ACT team rarely stops. I receive emails at all hours and days of the week. But again, happily so. I sit in my room writing and working, I’m surrounded by the books I’ve kept over the years. The pages I’ve read, marked, folded and highlighted. Most having to do with development work, Af

i-ACT’s Gabriel Stuaring, James Thacher and the Little Ripples team are in eastern Chad documenting the stories of Darfuri refugees and opening the first Little Ripples’ center. This trip, i-ACT #16, coincides with the 10th anniversary of the start of the genocide in Darfur and the more recent influx of 300,000 new refugees into the region. It was a day full of emotions and moments. I asked our team to pick their favorite photo of the day. I’m sure it was as difficult for oth

i-ACT’s Gabriel Stuaring and James Thacher are in eastern Chad documenting the stories of Darfuri refugees. This trip, i-ACT #16, coincides with the 10th anniversary of the start of the genocide in Darfur and the more recent influx of 300,000 new refugees into the region. i-ACT and the Enough Project land in refugee camp Djabal. Quickly they are surrounded by old friends. [galleryview id=13] [divider_2] Support i-ACT i-ACT is supporting programs in the camps that are importan

i-ACT’s Gabriel Stuaring and James Thacher are in eastern Chad documenting the stories of Darfuri refugees. This trip, i-ACT #16, coincides with the 10th anniversary of the start of the genocide in Darfur and the more recent influx of 300,000 new refugees into the region. This is not Southern California. As soon as we step out of the airplane, the 90-degree heat hits you, and it’s 9pm. The days leading up to departure are always hectic, but there were many more unknowns for g

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This is a great video from Ali living in Camp Djabal. Hello my friends, how are you? Here is my farm. I am plaphing [clearing] it from grass and also I grew flowers and Okra and Dura. Can you show me your farms in a video? You asked me how I cook the Dura. Yes, first I take it to mill to grind it, then I put a pot on fire with water. After boiling I pour flower, then I mix it until [it] becomes ripe. Then I make salty to eat with it really its delicious food! your friend Ali

Here is a great exchange between Rahma and students at Burbank High School! Hello my friends Task Force students, Here is another video I want show you haw I am using the Kindle but we need kindle will include many another programs. Thanks yours Rahma HOW COOL! Some students at Burbank High School use the Kindle, too. I think they are so useful and fun! How do you like it so far? Do you think that the Kindle is better than a regular book? Also, some people think regular boo

Adam sent some photos over his Pazocalo account yesterday, he’d like to share them. They give a unique view into refugee life. [slider width=”524″ height=”393″ caption_opacity=”1″ effect=”fade” animspeed=”1000″ pausetime=”5000″ pauseonhover=”true” style=”gallery” annotation=”” highlight=”true” ] “I like that devil.” “Much sand makes good to move.” “Here we are not scared here we are not scared.” “Calling for help.” “Giving support to friends.” “Looking for help.” “After schoo

An i-ACT expedition is a serious undertaking for certain. There’s the preparation, the travel, the heavy stories, the baggage limits at Chadian airports, the hurry-up-and-wait… Yet to every cloud there is a silver lining, and in the cloud of the heart-wrenching work we’ve done on this trip, there is the silver lining of celebrating the end of the day with our friends in the camps at the local “hotel” – what they call a restaurant. In Goz Amer, the hotel is a lively spot with

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The team returns to camp Goz Amer and is welcomed by old friends. [slider width=”524″ height=”400″ caption_opacity=”1″ effect=”fade” animspeed=”1000″ pausetime=”5000″ pauseonhover=”true” style=”gallery” annotation=”” ] After school football Kids greeting the team Miah and G take a break The curious kids look on Observing from both sides Logging into Commkit Boy in camp One of the many markets Water pump G interviews Umbda [/slider] #GozAmer #friends #team #CampGozAmer #c

[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.22″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.27.4″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”]I have never been to Africa. Yet what I have seen of it I will never forget. A few months