November 7, 2014 By Susan Herrig Shortly after returning from the Philippines, I had the opportunity to share with my niece Katie Maneman about George’s and my trip. Katie is a second grade teacher at Carver Elementary in Dubuque, Iowa. She is an enthusiastic teacher with a heart for her students looking for opportunities toRead More
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September in the NGO (Ethiopia)
September 27, 2014 Greetings to all from chilly Ethiopia! Yes, it is true, with the rainy season comes some colder weather. You see some Ethiopians dressed like they are prepared to go skiing as the altitude is quite high in Addis Ababa and the temperatures at this time do require a coat. It does seemRead More
Meet Our Families (Philippines)
September 23, 2014 The Luba Family Gezer Luba lives in a single parent family. His mother, Rachel, is currently without a job. They are financially dependent on Gezer’s grandparents. Gezer is a happy little boy. His favorite subjects are English & Science. He enjoys playing with his toy car, studying for school and watching TV.Read More
A Month of National Languages (Philippines)
September 23, 2014 The month of August brought us another celebration prescribed by the Filipino law for all public and private schools. This time it was called “BUWAN NG WIKA” or “A Month of National Languages”. Children sang solo songs in order to develop their singing skills and self-confidence. They also recited poems to enhanceRead More
Education in the Philippines
September 23, 2014 Across the Philippines, a recognizable need has developed for the provision of services geared towards the underserved youth population. While the obstacles that must be faced by this demographic can be seen as immeasurable, some of the most pressing issues facing today’s community are the number of families living in poverty andRead More