The day my newfound Kenyan friend saved my life is a day I will never forget. He probably didn’t think much of it, but I will always be grateful to him for rescuing me from my own foolishness. In May 2011 I traveled on my first expedition with GOA. We were visiting Western Kenya where [...]
Smile!
If in our daily life we can smile, if we can be peaceful and happy, not only we, but everyone will profit from it. This is the most basic kind of peace work. – Buddha Q: What was your favorite part about Kenya? A: Though I’d like to say it was holding the hands of [...]
What the new year brings
Each new year seems to bring a recommitment to getting better, doubling down and diving into ambitious goals, desires and solving troubling problems across the world and in our own lives. I believe many of us tend to think that because we are only “one” that we can’t make a difference in any life beyond [...]
We are now GOA!
We are now Global OutREACH Alliance (GOA) Being that we are a public-charity organization (as classified by the IRS), we as a board of directors have decided to remove “Foundation” from our name and add “Alliance.” From here on out, we will be known as Global OutREACH Alliance (GOA). An “alliance” is a friendship and [...]
Do Something Today
Anyone who knows me, will tell you that I am never at a loss for words. But something happened the other day that rendered me speechless. Tears filled my eyes and I nearly dropped to my knees one evening when I answered the door and saw an angel standing before me, her hands outstretched with [...]
The Value of Life
FOOD FOR THOUGHT: A home on the east bench of Salt Lake City… $638,000, a two-week vacation to the Bahamas… $8,511, the value of a life… it depends. It depends on where you live, whether you are female or male, your age, and whether you are black or white. We inherently value people, but do [...]
How Cambodia House Building Expedition Works
Global Outreach Foundation received an update from one of our partners, Tabitha. Please see below for a report on how our Cambodia House Building service learning expedition works and the end result that you could help with: building a home for a family. I received a report today – it’s from one of my managers [...]
Know Thy Enemy
“Know thyself, know thy enemy. A thousand battles, a thousand victories.” -Sun Tzu Know thyself…who are you? You must personally answer that. But simply put, in our eyes you’re a big deal. Why? Because you’re on this earth and you’re living and breathing. Moreover, if you’re reading this you’re likely in the top 10% of [...]
Involve Me and I Learn
“Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn.” – Benjamin Franklin True learning happens not when information is merely told through word of mouth, it happens when collaboration and involvement are at the focal point of the exchange. Think about this the next time you desire to serve [...]
