The world remains our oyster—if we protect, nurture, and sustain its health. Individuals, groups, and organizations have raised their hands to help or found ways to actively do so. The opportunities to support them are also available, but first and … Read More
Think of how language and literacy have expanded our species and paved the way to new inventions. Across every corner of the world, diverse creatures have evolved unique ways of communicating for survival. How do children communicate their needs to … Read More
I explored Wroclaw, Poland while participating in an international student volunteer program with Handshouse Studio. I visited the Old Town Square and Gross-Rosen concentration camp, among other sites. Wroclaw Old Town Square Street Art and Graffiti Churches Culture, Art, Architecture … Read More
A few months ago, I immersed myself in a meditative project at the White Stork Synagogue, the only surviving synagogue in Wroclaw since the Holocaust in Poland. The non-profit organization, Handshouse Studio, had a “Learn by Doing” approach, which inspired … Read More
As an Instructor at LEAP for Education, formally called Salem Cyberspace, I had the opportunity to design, develop, and present art curriculum to school-aged children from underserved families as part of the non-profit afterschool Art Enrichment Program. From program planning … Read More
My volunteer work in Kenya was both rewarding and adventurous. From watching elephants and their young stroll through the Maasai Mara at sunset, with Mount Kilimanjaro as a backdrop, to hitting water while drilling a well in rural Namanga for … Read More
The biodiversity of New Zealand and Australia was so lush, it felt only natural to travel there and contribute as a conservation volunteer. It was important to find meaningful experiences in travel, especially when crossing long distances. I found pockets … Read More