by International Samaritan | Nov 22, 2024 | Weekend Reflections
In Ethiopia, “there’s no such thing as Christmas morning gifts,” said Selam Kahsay, our Health and Wellness Specialist. Instead, their Christmas Day celebrations revolve around food, coffee, and time with family and friends. “On Christmas Eve, we’re very caught up in...
by International Samaritan | Nov 15, 2024 | Weekend Reflections
Food has a unique way of bringing people together, and that’s true all over the globe. As we prepare to gather with family and friends for Thanksgiving and Christmas, we asked a few of our international team members to share their Christmas traditions and a favorite...
by International Samaritan | Nov 8, 2024 | Weekend Reflections
“When you’re dancing, you’re not so concerned about your troubles. You’re asking, ‘Am I in sync with everyone?’ It’s a momentary break from your problems, and you get a bit of joy,” said Grace Flavia Ibanda, one of our team members in Uganda. Joy is what Grace wants...
by International Samaritan | Nov 4, 2024 | Weekend Reflections
As we go to the polls in America next Tuesday, I thought you might enjoy the remarks I made at the University of Michigan Board of Regents meeting on October 17. May we all treat each other with grace and dignity, regardless of whether we vote to go blue or to go red....
