by International Samaritan | Aug 22, 2025 | Weekend Reflections
I met my Good Samaritan in 2016, when we were in 8th grade. Just like the Good Samaritan who didn’t pass by the wounded man, Marcela never turns away when she sees someone going through difficult times. I remember a day when I was feeling ill, couldn’t... by International Samaritan | Aug 15, 2025 | Weekend Reflections
Did you know that International Samaritan Day is going to be celebrated every October 25, starting this year? It’s true, and we just invented it, but what a great idea! We chose 10/25 because Luke 10:25 is when the Parable of the Good Samaritan begins. The Good... by International Samaritan | Aug 8, 2025 | Weekend Reflections
A year ago, on Saturday, August 10, 2024, life changed forever in Kiteezi, the settlement next to our capital city’s dumpsite in Uganda. That morning, a terrible landslide struck the dumpsite, crushing livelihoods, burying dreams, and leaving hundreds of... by International Samaritan | Jul 31, 2025 | Weekend Reflections
In Jamaica, “hustling” is more than just a word—it is a way of life. It is not the kind of hustling that carries a negative connotation. Here, hustling is about resilience, resourcefulness, and doing whatever it takes to survive and provide for one’s family. It means... by International Samaritan | Jul 18, 2025 | Weekend Reflections
The dump is where I spend most of my waking hours. It’s the only place I’ve known. I didn’t choose this life; it chose me. I wasn’t born into opportunity. I was born into the refuse—the discarded things others forget. The sun isn’t up yet, but I’m already on my way...