by International Samaritan | Mar 6, 2025 | Weekend Reflections
In the heart of Apartama, a neighborhood next to a city garbage dump in Ethiopia, one woman stands as a beacon of hope, strength, and constant care—Yeshi. Her presence is not just felt but deeply respected, a rare feat in a patriarchal society where women’s leadership...
by International Samaritan | Feb 21, 2025 | Weekend Reflections
Clothes were becoming a big deal for me as a sixth grader at St. Scholastica on Detroit’s northwest side in the early 1980s. Our school had gone from mostly white to mostly black over the previous two years, and I was doing my best to keep pace. I let go of my Gordon...
by International Samaritan | Feb 17, 2025 | Weekend Reflections
Making friends is very noble. Maintaining the friendship despite all odds is loyalty. The story of Regina and Sarah epitomizes true friendship, showcasing the essence of “a friend in need is a friend indeed.” Regina and Sarah have been neighbors and...
by International Samaritan | Feb 7, 2025 | Weekend Reflections
“A lot of our Samaritan Scholars have had to grow up too quickly,” said our Program Director in Jamaica, Sonja Robinson. “They haven’t had the opportunity to just be children without responsibilities.” These students are growing up in Riverton, in an area known for...
by International Samaritan | Jan 24, 2025 | Weekend Reflections
How do we break the chains of poverty? This is the last in a three-part series on how we achieve our mission. The primary lever we use, thanks to your support, is a holistic scholarship, costing $3,000 per year for almost 1,000 students this year—or a $12,000...
by International Samaritan | Jan 17, 2025 | Weekend Reflections
We received two responses last week to our invitation to share your story about the personal characteristics needed to help people break out of poverty. I enjoyed their responses so much that I thought I would share them with you. Dr. Richard Buchta Grew up in upstate...
