Wednesday, May 2nd, 2012
I consider myself the lucky one to have found the 3Sisters / EWN program for my Himalayan trekking experience. You can be lucky too!
Watch the video and read about the organization’s fabulous work to improve the lives of Nepali women.
Tuesday, May 1st, 2012
Happy Mother’s Day!
This month we’re celebrating by supporting the fabulous work of Nepal’s House with a Heart, a home for orphans and abandoned children in Kathmandu.
Honor your mother this month by helping these needy children! All you have to do is vote “Yes” to double my donation!
Saturday, March 17th, 2012
Visiting a school is a favorite engagement strategy while touring a new country. It gives me an inside look at the country and I get to meet the kids = bonus!
Here’s my approach when visiting schools, including ideas what to bring and how to act.
Saturday, March 10th, 2012
“It’s as much about the possibilities as it is about hopping a plane,” says Tracey Friley, founder of the Passport Party Project.
This month, join us Adventure Philanthropists in supporting this initiative to help 100 underserved girls get their first passport!
Participate in the fun today!
Friday, February 24th, 2012
You’ll remember that at the end of 2011, we voted to name our sponsored whale shark “Kubwa Ya Moyo” — Swahili for “Big Heart.”
Here’s an update on our whale of a girl from our friends in Tofo, Mozambique!
Wednesday, February 8th, 2012
Since I’ve started my global trek (14+ months), I’ve made 49 grants from the GoErinGo! Fund.
Of these, only one I don’t feel good about. A combination of factors made me “unenthusiastic” about my giving decision.
Here’s why:
Wednesday, February 1st, 2012
India has one of the highest adult illiteracy rates in the world, with 35% of Indian women unable to read or write.
The GoErinGo! Fund will donate $1,200 to sponsor 1 literacy center in an Indian slum – but only if 120 of you vote “Yes!” by March 10!
Monday, January 16th, 2012
While on Honduras’ Mosquito Coast, I met with Dr. Harry Castillo Luther, the founder of the First Garifuna Hospital. The hospital is the only free hospital in Honduras and serves the region’s Garifuna community.
Here’re a few of Dr. Luther’s ground-breaking initiatives:
Monday, January 9th, 2012
This past holiday season, spending time with my family was my priority — especially connecting with my nephews and new niece!
Here’s a peek at how my family spent the holidays, including a family volunteer activity, and gift giving and receiving tips.
Saturday, December 31st, 2011
A thriving educational system is the key to America’s long-term success. We need to make education our country’s #1 priority.
I’ll donate $1,500 toward student scholarships — but only if you help me by voting “Yes!” to the importance of education!
Vote “Yes!” by Feb. 1 to help support American education!