Tag Archives: Art

Da-Men Mall & Segi College Hope Mural Project

Posted on July 31, 2019 by

Collective goodwill is powerful! Over the course of the last six weeks, I have benefited from a ton of it – along with talent, enthusiasm, and a desire to make a difference. Last year, Meng Zhen visited Sip of Hope … Continue reading →

Posted in Da Men Hope Mural, Da Men Mall, Hope for the Day, HopeMural, HopeMuralProject, HopeTravels, Malaysia, Mental Health, Mental Health, Hope for the Day, Segi College Subang Jaya, The Kindness Rocks Project, Travel | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 4 Comments

Finding Inspiration at Free Bird Cafe

Posted on June 23, 2019 by

In the past, when I heard the word entrepreneur, I have always imagined someone who craved money to acquire fancy cars, big houses, and loads of toys for personal satisfaction. Lisa Nesser, founder of Thai Freedom House and Free Bird … Continue reading →

Posted in Chiang Mai, Free Bird Cafe, HeartsTravel, HFTD, Hope for the Day, HopeMural, HopeTravels, Mental Health, Mental Health, Hope for the Day, Self Care, Self expression, Street Art, Thai Freedom House, Thailand, Travel, Zero Waste | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Girls Network Malawi – Amazing!

Posted on May 15, 2019 by

Just her name makes me happy. Pronounced as “ooh la la,” there is a sense of beauty, appeal, and fun. But, there is more to Ulala than a beautiful name, within her is a beautiful heart, dedicated work ethic, and … Continue reading →

Posted in Africa, Girls Network Malawi, HFTD, Hope for the Day, HopeMural, HopeTravels, Malawi, Mental Health, Mental Health, Hope for the Day, Obama Foundation Fellow, Travel | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

Painting with Respect

Posted on May 9, 2019 by

Malawi is a picturesque country known as the “warm heart of Africa” based on the notably friendly nature of the people and the highly safe environment. While strolling the crowded streets of the Lilongwe, the capital city, greetings by strangers … Continue reading →

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Hope Travels & Kindness Rocks

Posted on April 21, 2019 by

When I first watched Megan Murphy’s “Origin” video on The Kindness Rocks webpage, there were a few things that connected me to her mission. First, she had an affinity for heart-shaped rocks, which is also my favorite hunt when walking … Continue reading →

Posted in AlHadaf, HISA, Hope for the Day, Hope Initiatives South Africa, HopeTravels, Kindness Rocks, Mental Health, Mental Health, Hope for the Day, Namibia, Refugee, The Kindness Rocks Project, Travel | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 6 Comments

Visiting A Mauritanian Prison

Posted on April 11, 2019 by

Volunteering in a Mauritanian prison sounds foreboding and like something that should incite fear and skepticism. Instead, for seven days of painting, I entered the boys and women’s prisons feeling inspired, eager, and energized by the importance of the work … Continue reading →

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Traveling with Doctors in Mauritania

Posted on April 8, 2019 by

Mauritanian landscapes are breathtaking. During the airplane’s incoming descent, the Atlantic Ocean reveals itself, but unlike most other cities, the Nouakchott coastline stands bare. Instead of typical beachfront properties and busy highways, sand travels as far as the eyes can … Continue reading →

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