Tag Archives: WJHSPantherpride

A Long Distance Sip of Hope at Sunway University

Posted on June 5, 2019 by bartoszblog

Last year, Meng Zhen reached out to Hope for the Day to arrange a visit to Sip of Hope Cafe. A willingness to travel thousands of miles illustrates his commitment to innovative and practical learning opportunities for students in his … Continue reading →

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Traveling with Doctors in Mauritania

Posted on April 8, 2019 by bartoszblog

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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Final (and Random) Stories from Kurdistan/Iraq

Posted on February 25, 2019 by bartoszblog

In fifteen days, our “More Friends That The Mountains” projects in Kurdistan/Iraq took us to four different IDP and refugee camps and included hosting two community kite events. We flew kites. We danced. We shared many moments of friendship! While … Continue reading →

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More Friends Than The Mountains

Posted on February 21, 2019 by bartoszblog

Iraq/Kurdistan was a whirlwind, at times, too much to process. For weeks before arriving, I hiked and strolled through Middle Eastern streets enjoying friends, freedom, and falafel, while Jason worked around the clock to make connections for Hope Travels and … Continue reading →

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What is the PITH of Black Pith Poetry?

Posted on December 6, 2018 by bartoszblog

Deep within a young tree is the pith, or soft tissue which stores and transports nutrients throughout. As the tree grows, rings surround this pith to show the evolution of time and development. After meeting the young men who are … Continue reading →

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Hearts Travel Where Hope Travels

Posted on November 28, 2018 by bartoszblog

It’s December! The hustle of the holidays makes this a whirlwind month. I think of how many holiday gifts I have wrapped in my lifetime and how much time I have spent finding just the right presents, while often succumbing … Continue reading →

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