Over the years, we have done a number of coaching exercises and games with the kids, both in groups and individually. Goals for these exercises have ranged form visioning a future to self awareness and self esteem. This year, the young people on our trip-Giselle, age 23 and Zoe, age 15 took the lead on this. They planned the excercise back in the US and prepped for it with admirable attention to detail. All of the kids were asked to sit in a circle on the floor. They were eac

What is the annual BBQ at the orphanage? What does it mean? Why do we do it? It's about abundance, connection, togetherness and fun! And it's always magical for the kids and for us. Kids who have graduated from college and moved on with their lives return to reunite with their brothers and sisters from the orphanage, some of them bringing their own children with them. It begins with a trip to the market, early in the morning to make the most of the cooler hours of the day.