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Pursuing Biblical Education
This summer I had the opportunity of teaching one of our first-ever on-site bible courses to a group of cooperatives in East Africa. W...
Laurie Kagay
Oct 4, 20112 min read


Plight of Young Girls in Uganda
In East Africa, one does not have to look far to recognize that women continue to endure oppression. According to the World Health Org...
Jordan Miller
Sep 9, 20112 min read


Teaching Builds Relationships in Rural El Salvador
During his stay in El Salvador, Rafael Reyes was the sole teacher for a music class of 10 students that met 4 days per week.
Anna Reyes
Aug 21, 20112 min read


Beyond Maternal Care: Essential Education is Necessary
Elise Buckner spent 12 weeks interning with a local midwife in El Salvador. In this article she reflects on needs that go beyond prena...
Elise Buckner Gerard
Jul 29, 20113 min read


Economics in Service: Practical Economics and Serving the Poor in El Salvador
By building steps out of irreparable tires, we were able to provide our friend Rosa and her visitors with a safer passageway to and fr...
Michael Davis
Jul 18, 20113 min read


Toilets: An Overlooked Necessity
The inaccessibility of restrooms is a dehumanizing aspect of poverty
that is often overlooked, especially by those who’ve consistentl...
Stephen Carver
Jul 7, 20112 min read


Meeting Practical Needs on the Ground in Uganda
During these months in East Africa, we are learning so much about our organization together.
Derek Bargatze
Sep 30, 20104 min read


The Crossroads of Education and Experience: Childbirth Education in East Africa
As a student at our Institute's Childbirth Education Program, I was eager to practice the knowledge and
skills I have gained in the c...
Megan Fleeman
Aug 1, 20102 min read


The Burden of Traditional Birth Attendants in East Africa
Since long before hospitals were in existence, women in East Africa having been giving birth with the assistance of caring and experie...
Megan Fleeman
Jul 31, 20102 min read


Comforting Those Who Mourn: A Reflection of our time in East Africa
Since our arrival in East Africa, funeral ceremonies have been an all
too common reality. Derek Bargatze reflects
Derek Bargatze
Jun 21, 20103 min read

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A collection of blogs from the ministry of Global Outreach Developments International. Join us in the beautiful narrative of God's Word at work in the World.
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