First-year missionary Skylar Davis holds the Rwandan flag with outstretched arms. She participated in many mission trips to Rwanda throughout high school with her church.Photos courtesy of Skylar DavisAfter traveling to Rwanda on multiple mission trips with her church, first-year Skylar Davis said her goal in life is to help create job opportunities for the people in East … [Read more...] about Fresh Faces: First-Year Hopes to Create Opportunities in East Africa
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Making Waves: Amelia Hemsley
Photos Courtesy of Amelia Hemsley Junior Amelia Hemsley found her calling to serve and connect people with non-profit organizations during her time in Jinja, Uganda. She started the East Africa Connection Club after spending four weeks there. Now partnered with 10 organizations, EACC is making waves on campus. “EACC is a program that connects those who are interested in … [Read more...] about Making Waves: Amelia Hemsley
Pepperdine Debate Team Hosts iDebate Rwanda
Photos by Chad Jimenez The iDebate Rwanda team spent this past week at Pepperdine as part of their national debate tour. Pepperdine Debate team hosted iDebate Rwanda as they visited classes to discuss global, local and personal issues, Assistant Director of Debate and Professor of Communication Abi Smith said. Bruce Intwali Murangira was one of the members of iDebate … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Debate Team Hosts iDebate Rwanda
Kibo Group: Partnering With Communities For Sustainable Development – Currents Magazine Spring 2015
Photos Courtesy of Kibo Group The Kibo Peak on Mt. Kilimanjaro is one of three summits sought after by climbers from around the world. It is not the highest point, but it is the most inclined to experience change impending possible volcanic eruption. Embodying this potential for change through its shared namesake is Kibo Group — a nonprofit organization dedicated to … [Read more...] about Kibo Group: Partnering With Communities For Sustainable Development – Currents Magazine Spring 2015