by Lexie Smith | Oct 31, 2024 | Blog, Peru
Peru, with its stunning 1,500-mile stretch along the Pacific coast, is a land of diverse landscapes—from towering mountains to arid deserts. In the south lies Arequipa, the nation’s second-largest city, affectionately called the “Texas of Peru” for its distinct...
by Lexie Smith | Sep 23, 2024 | Blog
Edify’s earliest memories in Ethiopia date back to 2015. Nine years later, we fondly remember those who took the first steps with us. At the onset, Makonen Getu, now VP of Mission True, gathered seven Christ-centered schools to form the Christian School...
by Lexie Smith | Aug 28, 2024 | Blog, Christian Transformation, community, Uncategorized
With my senior year of college approaching and reflecting on what the summer might hold, I envisioned myself surrounded by older, wiser people who could challenge me and help me grow. I was eager to be mentored and to dive deeper into what it truly means to walk in...
by Lexie Smith | Jul 30, 2024 | Blog, Christian Transformation
In El Salvador, Jardín de Acuarelas (Watercolor Garden School) began with the dream of two very unlikely visionaries. This wasn’t from a teacher or even a parent—it was from two siblings Carlitos and Yancita, ages 15 and 12. Their mother, the current school...
by Lexie Smith | Jun 26, 2024 | Blog
A quick Google search reveals that Burkina Faso is home to 21 million people, yet many are unaware that it’s also home to over 3 million child brides. Shockingly, a UNICEF study found that 1 in 2 young women (under 18) are married in childhood. Claudia...