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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...
It Takes a Village
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 Owners'...
The Dream Internship
Written by Kate Pulliam 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...
A Dream Realized
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 director,...
One Girl’s Dream
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 Sawadogo,...
Never out of Reach
A journey from Lima, Peru, into the nation’s rural provinces is no simple trip. It consists of moto-bikes, cars, buses, and everything in between. Some days, it can take up to 10 hours, yet the Peru team hasn’t let this hold them back. In fact, they have come to know...