by Lexie Smith | Aug 28, 2023 | Blog, Christian Transformation, community, Uncategorized
Written by: Giselle Webber I had never really put much thought into poverty alleviation. Whenever I gave some of my time or money to a charity or organization, I always assumed that my gifts were helpful — often thinking little about how my money or time...
by Moriah Little | Aug 28, 2023 | Christian Transformation, community
Sitting in class at UNC, one of my good friends looked at me, paused, and said, “Moriah, apply for this internship. It will change your life.” So, I applied to be an intern with Edify. I began thinking about what I wanted my summer to look like earlier this...
by Lexie Smith | Jul 31, 2023 | Blog, Christian Transformation, community
This spring, May 2023, we gathered our Latin and North American staff in Panama for the Edify Regional Conference. We enjoyed days filled with staff worship, strategy meetings, and countless testimonies. We also had the opportunity to visit some of Edify’s...
by Lexie Smith | May 21, 2023 | Blog, Christian Transformation, community
“Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows,” James 1:17, (NIV) We are all given gifts from God in this life. The most precious gifts we receive however, are often the...
by Lexie Smith | Apr 17, 2023 | Blog, Christian Transformation, community
Panama is a country of endless potential. Yet, this potential is untapped, with 47,957 children out of school and 20 percent of the population living below the poverty line. COVID-19 only made this worse with one of the world’s longest lockdowns. Because of...
by Lexie Smith | Mar 28, 2023 | Blog, Christian Transformation, community
Carlos Marin Izaguirre is a teacher at Refugio Esperanza Primary School in Peru. Against all odds, he has made a change in his community that will have a ripple effect for generations to come. “I believe that students are the reason for being a teacher,” Carlos...
