Tag - sustainability

Mangos and Mentors

by Mike Mitchell, currently in Uganda
Visiting the Father’s House in Lira, Uganda this week we discover that there are now some young men in our midst. Tall fellows that look you eye-to-eye as they offer their customary warm and […]

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God Connections in Uganda

By Dr. Alison Barfoot, GO Africa’s Executive Director
One of the things I love about GO Project’s vision is the focus on building the capacity of the local church to care for her children. In eastern Africa the Christians are already […]

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My Window

A reflection on a recent vision trip to Haiti by Pastor Bill Renno:
The first day in Haiti for me was like walking up to the front door of Geisinger Medical Center (a local, huge hospital) equipped with only Dr. […]

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First in the Field

GO Haiti’s Lucson Dervilus was in KC this week. We love and respect Lucson. His life story – beginning as an orphan himself to caring for them today – is a powerful example of God’s real and redemptive power. […]

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Another God Story

An update from the field from GO Africa’s Executive Director, Dr. Alison Barfoot
How does a suburban Washington, D.C., music major girl end up talking to local church leaders in eastern Africa about increasing their care and support for the […]

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View from the roof

Many of you consider the view from the roof at Jumecourt among your favorites. It’s one of mine. Sunrise is especially spectacular (as it was this morning – see pic) but it may not be the most beautiful scene […]

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Fruit of his labors

Today, Odeness (right), our GO Haiti translator/team host, and I enjoyed coconuts from the garden/trees planted by Pastor and GO Project partner, Joseph Kesnel (left).
The ag project is one of many from the entrepreneurial Kesnel and his All In […]

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Sarampet Farm: Holy Ground

Update from Joe in India

The Sarampet farm has nearly 9 acres, and about 2/3 has been cultivated, outfitted with drip irrigation, and planted.  These are the tomatoes (pictured above).  Drip irrigation is cranking. Beans, tomatoes, egg plant, etc. growing. […]

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Celebrating caring for kids. Celebrating The GO Exchange!

GO Project launched The GO Exchange in the 2012 Christmas season with a single product: GO Jammies. In two months, 107 women around the country hosted in-home Exchanges. More than 5,000 GO Jammies were sold! This past weekend we […]

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Preparing a foundation in India

The first pilot village in India is underway! The Sarampet village, just outside of Hyderabad, is slated for 32 children in need of residential care, 8 elderly people in need of residential care, and an after school program for […]

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