ELCA World Hunger

I was recently listening to the soundtrack from Wicked, when a few lines from the song “Wonderful” struck me. The lines were these: “A man’s called a traitor – or liberator A rich man’s a thief – or philanthropist Is one a...

When I turned on my computer this afternoon I had an article link from Fast Company waiting for me in my inbox. The article is about cell phone charging via bicycles. My first response?…Cool! The phones which are optimally designed...

Dare You to Move (don’t mind the typo) I am developing a hunger education event that will be similar to World Vision’s 30 Hour Famine.  I have been watching videos and exploring activities that are usually a part of these...

As many of us enjoy an extended holiday weekend and approach Memorial Day, the word sacrifice is a crucial part of why this weekend, this holiday, this day of remembrance is so important.  I think of many people I’ve never...

While I know that we often speak of reducing our need for “things” at ELCA World Hunger, I can’t help but get inspired by people and companies who are creating cool, socially conscious products. For me, it’s very hopeful to...

So I was in Michigan last weekend giving a talk on global water issues.  One night in my hotel I was watching ESPN (sports is one of my horrible vices, but that is probably another post…) and I came across...

I sat down to dinner last night feeling quite proud of myself. That lasted all of about 30 seconds. I was proud of myself because I’d found time to make a dinner from scratch that my family really likes –...

Disaster strikes.  Then what?  Pray, donate money, help people.  Do what you can as you follow the story in the media.  Haiti.  Chile.  Malawi.  Name the disaster of the month as we approach hurricane season and are called to respond...

I just got done reading Joel Makower’s book, Strategies for the Green Economy. I have to admit, I was very impressed with how many different perspectives Makower introduces to his readers. For instance, I was challenged to think not just...

In Guyana and Suriname, it’s hot. Mosquitos and rain are my constant companions. Right now, I’ve got one eye on the sky, so I can grab the sheets and towels from the line before the rain begins. The longer they...