October 2008










Loxmi from Nepal just joined after the school program











Suman thinks he is the boss in the house.












Kaltum from Kunama enjoying her furst tutoring experience.













Loa from Liberia served by Gracie to put his shoes on right.











Jungla just came from Butahn. She learned her ABCs in tutoring this week.

August 2008

Mist fromKunama. She married early and has only been in the US 2 weeks. This is how a baby is carried inEast Africa.


Adawa's Family's fridge broke and they were scared that they would have to throw away their food. Imanuael and I delivered them another fridge.


Anwar and his son Jafar from Russia. They had nothing when I met them. Jafar will be in 2nd grade, even though he was in 4th grade in Russia. He is the only one who speaks English in his family.


Anne Morley with Lucky girl. Anne served as a volunteer for Rise together during the summer. Thank you Anne!


Sveltiana from the Congowith Imanuel. She had a twin mattress that she was sharing with her baby. We were able to provide her with another mattress.


Mussi (meaning Moses), Abraham and his wife Abe from Kunama. This is an African style photo.






Hammid, Ali, and Ameren are cooking and trying to settle in America. Men never cook in Africa, so this is new for them.



Ali and Hamid playing cards Sunday afternoon. Playing cards is a big deal in Africa.

Adwas’s Family- Feraj, Asenai, Toko, Arod, and Beqit. They are from Kunama.



Feraj and Asenai are carrying the table I brought for them while Toko relaxes and watches.