Advocating Human Rights
6 pieces
Central African Republic Needs Help Taking on 'Peacekeeping Chief'
New York N.Y. Recent unrest in the Central African Republic (CAR) demonstrates that the situation there remains fragile, and “spoilers are still active, on both sides,” t…
New York Times Essay: First One Orphan, Then Many More
New York, N.Y. The United States has plenty of affluent do-gooders who are taken with the idea that with their experience and creativity they could harness expertise and…
Essay: Busy Lives Crossing in Busy Airports - Dr. Jean Pape
Port-au-Prince, Haiti. Dr. Jean Pape is known internationally for his skill and knowledge regarding HIV disease in Haiti, and also his know-how in distributing antiretrov…
Essay: Global Heroes as Role Models
My mother, Frances Alleman-Luce, had challenged me to think about what would make Orphans International unique in the bleak world of orphanages. I told her I planned to h…
Orphans International Worldwide: Our First Teenager - Bahrizal
Orphans International Family Milestone Orphans International Sumatera in Indonesia celebrated Bahrizal’s birthday in February 2006. He turned 13, making him the first tee…
Giving Newly-Arrived Home Attendants Nursing Education
New York, N.Y. There exists a large population of bright home attendants in New York City from around the world, often burdened with family obligations coupled with low i…