Connecting Goodness
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Global Citizenry

5 pieces

New York Times Essay: First One Orphan, Then Many More

Jim Luce · May 03, 2016

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

Jim Luce · September 18, 2009

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

Jim Luce · August 24, 2009

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

Jim Luce · August 28, 2009

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

Jim Luce · November 16, 2008

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…