The Forgotten Street Children Of Pakistan

Posted March 17, 2020

There are over 1.5 million street children in Pakistan today. The causes for this are many and varied. Domestic violence, abuse, and poverty are the most common reasons. Some children run away from home just to find food, only to end up having to steal for survival. Children live in… Read More »

Categories: Life As It Happens

Leaving a Legacy: Ms. Emerald’s Story

Posted March 7, 2018

For those other than the rare outsider who happens to visit Myanmar (formerly Burma), one of the most isolated countries in the world, it may be hard to imagine the real hardships. The population numbers 53 million, with approximately 7 million from the Karen tribal group. Ms. Emerald grew up… Read More »

Categories: Life As It Happens, Prairie Life

It’s NOT Prostitution It’s Slavery

Posted July 5, 2017

I first heard about Vision Beyond Borders through my work as a senior producer on the Lea Unleashed radio show. Lea invited Patrick (the founder) to talk on her show about his work smuggling bibles into countries across the world. Imagine my surprise when I realized that Vision Beyond Borders… Read More »

Categories: Life As It Happens, Prairie Life

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