“Take care of yourself.” How many times have we heard these words from a family member or friend? We may have shrugged them off without realizing what they give us – a reminder that our lives matter, that we are cared about by others. These are the words that Judy Kairu offers men and women…
In the West, models of funding ministries often looks like fundraising and acquiring a team of partners who can donate to the cause. But in many other countries around the world, this model is difficult to replicate and can actually bring more problems than benefits. So, what alternative options do organizations have to run effectively…
Last month we taught the first week of the Celebrating Children Workshop in Salem, Oregon. Twenty-three participants spent time discussing the care and protection of vulnerable children around the world. We asked our summer intern, Eugenie Adamah-Tassah, to share what she learned and experienced during that week. When I first heard about the Celebrating Children…
We met Naomi while in Tanzania on our last Woven Medical Trip. It was an honor to hear her story and visit the work she is pioneering in Engitani. As we continue our strategic focus in East Africa we look forward to further partnership with leaders like Naomi. “It makes you want to cry.”…
Eva Spengler is a long-time friend of Loom who has been involved in the development of our training and resources since the very beginning. It’s our pleasure to introduce you to Eva today! Loom: Tell us a little bit about yourself (for example, where you grew up, favorite foods/hobbies, and any other interesting facts) Eva:…
“Relationships are the agents of change, and the most powerful therapy is human love.” Last month the Loomers had the opportunity to attend the Christian Alliance for Orphans (CAFO) Summit in Dallas, Texas. The theme for this year’s Summit was “What Matters Most?” The answer we came up with? Relationships. During the three…
In November of 2016, Loom took our first Woven trip of friends to meet with partners on the field in Tanzania. It was there that Ike Kim, who is now a member of the Loom staff, had a vision of partnership through the many medical needs he saw there. Sixteen months later, the first Woven…
Almost 27 percent of the world’s population is under the age of fifteen. There are people in communities everywhere investing in them, believing in them and giving them skills for a better future. However, they often lack the training or resources to do so to the best of their abilities. The Celebrating Children Workshop was…
Every community benefits from a place that represents the values of its people. No one teaches us that better than Local Expert, Mary Kamanzi from Rwanda. Mary has been actively involved with child advocacy for 20 years since first coming to Kigali, Rwanda after the genocide. Besides personally tracking with over 100 orphans, she started…
Loom: Tell us a little about yourselves Ed & Kay: Kay was raised by missionary parents in Africa and Ed was born and raised in California. We married in 1973, and eventually joined Youth with a Mission in 1987 and our lives have taken us all around the world. We have four children and 12…
