Category Archives: Mental Health, Hope for the Day

Da-Men Mall & Segi College Hope Mural Project

Posted on July 31, 2019 by bartoszblog

Collective goodwill is powerful! Over the course of the last six weeks, I have benefited from a ton of it – along with talent, enthusiasm, and a desire to make a difference. Last year, Meng Zhen visited Sip of Hope … Continue reading →

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Elephant Love Project

Posted on June 24, 2019 by bartoszblog

If you know me, you know I am a bit scared of animals. It’s common knowledge. Yet, I often find myself in areas surrounded by monkeys, nearly hyperventilating to view sea life, or now, sticking my hand in the mouth … Continue reading →

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Finding Inspiration at Free Bird Cafe

Posted on June 23, 2019 by bartoszblog

In the past, when I heard the word entrepreneur, I have always imagined someone who craved money to acquire fancy cars, big houses, and loads of toys for personal satisfaction. Lisa Nesser, founder of Thai Freedom House and Free Bird … Continue reading →

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Another Touch of Hope in Malaysia

Posted on June 5, 2019 by bartoszblog

Parent and Community Workshop MengZhen is a Psychology Lecturer at Segi College Subang Jaya in Malaysia. After seeing a video about mental health community outreach at Sip of Hope Cafe, he decided to reach out and make a visit to … Continue reading →

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A Long Distance Sip of Hope at Sunway University

Posted on June 5, 2019 by bartoszblog

Last year, Meng Zhen reached out to Hope for the Day to arrange a visit to Sip of Hope Cafe. A willingness to travel thousands of miles illustrates his commitment to innovative and practical learning opportunities for students in his … Continue reading →

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Hope for Widows – Malawi

Posted on May 17, 2019 by bartoszblog

Emotions are universal and transcend culture. While sometimes expressed in different ways, feelings of faith, love, happiness, and hope are observed wherever you go. Fathers watch their children play with pride sparkling in their eyes whether strolling through a big … Continue reading →

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Girls Network Malawi – Amazing!

Posted on May 15, 2019 by bartoszblog

Just her name makes me happy. Pronounced as “ooh la la,” there is a sense of beauty, appeal, and fun. But, there is more to Ulala than a beautiful name, within her is a beautiful heart, dedicated work ethic, and … Continue reading →

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Painting with Respect

Posted on May 9, 2019 by bartoszblog

Malawi is a picturesque country known as the “warm heart of Africa” based on the notably friendly nature of the people and the highly safe environment. While strolling the crowded streets of the Lilongwe, the capital city, greetings by strangers … Continue reading →

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Hope Travels & Kindness Rocks

Posted on April 21, 2019 by bartoszblog

When I first watched Megan Murphy’s “Origin” video on The Kindness Rocks webpage, there were a few things that connected me to her mission. First, she had an affinity for heart-shaped rocks, which is also my favorite hunt when walking … Continue reading →

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Visiting A Mauritanian Prison

Posted on April 11, 2019 by bartoszblog

Volunteering in a Mauritanian prison sounds foreboding and like something that should incite fear and skepticism. Instead, for seven days of painting, I entered the boys and women’s prisons feeling inspired, eager, and energized by the importance of the work … Continue reading →

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