Tag Archives: Mental Health

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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Cox’s Bazar Bangladesh – Rohingya Camp with HMBD

Posted on July 26, 2019 by bartoszblog

Like all conflicts, you will hear differing stories of exactly what led to the August 25, 2017 militant attacks on Burmese border posts and the response of Myanmar’s Security Forces. I do not claim to be a historian, and my … Continue reading →

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A Touch of Sri Lankan Hospitality

Posted on July 19, 2019 by bartoszblog

On Easter Sunday, three churches, three luxury hotels, and housing complexes in Sri Lanka were targets of suicide bombings. Aside from the traumatic grief caused by death and destruction of terroristic attacks, places where bombings occur often suffer significant challenges … Continue reading →

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The Charis Project – Keeping Families Together

Posted on July 11, 2019 by bartoszblog

With each step of this journey, I have learned from the passions of others and been amazed at the focused commitment they have to make a difference. Some have left traditional comforts behind to live in remote places where they … Continue reading →

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Ouch! What to Expect from A Thai Massage – In Thailand

Posted on July 1, 2019 by bartoszblog

Streets in Thailand are saturated with massage shops. As you walk along steamy summer sidewalks, the cool air bursting from within, and welcoming waves from waiting masseurs invite desirable moments of respite. Each time I pass, I face the internal … 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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Out of Africa – Days of Transition

Posted on June 19, 2019 by bartoszblog

There was a moment in Malawi when I was stuffed in the back of a taxi – when I thought to myself, “I am not going to miss this.” You see, there were five of us in the back seat … 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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