Being a Humanitarian

This site was originally created to document our "Giving" abroad. I have always felt one should help their neighbor in anyway they can. After spending two years in East Africa, I realized I can continue to give anywhere I am. I didn't have to go across the other side of the earth to contribute my time, money, talent and encouraging words.

There are always needs wherever you are. We are just not conscious of it or don't realize the power we have. Look around you. Is there a new person in your neighborhood? Welcome them. Take a day with your spouse or kids to go down the street to the local elderly home or residence and lend a hand. Thanksgiving is coming, help serve food in a shelter or the leftovers you have, package it and give to the homeless. Volunteer once a week at the children's hospital. Or babysit to help a single mother or couple who can use a break! lol!

There is so much each of us can do. You are already a humanitarian as you have resources other people do not have or are unable to connect to. Use what you have to make a difference. Do what you have thought about or said, "This would be a great idea". Make it a reality, for you and someone else. And then you made a huge difference right in your own back yard : ) A missionary or Aid Worker is not about the places you have traveled around the world but where you have traveled in someone else's heart, and world.



Warmly,

Petrina, MA, PC/MHC

(Our Trip To Ethiopia)

Carrie Underwood sings the meaning of life with these two melodies:

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The music continues with Carrie and a Request by Laurie at Honduras Gumbo.

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This is the 2nd Anniversary Blog Party for Our Trip To Ethiopia (OTTE). We have prizes, music, last years favorites, dancing, & helpful tips and posts throughout the day. All until 12 midnight! Lets start off with some music....

CNN Heroes 2011

CNN Heroes 2011 is here! They will be choosing this years winner on December 8:00ET/5:00PT.I love this show. I always admire the candidates as they are doing the work we all desire to do and on a bigger scale. They inspire us to be brave, to follow our visions and show consistency in making a difference.

CNN Heroes has been an inspiration to me starting the Ethiopian Foundation. I secretly dream of the day when I can be nominated for just being on the show. I also envision hosting my own award ceremony as I enjoy the process of nominations and recognition of awards given by "the people" for "exemplary humanitarian efforts". For now, I'll keep my head out of the clouds and keep my hands dirty with Aide Work.

And as usual I have more than one person I want to vote for. If you want to vote for your favorites, you may do so now as voting has commenced.

CNN Heroes 2011-Everyday People Changing The World.

The Ethiopian Foundation Update

We have officially, had our first meeting for The Ethiopian Foundation (TEF) at the most meaningful and historical site, The Martin Luther King Jr. Library. Everyone came with their committed hearts and ideas for raising scholarships for Ethiopian candidates.

Nataniel Fikru, our first candidate, spoke at the meeting. He brought his mother who cheered him on and the members of TEF for her son's consideration as a recipient for our "Text Book Fund". He is a wonderful young man with much plans and hopes for himself and his country, Ethiopia.

The Board Members are a dynamic group of Ethiopians, consisting of two Engineer, two Computer Wizards, a Medical Doctor, a former Member of the UN, a Professor, a Business Owner and myself the Counselor/Therapist. We will be having our first fundraiser in the beginning of December. Stay tuned and thank you for your continued support.

-The Ethiopian Foundation Team