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Moms like Mercy

Mercy never planned to become a farmer. She dreamed of going to college and getting a professional job. But, she couldn't afford tuition.
Staff
June 30, 2022
5 min read
Fast Facts

Why are children starving? Three reasons why there is an urgent food crisis unfolding in the Horn of Africa.

UNICEF warned that an explosion of child deaths in the Horn of Africa is imminent. Here are 3 reasons why the number of people suffering has doubled.
Becky Straw
June 10, 2022
5 min read

Giving Strategies: Why donating monthly is so impactful. 

Four reasons why I would like to invite you to become a member of our monthly giving community called, The Collective.
Becky Straw
May 23, 2022
5 min read
Stories from the Field

Chasing Purpose: Joining The Adventure Project’s Fight Against Poverty

“You’re a bit of a wild card candidate,” Becky joked as we wrapped up my first Zoom interview with The Adventure Project (TAP).
Michael Pelehach
January 12, 2022
5 min read
Stories from the Field

The Spark for Women, Everywhere

Charlot turned tragedy into triumph by founding Mukuru Clean Stoves. Her venture now employs over 500 people and has sold over 300,000 cookstoves.
Becky Straw
May 10, 2024
5 min read
Community

Making It Work

Becky Straw, co-founder of The Adventure Project, shares how balancing work and motherhood led to a more efficient and impactful organization.
Becky Straw
September 15, 2021
5 min read
Community

If You Build It, They Will Come

Nate and Donita's Field of Dreams in Iowa raises funds for charities. Since 2014, they've donated nearly $40,000, supporting causes like TAP.
Becky Straw
August 26, 2021
5 min read
Stories from the Field

More Valuable than Gold

I wish you were here. I wish I could take you by the hand, and sit you next to me on Hannah’s couch. So you can feel her energy in person.
Becky Straw
August 18, 2021
5 min read
Stories from the Field

A Miracle Grows in Kenya

During her 16-day journey, Jody Landers saw firsthand how a simple irrigation pump transformed Peninah's life in East Africa.
Jody Landers
5 min read
Stories from the Field

Meet Joy

Joy tells the story about how she earned a job at Living Goods because she was nominated as a leader in her community, an older mother people trust.
Becky Straw
January 1, 2020
5 min read

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