Local Zambian Interview: Lesley Kalonga

Local Zambian Interview: Lesley Kalonga

In our earlier blog post this month, we talked about water in rural Zambia. More specifically, we shared how difficult it is to access safe, clean drinking water unless a village is one of the fortunate few who have a borehole. Lesley Kalonga and the village of...
The Complicated World of Clean Water

The Complicated World of Clean Water

Your first stop in the morning is the bathroom whether you shower, brush your teeth, wash your face, etc. To start off right, you boil water for tea or coffee. Meanwhile, your sprinklers are set to water your yard. Throughout the day, you wash your hands (especially...
Welcoming Our New Intern!

Welcoming Our New Intern!

Authored by Priscila Bautista. Hi! I am Priscila Bautista! I was born in Mexico and raised in Chicago, IL and Hollister, CA. I am a junior at the University of Chicago, majoring in biology and tutoring in the Hyde Park community. My love for animals stems from a wide...
What To Do When You Can’t Travel

What To Do When You Can’t Travel

This year has brought plenty of challenges when it comes to traveling. Between the uncertainty, country restrictions, not to mention, health concerns; many people are not able to travel like they would like to this year. That has left many people with more downtime...