As our helicopter hovered above the treetops of the uncontrolled area known as the Darién Jungle between Colombia and Panama, we were struck by the density and darkness of the jungle below us. To counter the human smugglers and traffickers who lure migrants with the promise of an easy route north to freedom and economic […]
A Palestinian youth in Deir al-Balah in the central Gaza Strip on August 27. (Eyad Baba/AFP via Getty Images) A Palestinian boy transports humanitarian aid along a deserted road in central Gaza; a Paralympic athlete from Thailand prepares to compete for gold; and a Sicilian goat faces extinction. Here’s why these three images matter right […]
A Palestinian youth in Deir al-Balah in the central Gaza Strip on August 27. (Eyad Baba/AFP via Getty Images) A Palestinian boy transports humanitarian aid along a deserted road in central Gaza; a Paralympic athlete from Thailand prepares to compete for gold; and a Sicilian goat faces extinction. Here’s why these three images matter right […]
As our helicopter hovered above the treetops of the uncontrolled area known as the Darién Jungle between Colombia and Panama, we were struck by the density and darkness of the jungle below us. To counter the human smugglers and traffickers who lure migrants with the promise of an easy route north to freedom and economic […]
The 11th annual Day of Hope is just one week away. Volunteers will return to locations across the Central Coast on Wednesday, August 21 to sell special editions of the Santa Maria Times to benefit Mission Hope Cancer Center in Santa Maria and Arroyo Grande. The special edition features compelling stories and photos highlighting the […]
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – EPIC Impact Society has honored humanitarian photographer Lisa Kristine with its 2024 Artist Award. This year’s EPIC Awards honorees include photographer and humanitarian Lisa Kristine. She is one of several honorees recognized alongside dozens of thought leaders, all at the forefront of their respective industries, sharing insights and experiences in innovation, […]
