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A Life-Changing Trip – by Carissa Rea

Malawi leaves an unforgettable imprint on the hearts of everyone who takes the journey to walk alongside our brothers and sisters. Trip participants leave learning much more...
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A Happy Man Lives Long – By Jordan Heinzel-Nelson

When we walk into the dusty clearing surrounding a quaint little hut, an old man hobbles out to meet us. He calls something in rapid Chichewa to...
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The Warm Heart of Africa – by Justin Laudick

I first agreed to the medical mission trip this spring during our Nurse Practitioner white coat ceremony at Xavier. As far as I knew at that time,...
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Expectations – by Gabrielle Whitford

Walking into the Malawian airport, I didn’t know what to expect, what smells or what sights I’d be experiencing. I did not expect drawn on licenses plates...
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A Celebration to Remember – by Carissa Rea

Filled with singing, dancing, and celebration, graduations are a lively part of Malawian culture even at preschool age. As we pulled into the ceremony, there were hundreds...
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