Witnessing the Power of Play

by Rachael Rapinoe | Oct 27, 2013

Today was our third day at camp Goz Amir, and what a day it was. We have been training the preschool teachers at Little Ripples, who are all women and have no previous teaching experiences. So far the classroom settings have gone very well. They’re understanding...

[Video] Hand Waves in Goz Amir…

by Rachael Rapinoe | Oct 24, 2013

Traveling to Eastern Chad was unique, to say the least. One flight, one helicopter ride and a short car ride later we arrived to the UNHCR compound. The land is desolate and the sun shines brighter and hotter than anything I’ve experienced. The women and...

[video] On the Move, with Starts and Stops

by Gabriel | Oct 23, 2013

Editor’s Note: This post, written by Gabriel Stauring originally appeared on iactivism.org. i-ACT 17: On the Move, with Starts and Stops from i-ACT on Vimeo. As soon as I land in N’Djamena, I’m itching to get on a plane to the east, so we can be in a...

First Adventure in Chad: an Interview with Rachael Rapinoe

by Sara-Christine | Oct 23, 2013

We’ve arrived to Kou Kou, and this being Chad, the journey had some confusion, bumps, laughter, and excitement along the way. Since this was Rachael Rapinoe’s first travel within Chad, I thought I’d ask her some questions about her experience! Sara-Christine: So,...

Rachael: Day 1

by Rachael Rapinoe | Oct 21, 2013

  After a long journey and two stops later, we finally made it to N’Djamena, Chad! Gabriel and the i-ACT team well prepared me for the Chadian culture and customs, so nothing has been too unexpected. We have spend quite a bit of time in the hotel, as well...