Visiting Africa is like getting a tattoo, but instead of a
permanent mark left in ink on your skin, Africa leaves an indelible impression
on your soul. Just like people say of getting a tattoo, once you’ve done it,
you instantly want more, the same is true of visits to Africa. That is especially true of
visits to some of the poorest villages there.
This can be true of any
developing area or exotic location, but Africa is The Motherland and one special place that captures my heart. It is also where I have traveled several times and where dear
friends of mine and I had a recent journey that inspired the ebook that will soon be released as a
fundraiser for the villages we visited.
I hope you stay tuned, find value in our lessons, and download the book to join us in making a difference in the world. More to come...
Africa really is a special place. I think the work you are doing there is great. I don't think anyone can realize just how giving a little can change so many lives. I think it is something that needs to be ingrained in corporate structure because we tend to only focus on profits when there is more to life then money.
ReplyDeleteKeep up the great work.
-J.D.
Hi Kat -
ReplyDeleteYou are so right about this notion of a tattoo...I lived in Africa for three years growing up. It indeed was a special place. For me your analogy of a tattoo extends to the act of giving back...it truly is addictive, a neat paradox - the more we give the more we feel we are getting.
Thank you for your talk at OPEN Atlanta yesterday. We were educated, inspired and moved.
Henna
Hi Kat, I am also named Kat.
ReplyDeleteAfrica is an eye opening experience. I spent three weeks in Kenya just this past September in some very remote Masai villages. The kids with their tattered clothing and huge bright smiles broke my heart. Whenever I feel overwhelmed by my struggles, I think of the attitude they keep while facing the challenges of pure survival and am humbled. It is impossible to explain.
I've just applied for an MBA program and hope to do larger good myself someday in the not too distant future. Thank you for being an inspiration.
Kat
Thank you for these comments! xo
ReplyDeletethis is heart touching tattoo design,,,,nicely made,,very nice
ReplyDeleteKat-
ReplyDeleteAt first I thought I had just stumbled on your website and this blog by chance and then realized it might have been for a reason. I am currently starting a project that I would hope allows me to work directly with people (kids) in Africa and would do anything to make it happen.
So far we have a number of influential people on board but I am certain someone is your position could be the spark that we would need to ignite the movement we're trying to create.
If possible, it would be great to share more about it with you and learn from your insight!