

Jenna Hammerslag
GlobalGiving Ebola Grant
This just in---GlobalGiving awards everyday gandhis a $70,000 grant to continue its phase two Ebola prevention and recovery work! Our philanthropic partners have instilled their trust in us to preserve community cohesion, healing, and to provide long-term healthcare support to various communities in Liberia. On May 10th, after 42 days since its last case, Liberia was reported Ebola free. In an effort to remain disease resilient, our proposed initiatives will tackle a variety

Jenna Hammerslag
Words of Wisdom
After much anticipation everyday gandhis founder, Cynthia Travis, has re-launched her blog Borders and Edges; A blog dedicated to cherishing Nature, on Nature's terms. Her wonderful collection of short writings about our collective experiences with Nature, the infinite wisdom it possesses and respect it deserves, is an engaging weekly read. Begin following her posts now at bit.ly/Borders-Edges Additionally, Cynthia has been featured in the online journal, Dark Matter: Women W

Jenna Hammerslag & Lasana Kamara
Grieving the Dead: Barkedu & Foya Mourning Ceremonies
In response to pleas from various communities that have been traumatized since the onset of the Ebola epidemic, we have begun initiating mourning ceremonies in two strategic locations, Barkedu and Foya. Mourning Feasts are key traditional events shared across religious, tribal and ethnic lines in Liberia that are pivotal in grieving the dead and sending them to properly rest. In Liberian culture, healing is extended to the nonhuman realm and ceremonies such as these are welco