Posts by webmaster_BRO
Why Not Here? Why Not Me?
Our hope is for community members to feel empowered to oversee the development of an activity or program themselves, from beginning to end. Laura Vargas responds to that call.
Read MoreA Castle of Servant Leaders
When Yvette was 5 years old in the Philippines, she noticed her parents change. Her shy mom became more outspoken, and her stern dad became more open. Once a kid observing and learning from the adults around her, she now finds herself in the reversed role.
Read MorePeace at the Root
Through village peace committees in 23 villages, Malto and Santhal tribes work together to heal historic wounds and address such challenges as poverty and deforestation.
Read MoreI Have Changed My Story
In 2016, Vista Hermosa Foundation started funding the Ugandan organization Watye Ki Gen in hopes to reconcile and restore relationships for children born in captivity during the Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA) insurgence.
Read MoreJoyful Service
On Saturday, March 12th, the RISE scholars gathered to hear the needs of their community along with a few other members of Broetje Family Trust, including interns. I showed up not knowing what to expect, and what was meant to be weekend work turned into a day filled with love and joy.
Read MoreGot Milk?
One of the first classrooms of education that I attended was held in the milk parlor of a small dairy farm my parents owned. Twice a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year, “in sickness and in health” (whether he felt like it or not), my father had to see that the cows on that farm were milked.
Read MoreAn Opportunity to Take
Nataly Romero is a middle schooler at NELA. She aspires to be a writer and journalist when she grows up. When she shared this academic goal with her teacher, Mrs. Hedlund coordinated for Nataly to job shadow writers at Broetje Family Trust.
Read MoreA “Leo” Among Us
Stories can provide powerful guidance for the way we live and work. They can change minds and hearts. The original story of Leo is held in high distinction at Broetje Family Trust.
Read MoreA Book in the Making
Haiti Partners, Vista Hermosa Foundation partner since 2009, is producing a book written in Haiti-Creole with a translation to English, to tell the story of their school created with the philosophy of servant leadership.
Read MoreOpen the Door
Years ago, in honor of the opening and dedication event for the new chapel built at Vista Hermosa community, my brother sent a drawing he had sketched. Have you ever felt like the rider in the drawing?
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