First Things Foundation

Two weekends. Two states. Two chances to experience community and learn how to build it wherever you go.

This is Art of the Tamada (Toastmaster), and it’s happening again. The idea is we leave the world behind and find mshvidoba with each other (peace of the soul, in Georgian). And we do it in support of a good thing—First Things Foundation and its work with economically poor folks in 5 countries.

Save the date and get ready for amazing food, captivating speakers, and wonderful music.

Congratulations to new Field Worker Tuba Kök for already summiting her first volcano with and friends! Such a beautiful place. 🌋🇬🇹

“April 7th was Mozambique Women’s Day. It is a national holiday with no school, no work, and a whole lot of celebration. We attended the official ceremony at the town square in the morning which included placing small flowers onto a floral altar and greeting the female leaders of the village. Afterwards, there was dancing and other cultural events at the community center. Traditionally, families or groups of friends will dress in matching outfits.”

You may be wondering, wasn’t International Women’s Day March 8th? Yes it was—that’s the international holiday—but April 7th is also about honoring the life and legacy of Josina Machel, a prominent liberation struggle activist who died on this day in 1971. The day celebrates the achievements of women and their role in the nation’s development.

—photos and quote from Field Worker Sarah Mather