Ubi Caritas

05/07/2013

It's been 13 days since the factory collapse in Bangladesh. More than 600 people were killed and according to the New York Times, it is now considered the deadliest accident in the history of the garment industry. This tragedy coincided with the change of seasons here in Minnesota which means I was…

04/25/2013

Excellent article from Tina Rosenberg in this morning's New York Times about Food Aid: http://opinionator.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/04/24/when-food-isnt-the-answer-to-hunger/

The Obama Administration’s proposal to change an outdated food aid restriction would allow the United States to feed millions more people at the same cost.

04/23/2013

Have you read about USAID's proposed changes to food aid programs? Check out our new blog post: http://ubicaritasphilanthropy.com/journal/

Good for Others, Good for Us? US Food AidIn 2005 I was visiting Nairobi, Kenya for a project. One day, browsed through the clothing shops in the mall across from my office. My shopping trip ended quickly when I realized that I was completely priced out of the market - $80USD for a blouse! Disappoi...

04/16/2013

Sad news from Boston yesterday. That aching feeling filled my chest - the one you get when you are once again faced with the seemingly endless ability of human beings to cause pain to one another. This quote from Mr. Rogers reminded me to look for the helpers.