empathy Archives

No choir during COVID-19, no problem

Posted July 6th, 2021

When the pandemic stopped her choir from singing, Kathie Mades used her creativity to write a children’s book to teach empathy and compassion.

Intergenerational conversations help ease isolation for young and old

Posted January 28th, 2021

The Youth Services Opportunities Project (YSOP), a short-term mission program founded nearly 40 years ago by Edward Doty, is continuing its mission — virtually — during the pandemic.

New children’s book explores diversity and inspires empathy

Posted October 5th, 2017

In response to the lack of diversity found in children’s books, No One Else like You by author Siska Goeminne and illustrator Merel Eyckerman helps children appreciate the beauty of our diverse world and their place in it.