Frustrating and heart-breaking news lately.

Syria and Russia intensifying attacks in northern Syria, a foolish U.S. impeachment trial, Britain exiting the EU, Wuhan virus spreading, 6 more countries banned from the U.S., January, again, globally warmer than usual, the death of a young basketball legend, the countless deaths of many refugees and future legends trying to reach safety, humanitarian disasters in Myanmar, Libya, Lesvos, central Africa, Yemen, Venezuela, a joke of a new “plan” for Palestinians and Middle East peace, our dog not coming home last night…and on and on.

19 pictures from 2019.
As this year comes to a close, we would like to thank all of YOU who’ve helped us help thousands of neglected people this past year.

Thank you for being a massive part of A Ripple, by sending us encouragement and kind words, or sharing with others our endeavours word of mouth or here on line.

To the almost 100 individuals who donated to A Ripple, making our small drop in the bucket into a larger ripple, we truly appreciate it. However much the contribution, small or big, we took great pride in making your gifts most useful for those in need.

“The same oceans crossed. For some it’s pleasure, for some it’s pain”.

4 years ago this week, we were on the beautiful Greek Island of Lesvos, not for vacation. Lesvos is one of the closest European lands to the Middle East and Asia, where thousands of refugees from those locations and North Africa were trying and dying to get to.

We tried our best to help the many from Syria, Palestine, Yemen, Somalia, Sudan, Eritrea, Afghanistan, Iraq, Pakistan, Iran…to land safely on this tiny island and assist with shelter and medical care the best we could. We saw the worst of humanity, and the best.

Guess what? Today is World Toilet Day!

Yep, it always sneaks up on us too!

But we at a Ripple take these things seriously. We try our best to help the disadvantaged with health care, safe water, proper hygiene, and adequate sanitation.