Humanitarian mission log: Lori Cohen

After an absence of five years, in February I was happy to return to Ngugo to continue the work of S.O. Solidarity. This year I focused on observation. During my three-week stay in February, I had the opportunity to monitor the various ongoing programs at Happy Home, including sports, music, after-school tutoring, and meals, all successfully carried out under the careful supervision of Sister Emily, our wonderful eyes and ears in Nigeria. Additionally, as part of the team managing our Sponsorship at a Distance (SAD) program, which supports over 60 children in Nigeria and Kenya, I began collecting data for a study involving Italian SAD organizations that will evaluate the impact of Sponsorship at a Distance on the lives of beneficiaries. It is a joy and privilege to volunteer in Africa with S.O. Solidarity, helping people in need improve their lives.