Sloppy Joe
A little kid touched a friend's boob last night. She and I were walking in old town. He was bigger and braver than the rest of his friends, all in school uniforms. He said 'how are you' with a nasal tone making fun of... Read More
Passing the Torch-Volunteers Welcome!
Where have the last 11 weeks gone? I arrived at Pisco Sin Fronteras in Pisco Peru on the 16th August and now it's November and I am now on my way to New Zealand! I didn't know what to expect when I arrived but was i... Read More
Motomoto Cirucus-First Performance in a Hotel
I have moved and am now living about a 5 minute walk from the kids I work with. I now live in a entirely Muslim section of town and am feeling like I am back to square one in some ways in terms of getting to know the ... Read More
Motomoto Circus Steals the Show
At the end of Ramadan there is a festival called Eid al-Fitr. Eid is an Arabic word meaning "festivity", while Fiṭr means "to break fast" - it basically a four day party here in Mombasa. Tents are erected and pro... Read More
Biodiesel Bonanza!!
Burners Without Borders is at it again in Pisco , Peru ! This time we are supporting our brothers and sisters in Pisco Sin Fronteras by setting them up with a fancy new Biodiesel reactor. Gift Economy in action!! Bri... Read More
European Disaster Volunteers - Peru Volunteers Empowered to Lead
Emma Taylor was a long term BWB Peru Volunteer, her strong ability to lead made her a perfect project manager. The completion of the Ebenezer School would not of been possible without her dedication. BWB was proud... Read More
Botswana Permaculture - Listen to the Youth
About 15 months after planting, our veggies & herbs are ready to harvest. With a little water and sunshine and minimal weeding, the plants have been growing strong! The spinach, onions, mint, and herbs have really... Read More
Graffiti Artists Spray Publicity for Local Farm
BWB is proud to support an amazing collaboration with youth artists from the Phoenix Artist Collective and the Bounty Farm in Petaluma. Amber Faur, Executive Director of the Phoenix Theater, tells the story of the imp... Read More
Antelope Can Run Free- Thanks to BWB Volunteers
Nathan, Mishka, and Chaos (Left to Right) helped pull 10 miles of fence in the Sheldon National Wildlife Refuge in Nevada. Their efforts will clear the way for Bighorn sheep, Pronghorn antelope, and other animals to l... Read More
Starma Circus Presents 'Suddenly Circus'
Starma Circus's !Suddenly Circus! an Interactive Circus Experiences is being performed FREE of charge in parks located in lower income areas throughout Somerville, Massachusetts. BWB is proud to be partnering to provi... Read More
Motomoto Mombasa- Kenyan Youth Thrive on Fire Dance
BWB is partnering with Will Ruddick in Mombasa, Kenya to support his amazing project that is transforming the lives of street children through learning the art of spinning fire. BWB will be collecting donations to... Read More
Sowing the Seeds of Permaculture in Botswana
S.S.P. is well underway on phase I of a permaculture partnership with the students of the secondary school in the Maru a Pula community, providing fresh local produce through sustainable means. BWB's Stimulus Grant ... Read More
