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Wanda Lucas: A Fresh Chapter Ambassador
At the beginning of the Peru Odyssey, Wanda’s word was purpose. At the end, she declares her word would have been joy. Reflecting on her work with girls in Lima, Wanda says, “They changed our live...
AFC Fellow – Linnea Olson: My Humanity Was Awakened in Peru
“Nothing could have prepared me for it,” she said. “I’ve been poor in America—poor with a safety net—but nothing could prepare me for the poverty we experienced in Peru. It was shocking an...
Proust Questionnaire: Interview With Stacy
Stacy Stec serves as AFC’s Program Coordinator, supporting participants and coordinating a variety of logistical details. She is also a member of the Peru 2016 tribe.
Connect. Serve. Heal. Will You Transform A Life in 2019?
As we kick off our year-end fundraising campaign to fund 5 scholarships for 2019, we want to first introduce you to Kate – a scholarship recipient from our 2017 Peru Odyssey program.
Yvonne Refreshes At Retreat For Cancer Advocates
Yvonne McLean Florence is the founder and President of Sisters R US Circle of Survivors, Inc., a 501c(3) non-profit organization with a special mission of supporting individuals impacted by a diagnosi...
Networking & The Power Of Connecting the Dots Backwards
When I started in recruitment, I equated networking with a sleazy, underhanded activity reserved for people who wanted to use others to get what they wanted. I couldn’t have been more wrong. Now...