Congratulations to Candi Horgan, Works of Wonder Regional Director for South Africa, who recently made the trek to the peak of Kilimanjaro! Candi sends everyone a wonderful message of hope and inspiration for the new year. “Uhuru means Freedom. Kilimanjaro means ‘Mountain of Greatness’. Wishing greatness for WOW and freedom for all. Happy 2010 to [...]
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‘Oceans of Fun’ Reading Camp
Recent research has discovered a direct correlation between reading ability in the 3rd grade and the alarmingly high rate of high school dropouts and incarceration. The problem is especially pronounced among non-white young men. A dynamic group of retired teachers has developed an exciting and innovative curriculum for 24 promising students who have been recommended [...]
Community for Change – 1000 Bags of Hope
In honor of the National Day of Service, January 19, 2009, Works of Wonder is pleased to sponsor the Community for Change, a local group of committed community volunteers in Nassau County, Florida who are conducting a food and clothing drive called "1000 Bags of Hope". You can make a financial contribution online by clicking [...]
The Pure Water Project
The lack of clean potable water is a matter of worldwide concern. Today, more than 25% of the world's water supply is polluted. A recent World Bank report found that only 40% of the world's population has enough water. Water consumption has increased seven times since the beginning of the 20th century. Dr. Mahmoud Abu-Zeid, [...]
Let There Be Light
Light Up The World Foundation (LUTW) utilizes Solid State Lighting technologies powered by renewable resources to enhance the quality of life of the poor in the developing world. Founded in 1997 by Dr. Dave Irvine-Halliday, LUTW is a humanitarian initiative whose chief goal is to assist poor villagers in the developing world obtain a useful, [...]
Building Homes From The Ground Up
Of the world's 6 billion people, 1.2 billion – 1 person in five – live on less than $1 a day. Between 750 million and one billion of these absolute poor live in slums. 300 million of these live in the slums of Africa. Without adequate housing, social stability and a sense of security, any [...]
Organic Gardening Strengthens Local Communities
In many areas of the world, there are villages surrounded by fertile land, and the people of the villages are willing to apply their skills and energy to generate income. However, in most villages there is very little work and activity, and the people are desperate for money and resources. Many leave their villages to [...]
Breath, Water, Sound – The Technology of Joy[SM]
The International Association for Human Values has a program called "Breath, Water, Sound" that has been taught to more than one million people around the world. It is designed specifically to support disadvantaged people and those challenged by poverty, substance abuse or other negative patterns in life. Participants experience reduced stress, increased energy levels, and [...]
