Never Say ‘I Can’t’
It always makes me sad when a child in my care says: “I can’t.” It means that they have lost […]
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Entries by Maya Bowen
Opening Caregivers’ Eyes
I began working at the Chenzhou SWI in 1998, the year Half the Sky was founded. At that time, most […]
Two Jumping Brothers & A Jumping Fish
The families at the Hefei CWI recently enjoyed a day at a nearby park. As they walked from the institution, […]
Nannies Are the ‘Lucky Ones’
I have been working as a nanny for over five years and I have seen many babies enter our programs. […]
Finding XuanJie’s Voice
When I met Xuanjie, he was a tiny and lovely one-year-old baby. But during our first few play sessions together, […]
Mom, You Must Get Better Soon!
My wife is a very dedicated foster mother in our Family Village program. She always puts her children first. But […]
My Journey Leading to Yunnan
My journey began at the beginning of 2003 when a friend invited me to visit her grandmother, who was working […]
Helping Zhenghao Wiggle and Dance!
Though Zhenghao was only 10 months old when I first met him, I could tell right away that his dry […]
The Adventures of Max and Mei
A rat that steals mooncakes…a chance encounter with an ox at the beach…a visit to the Dragon Boat Festival with […]
My Ray of Sunshine
Meet my five-year-old foster daughter Bihua. She is a sweet and lovely girl I have watched thrive in our Family […]