The Southwest Indian Foundation serves the Native American population, providing education, training, employment opportunities, and emergency assistance to those who are facing hardships among the Navajo, the Zuni, and the Hopi. Always respecting and honoring the memory, the culture, and
Shade for Children works to preserve and provide families for orphans in the Ukraine. Clinton and Lena White, the co-founders, care very deeply for the children here who find themselves in State-run institutions. And they refuse to forget these little ones
Dr. Deepa Pullanikkatil is founder at Abundance Worldwide in Malawi. She and the team help to provide a variety of new opportunities for and with the wonderful, warm-hearted people of this African nation. Their areas of focus include healthcare, entrepreneurism, education,
The Pureland Project serves the people of Tibet, working to protect and preserve their culture, traditions, and their unique way of life. Meg Ferrigno and Abo Lama are the co-founders, and they join Adam Asher today, sharing their passion for
Mark Jacobs returns as Adam's guest for The Edge of Adventure podcast with an update on SEED Madagascar's response to the growing crisis on this island nation. With the worst drought in 30 years, the situation here is severe. And
She Is Safe works worldwide to rescue, restore and equip women and girls who have been victimized by human trafficking. Their founder and CEO, Michele Rickett, shares her story and her determination on this very special edition of The Edge
Rachel House brings palliative care to children living with terminal and life-limiting illnesses in Indonesia. Adam Asher welcomes their founder and director, Lynna Chandra, to The Edge of Adventure podcast. As Lynna shares her vision for a future where no
Lighthouse Relief provides much-needed support, guidance, supplies and services to families seeking asylum, living in camps, on the outskirts of Athens, Greece. Marie-Hélène Rousseau joins me to discuss their heart for those in search of a safe new start. I enjoyed
Karuna Trust is dedicated to ending caste-based discrimination, poverty, and inequality in South Asia. Suddhaka and Sanghanath join me from Karuna for this very special edition of The Edge of Adventure podcast, discussing their life-changing work among the Dalit in
ChildAid transforms the lives of vulnerable, disadvantaged and disabled children in Ukraine, Moldova, and Belarus. Their director, Martin Wilcox, joins me to discuss the nearly 50 years that this organization has been caring for the underserved and the overlooked in
Sara, Phoebe, and Sophie Nerone have lived through great joy and great sorrow. Through it all, they've looked at life as a beautiful adventure, treasuring travel, culture, and people at every turn. Rock, Paper, Scissors Children's Fund provides educational opportunities, and
Kylie Best joins me from Mercy Ships for our 50th Episode of #TheEdgeOfAdventure podcast. A special episode. And a very special organization. Globally, 5 billion people lack access to safe surgery. Children, teens, and adults suffer and die every day from treatable causes. This innovative organization
Marcela Salas and Stephanie Ahlgrain join me from Mexico City and an organization called AMEXTRA. For nearly 40 years, AMEXTRA has worked to defend and empower indigenous communities. Their efforts are inspiring. Get to know them more: AMEXTRA.org As together we go
The High Atlas Foundation serves the people of Morocco. They work alongside them to further sustainable development, support communities, and implement human development initiatives. Yossef Ben-Meir and Fatima Zahra Laaribi join me today from the High Atlas Foundation, sharing insight into
ISF Cambodia is making a difference in Southeast Asia, one child at a time. Increasing access to education, healthcare, and sports programs. Enabling underprivileged children and their communities to lift themselves out of poverty. Vicheka Chourp joins me today from Phnom
Victor Odhiambo and Doug Anderson join me today to discuss a few key ways Garden of Hope Foundation is restoring hope for the young women and girls of the Kibera slum in Nairobi. Their team works tirelessly to care for,
Binka Le Breton and her husband Robin are rather adventurous. To prove it, they drove from Washington, DC to Minas Gerais, Brazil 30 years ago. They bought some land there. And they built a rainforest research center. A few of
Tim Pare, co-founder at Tea Leaf Trust, joins me to discuss this organization's inspiring efforts to provide educational and employment opportunities for the young people of tea-picking families in Sri Lanka. Behind every cup of tea that we enjoy is a
On this edition of The Edge of Adventure, Patrick Plonski joins me from Books for Africa. They're doing amazing work. Collecting, sorting, and shipping books, computers, tablets and other library materials to every country in Africa. Last year alone, they
Veronika Cejpkova joins me from Whisper Children's Hospital in Uganda where she and her team of doctors and nurses care for those in desperate need of medical attention. Often these children are orphans or from families who have no ability
With 11 official languages, South Africa is a melting pot of peoples, tribes, and traditions. With wildlife that includes elephants, lions, and rhinoceri. Coastlines where you'll find great white sharks, penguins and whales. Three capital cities. Two Nobel prize winners.
Four of my good friends join the program to share their vision for expanding Regents School in Reynosa, incorporating new classes, teaching trades to young men and women who are graduating from high school. It’ll be an awesome addition to
Erin-Rae Donaldson Peace and Kevin Rose join me today from Convoy of Hope, an inspiring organization that works in 21 countries worldwide, bringing life-saving food supplies to those affected by disaster and poverty. From day one, the people behind this organization
For more than 20 years, Miracle Foundation has worked to improve the lives of orphaned and vulnerable children in India. They do so in a unique, effective manner that reunites families, prevents separation, and empowers loving mothers to care and
It is truly my honor today to introduce you to Tania Herrera. She owns and operates a "bed and breakfast" in the quaint farming village of Huarán in the "Sacred Valley of the Incas" in Peru. I asked her to join
Apne Aap Women Worldwide is a grassroots Indian organization that empowers marginalized girls and women to resist and end sex trafficking. They organize vulnerable girls and women into small self-empowerment groups, where they work to educate, encourage and equip them.
I am grateful. I have the privilege of working with an amazing, dedicated team of producers. They work tirelessly. And with such heart. I am honored. Each week on the podcast I speak with people who are changing the world.
What an honor to have Ken Surrite and Cote Terré on this edition of The Edge of Adventure podcast. Ken is founder at Water is Life, an organization that is working around the globe to end the world water crisis.
Join me for this edition of The Edge of Adventure podcast, as we travel to San Miguel de Allende, Mexico to discover the inspiring work of Casita Linda, as they provide homes for families in desperate need. As of today,
Afghanistan is known worldwide for many things. War. Terrorism. Cities and lives left to rebuild from rubble. But when you ask Freshta Karim what she thinks of when she thinks of her home country, she'll tell you, "love." Love as
On this edition of #TheEdgeOfAdventure podcast, I'm joined by Massiel Brito and Pete Amaro from the Maestro Cares Foundation. Founded by Marc Anthony and Henry Cardenas, Maestro Cares works to improves the quality of life for disadvantaged children and communities
Whether it’s the young girl who no longer has to walk miles to collect water, the mother who can now provide for her children thanks to business training, or the school that can now grow nutritious food for their students
In the Philippines, in Southeast Asia, the Children's Shelter of Cebu provides a loving community for children of all ages who have been abandoned, forgotten, or left behind. These precious kids are given holistic care and a new opportunity to
International Medical Corps delivers emergency medical and related services to those affected by conflict, disaster and disease, no matter where they are, no matter what the conditions. They also train people in their communities, providing them with the skills they
Current estimates tell us that nearly 46 million people in the world today are trapped in slavery. Most of us go through our daily lives unaware that right below the surface, or right around the corner, someone has fallen victim
Yvonne Morgan (and her husband Bill) started an organization called Orphan Relief Effort about 20 years ago. Since then, and in several countries around the globe, this couple has cared for thousands of children who so desperately have needed families
Operación Sonrisa tiene un llamado muy especial. Ayudan a los niños que tienen el paladar o el labio hendido. Gracias a los doctores, las enfermeras, y a muchas personas más que dan de su tiempo y de su dinero, esta
When she was 12, Gracie Pfaff discovered that 1 out of every 9 people in the world goes hungry. So she founded a non-profit organization called Harvest 107 to help people learn to build organic, urban gardens that provide a
There are times in life when we make a decision to serve, when we go willingly on the great #adventure of service, putting others first, dedicating our time for something bigger than ourselves. And then there are those times when destiny
For this edition of The Edge of Adventure podcast, I've asked Katelyn Brewer, President and CEO at Darkness to Light, to join me. She leads this organization as they work worldwide to prevent childhood sexual abuse. This isn't an easy
Sandals Resorts and Beaches. They are without a doubt one of the most well known and enjoyable vacation destinations in the Caribbean. But did you know that the Sandals Foundation works tirelessly to protect the Caribbean and to serve the
Helping to alleviate poverty in the country of Haiti. Working to keep families together. Rhiana Pfaff and Pfamily Mission are making a big difference in the lives of many. Get to know Rhiana and her heart for the resilient, industrious, and loving people
La gente que vive en las regiones rurales de seguido tiene que salir de sus casas y dejar atrás sus familias y sus comunidades en busca de una vida mejor. Por falta de oportunidad, dejan la hermosura de su cultura,
My two guests today join me to share with us Operation Smile’s remarkable mission to help children worldwide, children who suffer from cleft pallets and cleft lips. This is a condition that often marginalizes, limits, and steals away a person’s
Join me for this CHRISTMAS edition of The Edge of Adventure podcast as we discover the difference that can be made by one single gift. My guest today is Dania Yadago Andraos of Samaritan's Purse and Operation Christmas Child. Join us
Off the coast of southeast Africa lies the island nation of Madagascar, arguably the most unique and diverse location on the planet. Approximately 85% of the plants and animals found here are found nowhere else on Earth. The culture, the people,
People in rural villages, in remote regions around the world, are often forced to leave their homes and their communities in search of a better life. When this happens, they leave behind the beauty of their heritage, their culture, and often
Did you know you could turn your next international vacation into a humanitarian effort? By simply taking with you one extra suitcase. My guest today, here on The Edge of Adventure, tells us how the organization he works with can provide and
The Edge of Adventure is dedicated to those who serve and genuinely love people who find themselves vulnerable, overlooked, forgotten, and suffering. People in need. The podcast and the video series take us around the world to places that are
This time The Edge of Adventure takes us to central Africa and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. It's the second largest nation in Africa, right in the center of the continent, where the Global Orphan Foundation works to care for
On today’s edition of The Edge of Adventure podcast, we travelto the nation of South Sudan, and the capital city of Juba, to talk today with both the co-founders from GoGirls ICT, Eva Yayi and Yine Yenki. These impressive ladies
Slavery still exists. And it must be stopped. Join me for this edition of #TheEdgeOfAdventure podcast as I speak with David Zach of The Exodus Road where their entire team helps to find and free victims of human trafficking. David volunteers as
Today on The Edge of Adventure podcast we go to the war torn nation of South Sudan for the story of pain, compassion, and forgiveness. The story of those who work tirelessly for an organization called Life Up the Vulnerable. They
Water sustains life and enables it to thrive. And thanks to Lifewater, tens thousands of people from Cambodia to Uganda to Ethiopia and Tanzania all have clean water to drink for years to come. They to those rough and tumble locations
On this edition of The Edge of Adventure podcast, we travel to Honduras. To the mountains of Central America where Riley Fuller and the entire team from Humanity and Hope United (and Generous Coffee) are making a sustainable difference for
Recent estimates tell us that more than 3.2 million children in Uganda are orphans. No parent, no grandparent, no aunt or uncle to step in and raise them. These precious children are left hungry, without shelter, and so very vulnerable. This
Latin America is facing a terrible humanitarian crisis as millions of refugees flee desperate, dangerous situations in a few specific countries. As a result, innocent people are suffering. For this edition of The Edge of Adventure podcast, I've asked Tanya Mroczek-Amador
My guest for this edition of The Edge of Adventure podcast joins the program from Zimbabwe in Africa where she has chosen to give back to the people there that she loves so much. Listen in as Dot Bekker explains the
On this edition of The Edge of Adventure podcast, I speak two great friends of mine, Micah Carter and Brad Charles. Micah and his family have lived nearly their entire lives in Mexico, serving the people there that he loves so
On this edition of The Edge of Adventure podcast, I speak with Tad and Karly Glibert of Circle of Hope International. This wonderful organization works in Malawi, Africa. And they provide vital education, food, and medical care to a very precious
It was 1998. I was in Central America. This guy was under the care of some great folks at an orphanage. He was quite a character. And he seemed to enjoy my company. That was nearly 22 years ago. But I still
Last Fall a friend of mine suggested that I enter The Edge of Adventure into a few competitions. "Your work is really good," she insisted. "I think you'd be recognized, and I bet you'd win." I recall sitting there over coffee
Angela Abide recently reached out to me with an invitation to be on her podcast. I agreed, of course, after getting to know her and witnessing what a genuine person she is and how very much she cares for others.
These are challenging times. We face uncertainty, loss, and even danger. We can cower in fear. Or we can stand strong. And stand together. My friend Michael Vilches of the Man Under Construction podcast asked me to join him
It took us an extra day this year to get to March 1, but we made it. And I’m sure glad we did. Because I can now tell you how honored and privileged I am to have been featured in
I thoroughly enjoyed the conversation with Zach on this recent episode of his podcast "Into the Dark Blue." He does a great job with these interviews, providing an excellent platform for guys to share what they've learned
I was a guest recently on the Man Under Construction Podcast, hosted by Michael Vilches.We talked about The Edge of Adventure, of course. But this interview covered much more than that.At Michael's request, I agreed to answer some questions about
It was great to chat with Mark Philpott of The Global Travel Channel recently. He has a passion for travel and for connecting travelers worldwide. He is a former global corporate executive, founder of a global Not-for-Profit, a philanthropist, publisher,
I enjoy using Twitter because it’s an exceptional way to meet new people and discover new brands. I must admit that I didn’t originally “get” Twitter when I first opened my account, when I first launched Edge. But I can
La pérdida frecuente de todo lo que tengo, Me rompe y regresa al lugar de donde vengo. Te pierdo de repente sin poderme preparar, Me dejas de costumbre sin dejarme acostumbrar. La pérdida frecuente de mi tierra y la paz, A cambio de la guerra
In the last 10 years, SERV International has provided more than 16 million nutritious meals to those who need them desperately. Under the leadership of their CEO and Founder Steve Kasha, SERV has brought hope and life to some of
Adam Asher talks humanitarian relief with Brad Charles, President of The Cubit Foundation, and with filmmaker Brandon Wattenbarger of BrandonWattenbarger.com. In this edition of "The Edge of Adventure" podcast, travel with Adam and his guests to Colombia, Ecuador and Puerto Rico,
He would have been 45 today. But he passed away when we were 21. We had been the best of friends since the age of 8. I was devastated by his loss. We grew up in a very different time. We