Inspiring Stories
Those we serve and those who generously support our efforts make up a community of inspiring individuals dedicated to making a difference in the world.

Thankful for 2021
Dear Friend, In 1989, I approached a small group of friends and asked if they would help me offer much needed supplies, food, and caring attention to a crowded and under-funded orphanage just across the border from our home in San Diego.

A Joy-Filled Trip to Zambia
My trip to Zambia with my daughter, Emily, was extraordinary—eye-opening, joy-filled, heart-wrenching, personally stretching, immensely fulfilling. Flipping through my journal on the first day, I’m reminded of my time at the Children’s Resource Center (CRC) on the first day. So

Ganging Up for Girls – Kathy and Cornelia on Their New Partnership
Mothers Without Borders (MWB) and Be That Girl Foundation (BTG) are joining forces to support girls in rural Zambia to live a self-determined life. We sat down with Kathy and Cornelia to hear how this partnership came to fruition, what

A Five-year Partnership to Make Girls’ Dreams Come true
Press Release: A five-year partnership to make girls’ dreams come true Be That Girl Foundation (BTG) and Mothers Without Borders (MWB) are joining forces to support girls in rural Zambia to live a self-determined life. Founded by Kathy Headlee in

The Water Project
In summer 2019 a team of volunteers came to Zambia to dig a well with the village drill. The trip was successful and resulted in a functioning borehole that is 33 meters deep. The drill will continue to be used

WE ARE POWERFUL: A Lesson I Learned Meeting Grandma Tekela in Zambia
“Strength does not come from physical capacity. It comes from indomitable will.” – Mahatma Gandhi I met Grandma Tekela just over a year before she passed away. Thankfully, we manage to stay in contact before she passed due to her