It’s my wish for all parents and caregivers to find an interest or activity to share with their teen. Truly share. One that you are equally interested in. One where you can connect as equals while sharing that interest.
For us, one of those interests has been slow hikes and becoming amateur naturalists. Paolo didn’t love it at first. He always grumbled when I forced him to participate but now he brings as much energy and enthusiasm to the experience as I do. I’m not an enforcer or a mom while we slow hike. We’re just two people who love to explore the outdoors. It’s one of the ways we strengthen our connection with one another.
Your shared interest doesn’t have to be the outdoors. Another of our shared interests is rap. He shares new songs by his favorite artists and I share my favorite “classic” artists. We talk about the history of the music, the differences, and what we like and don’t like. Is there something you do with your tween or teen (or your grand-teen or tween) to build a connection? What are your shared interests?
Dear Team at lifeasafieldtrip.com
My name is Bill and I am a volunteer with Hope For Ukraine Charity. I have found you on Twitter
After two years since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine, at least 6 million people have fled Ukraine to escape the conflict and another 5 million people are internally displaced.
Leaving behind their homes, jobs and loved ones, Ukrainians urgently need shelter, food and water. More than 17 million people, almost half the population, require humanitarian aid.
Life for the people of Ukraine has completely changed. Fighting and indiscriminate bombing has killed families and destroyed houses, schools and hospitals. Millions in displacement centres and damaged homes face temperatures below -20C.
An estimated 1.4 million houses have been damaged by the war, and it is mostly older people and people with disabilities who remain behind in homes with leaking roofs, broken windows and no access to heating.
Your generous contributions to our Ukraine Humanitarian Crisis Appeal helped over 140,000 vulnerable women, men and children access vital aid including food, water, shelter and counselling support.
Thanks to you, our local partners are helping people to rebuild their lives after experiencing trauma, losing loved ones, homes and livelihoods.
We have also responded quickly through the Caritas network – which CAFOD is a member of – to provide shelter, food and safe spaces for families who have lost everything.
The humanitarian professionals and volunteers working on your behalf live locally and are from the communities that you are supporting. Many have been displaced by the war themselves. They understand people’s specific needs: from food and water, to shelter and clothing, to medical, psychological, and spiritual support. No two people are the same, no two crises are the same.
Thanks to your kind donations and support, we have delivered vital assistance to over 120,000 mothers, children and elderly people since the first months of the conflict. We are part of a Caritas response that has reached over 2 million refugees and internally-displaced people. By working together we are making a difference to the lives of those in greatest need.
When the emergency needs of families affected by the Ukraine conflict have been met and international attention turns to other crises, we are committed to be there in the long-term, to ensure that the communities you are helping can rebuild and heal.
How will my donation help?
More than 17 million people, almost half the current population of Ukraine, are now in need of humanitarian aid. With your help, we can keep supporting the increasing number of families who are in desperate need.
Your donation will help local experts in Ukraine to keep providing:
– food, water, and hygiene items
– shelter and clothing
– healthcare
– education
– counselling and group therapy.
Please show your support for Ukraine by donating to the below cryptocurrency wallet addresses. No donation is too small. All funds received will be used to buy humanitarian aid for the people of Ukraine. Unfortunately, we are currently not accepting bank payments as we are looking for a new banking partner.
Bitcoin: bc1q4206tlzgldnr3efu44hf9m6qm329ztzxhqfxdw
Ethereum: 0xa74cce7805342F10df39B698342380f58bB709b5
Solana: G9quVAfjmRsLfT9xpacoUp7rkFAvdYEd44kHLhzaFVRu
I thank you for your support and making a difference.
Kind regards
Bill Feagin
phone: 8678632846
Address: 2077 47th Avenue, Carmacks, Y0b 1c0, YT, Canada