Though it may not be beautiful, this colorful image of tin shanties along the Pasig river shows the contrast between the rich and poor in Manila, Philippines. A nation of nearly 100 million people, an incredible 7, 107 islands and 171 living languages. There have been 57 major Scripture publications throughout the Philippines since 1953, [...]
Archive for January, 2011
Rich & Poor
Posted: 31st January 2011 by Elyse in ResourcesTags: Manila, philippines, photography, urban life
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Another Piece in the Picture
Posted: 28th January 2011 by Debora in Life, WorkTags: asia, Internship, life lessons, Monsoon
It feels like yesterday that I left Germany to spend three months as an intern with Monsoon. But time flies and I’m already preparing to go back to freezing Germany. Before I leave I wanted to share some last thoughts with you. The last three months have been an intense and eventful time for me. [...]
Five months in thirteen pictures
Posted: 26th January 2011 by Daniel in LifeTags: Bohol, Boracay, images, Internship, Manila, Monsoon, Ortigas Center, Panglao Island, pictures, Smokey Mountain, Vacation
TIME TO SAY GOODBYE… After serving Monsoon for five months, I will fly back to Germany and continue my online journalism studies until summer 2012. Because it’s hard for me to find the right words for my final blog article (I hate saying goodbye!), I decided to let pictures tell my experiences in the Philippines. [...]
A New Generation
Posted: 23rd January 2011 by Elyse in Resources, WorkTags: Bible Translation, God, inspiration, missions, photo, photography, photojournalist, Vanuatu
I love images. I believe that a good image tells a story much longer than 1000 words. It shows detail, complexity and emotion. For better or worse an image can inspire, move to tears, disgust, or even start a war. As a photojournalist for Monsoon, I know how important images are to mobilize support for [...]
The Privilege of Being a Journalist
Posted: 23rd January 2011 by Debora in WorkTags: Chiang Mai, communications, inspiration, missions, thailand
Last week I went to Chiang Mai to interview teachers at the Grace International School (GIS). Although the trip started out a bit chaotic it was probably the best experience on my internship so far. I got to see how God is right there at my side and I got to meet many inspiring people [...]
I am in so much trouble when I go back to the US. It is 80 degrees here in Manila and I have been a bit cold at times. Yes, you heard me correctly. After spending the past two years in Asia where it is always hot, my body is a bit confused about what [...]
Mass email ’til your hearts content…
Posted: 13th January 2011 by Rachel in ResourcesTags: mass email, program, resource
We told you one thing we’re going to be adding here are resources and my mom told me NEVER to lie. So here is a great one that Kenji shared at www.monsoonhub.org. Click here to read more!
My love-hate relationship with technology
Posted: 10th January 2011 by Debora in Life, WorkTags: computer, journalism, problems, technology
Nowadays journalism is much more than putting stories or ideas into words. Even though I can’t look back on a decade long career, I think I’ve learned a few things. One of them is: IT-skills are, if not necessary, at least extremely beneficial. If you’re gifted in writing that’s great. But it’s definitely of great [...]
Christmas in Asia
Posted: 7th January 2011 by Rachel in LifeTags: christmas, Manila, orchard road, parol, singapore
This is my second Christmas spent in Asia. And yes, it is different. Here in Manila, Christmas really starts in September. Because that month ushers in the -ber months which automatically means Christmas, duh ;) It was pretty hilarious to walk around in September and hear Christmas music blasting around every corner. The malls were [...]