Bonnie Seigel is the mother of Katja Starkey, who founded Touch the Nations. Bonnie has served as the Secretary of Touch the Nations since its inception in 2004. Bonnie passed away on January 12, 2015. Her advocacy through practical, behind-the-scenes support as well as heart passion has impacted lives in Sierra Leone, Burundi and Ethiopia. […]
Ebola Orphanage Work Underway
/ Mike
Work has begun on the two story building with the green roof is part of Kondie Farm School. The children’s home will be right next to it.
Thank You for Emergency Support
/ Mike
After the Bujumbura Central Market was burnt last year leaving many women merchants helpless, we were so thankful for the emergency support provided in their devastation. We were also able to help one street-woman to return to her village of origin. We helped her reunite officially with her husband before the government authorities. Another street-woman […]
Ethiopia Doctor
/ Mike
Dr. Frehun in Ethiopia has been identified as a top teacher in his hospital, while performing truly one-of-a-kind surgeries (like separating Siamese twins, or operating on a 1-kg baby with a major defect in his food tube (esophageal atresia)).
Bwiza Home Update
/ Mike
The children at Bwiza Home are growing up dramatically. One boy had a serious eye problem that forced him to drop out of school last year but this year he was able to resume studying. Four more youth moved on to the secondary school by passing the national test. This makes a total of 7 […]
Ebola Orphans
/ Mike
“Hawanatu” (not her real name) is one of thousands of children who have lost one or both of their parents to Ebola. The stigma against those with any connection to the Ebola virus has led many children orphaned by Ebola to be abandoned by their families, friends and even entire communities. Hawanatu, her mother and […]