What Is Ashinaga Mission Statement

Annika’s natural propensity towards academic success has always placed me in a position of comparison; though three years younger, I would strive to excel as she did. Even if I couldn’t reach her level, the pressure motivated me to do my best, and her assuring and calm demeanor would remind me that there’s always another shot. Learning from her habits and attitude gave me the guidance to succeed on my own and be proud of my accomplishments; my inductance into National Honor Society proved to me that the pressure of having someone to look up to can be a supportive force rather than a debilitating grievance. Similarly, Jaineel’s natural athletic ability in every sport he pursued from basketball to karate pushed me to perform my best in tennis. His determination to live by a schedule in order to see progress gave me the foresight to not give up when I wanted to throw in the towel, and his love for sports reminds me of why I continue to play tennis even today.  Living with 8 other perspectives to a situation is a true blessing. If there is ever a dilemma in my life, everyone will share his or her opinion but support me no matter which direction I choose. Growing up with my family has definitely been a unique experience, but I would never change it for the world. My home gives me strength, assurance, stability, laughter, and love as I wake up to 8 people banging on my bedroom door every morning ready to

During the civil war in Sierra Leone great numbers of people died and if they survived, traumatic images keep them company for the rest of their lives. Ishmael Beah, who was a child at the time, had to face the horrors of war. Beah’s innocence was stolen and replaced with the mentality of a soldier. Fortunately, he survived long enough to be rescued by UNICEF agents. He is rehabilitated but those memories cannot be forgotten and it is impossible for him to have another childhood.

On January 29, 2001 at around four o’clock in the afternoon, a beautiful little girl named Leslie Arreaga was born. It was the first time I was able to hold and see a baby so up close. When I saw her for the first time I didn’t know what to say. All I told my parents was “ I love her and she is perfect.” My parents laugh at me because I was only four years old when she was born. I just couldn’t believe that I was finally an older sister. I remember that every time a person would come in and try to hold her I would give them a look saying “ If you hurt her, I will hurt you.” Leslie was the most precious little baby I had ever seen in my little four year life. She was so chubby, with big brown eyes and a little heart shaped mouth. The day my

Twelve years ago, Esther sponsored two children in Uganda, Joseph & Brenda, while working in the Village, who were only six years old at the time, and she continues to support their education by giving them an opportunity to attend a boarding school in Uganda. Her work with the children doesn’t stop there; she also mentors them and other children in Uganda throughout the year with frequent telephone calls and text messages. She is affectionately called “Mummy Esther” by many, both young and old.

Being born in the large west African nation of Nigeria, I was aware of the economic, social, and health hardships faced by many people in my country. This reality did not escape my life and the hardships my family and I faced while in Nigeria had a profound impact in the person I am today. Fortunately for us we were able to win the Visa Lottery and immigrate to America where my passion for learning and science began.

In the TED Talk “How Adoption Worked for Me” presented by Christopher Ategeka, the viewer learns how adoption changed the impoverished life of the speaker. Ategeka begins his presentation by explaining, how he struggled to survive after he lost both of his parents at a very young age. The audience soon was brought awareness that the charity campaigns that they view on television are not a scam, and serve a person. Many individuals like Ategeka were able to survive for as long as they have because of these donors. In addition, the kindness of one specific donor family, who opened a door filled with opportunity for a better life, was explained. Christopher Ategeka informs his audience this family was willing to provide him with enough financial support to receive a college education in the land of the free. The experience of finalizing all of his paperwork was a memorable one, which described, “I walked

When I was five years old, my mom told me that there were some children who didn’t have moms. I was shocked, and told my mother frankly that I’d be their mom. Caring for children with early trauma has been the driving passion of my life. When I was six and again when I was eight, my parents adopted children from Vietnam. Having siblings who were born and orphaned in another country put a very personal face for me on human rights and child welfare issues around the world. I’ve spent the last four years working for the International Foster Care program at Catholic Charities Fort

My maternal great-grandmother, Turinesh Desta, was born in Tigray, Ethiopia and had never attended school in her life. She was forced into marriage at 13, ran away from her husband with her children at 16, and started her own restaurant at 17. My paternal grandmother, Alefech Dominico Ghermay, was educated, spoke five languages, and married the love of her life, who was a doctor. In my life, I was fortunate enough to live under one roof with these two women. Although they were innately different in almost every aspect imaginable, they shared a common ground in that they both taught me defining lessons about hard work, determination, and loving and respecting others, as well as

Born in Haiti to Mr. & Mrs. Lormeus Frederick, my lifestyle as a child was very modest, humble, and supportive. We weren’t rich, nor were we poor; my parents provided food on the table every day and enrolled us in the most prestigious school in the country. Our home was very peaceful and fun. My father had five children from previous relationships while my mother only had two. Being the youngest child, I was always well protected and spoiled by everyone; it got annoying sometimes always being babied as if I couldn’t do things on my own. My siblings and I got along very well, of course we had our misunderstandings at times, but we always stuck together and had each other’s back. I sometimes wish I could go back to that life again.

AT is a 22-year-old female patient of Chinese extraction who lives with her boyfriend at the basement of her parent's house, in Toronto. She is single and has no children. She completed her undergrad diploma at the University of Toronto. Currently, she is supported by saving, her father.

Born in the generation of technology, Jae Imani is a twenty-one year old woman mixed with Spanish and black. Being the second generation born in American, Jae identifies with her Caribbean roots of Spanish and West Indian. Her mother’s family is from Barbados and her father’s family is from Panama. Jae values both the Bajan and Panamanian cultural equally. Growing up, Jae’s family socioeconomic status was the middle class. Jae’s parents worked hard to support her and her little brother. She was raised Christian, but currently does not practice any religious beliefs. However, Jae believes in God, blessings and prayers. Also, Jae is asthmatic which stopped her from dancing or doing any intense cardio. Although asthmatic, Jae does not consider asthma as a disability.

Having lived in Saint Paul, Minnesota my whole life a huge company around here is Aveda. There are many partner salons all over, and I myself have been to a few. According to their website the mission statement is “Our mission at avid is to care for the world we live in, from the products we make to the ways in which we give back to society. At Aveda we strive to set an example for environmental leadership and responsibility, not just in the world of beauty, but around the world”. While looking around their website on the “about us” section I could tell that, that mission statement really rings true.

I’d had enough. If my family couldn’t accept me for who I was I didn’t know who else could. Ever since I’d arrived they had been judging me, comments like “why don't you take that thing off and relax?” In reference to my hijab, where now so common that I couldn’t handle it anymore. So I decided it was time to go to the only person in this world who could understand me. Yoko. We had been friends since childhood and was the main reason I converted to Islam. She’s the only one who can understand what I am going through. Can understand the pain, suffering and hardship. Walking into the children’s room Aisha was the last of the children still in bed. Her lock of dark hair covered her face and she looked so peaceful I almost didn’t want to wake her.

Ishmael Beah was a boy from Sierra Leone who became a soldier in the country`s tragic civil war. He spent nearly all his childhood running away from the war and eventually ended up joining the army. During difficult times, Ishmael always held on to hope to continue his life’s journey. In A Long Way Gone, the theme is “Always have hope”, and is shown through Ishmael Beah’s hope for a better life, to find his family, and through the rehab staff`s hope for the boy soldiers.

But after spending time there caring for and getting to know this young boy Abai I feel no longer scared nor apprehensive but I definitely take an event such as this as a divine opportunity and moment to flourish in spiritual growth and personal development. Watching Abai start off from a sick, near death child in all senses of the word, to a boy of vastly improved strength, moral and personal motivation was truly an awe inspiring and enduring moment for myself. This experience has been the highest achievement, from both a personal and professional regard. If I could do this again, I would have explored the possibility of acquiring more medications and supplies from various donations and vendors to take with me so that I may have been able to impact the lives of perhaps even more under privileged individuals. After my travels and time spent in this remote and desolate region of Ethiopia, I have discovered a new level of motivation and personal desire to continuously give the greatest in nursing care and furthermore, in human