Humanitarian work often brings to mind images of war-torn countries and Angelina Jolie in a headscarf. In my house, the idea of administering life-saving medical services, traipsing through remote villages and being hailed as a hero is oft discussed after a bottle or two of wine. However, the morning light brings more than just a headache—it brings the realities of life that can make doing international good seem like an impossibility.
It’s this sentiment, this wish to contribute to humanitarian relief efforts around the world, which inspired Frank and Carolyn Anello to sponsor a refugee family from Burma in 2009. This simple act of kindness spurred the husband and wife duo to found Project Worthmore, a Denver-based, non-profit organization that provides cultural mentorship teams and services to refugees from Burma. The end goal, of course, is for the refugees to find independence and inclusion in their new community….
