Archive for Jon’s Journal
Afghan Update 2012
I have said this before, but I really can’t say it enough — I am convinced that our Afghanistan project is a game-changer on almost every level… it feels like a very special moment in time where we are seeing cultural and social divides get absolutely pushed to the wayside. There are the obvious benefits [...]
Read moreSWU Partnership – Brazil
One of the best things about what we do is being exposed to people/groups around the world who are doing innovative and inspiring things… people out there, taking initiative and choosing to not only do their part, but trail-blaze in the process. Of course I love our country – it’s been a place that is [...]
Read moreProject Amazon 2011-V.1
Mother Nature has certainly been committed to getting our attention lately… the last couple years have been riddled with an overwhelming amount of natural disasters. I believe that all this is cyclical when speaking in terms of the “big picture”, but am also aware that it’s a cycle that none of us have been around [...]
Read moreEmpowering Individuals
Greetings from India! I arrived here two days ago after what seemed to be a bottomless pit of traveling. My flight was late getting into Frankfurt (from LA) which resulted in missing the connector to my final destination in India – Chennai. Since there is only one of these flights a day I had to [...]
Read moreLong Trek to India
I just made the long trek to India to join Jonno Durant and Stefan Hunt on their quest to visit every state in the country. If you saw their Surfing 50 States film, you can imagine what this one will be like.Fortunately for me, we’re on the coast near a city called Chennai, so I [...]
Read moreChallenge & Determination Breeds Success
Fritz and I had an incredible day yesterday. We got out of the city and visited his home town of Leogane (epicenter of quake). We had a special lighthearted mission this time… and after the days we’ve been having it was so damn refreshing to get back to the core of what we do – [...]
Read more50% of Children Die
Waves for Water unites with the United Nations and community leaders in Haiti to distribute clean water solution throughout the country. Something so simple is saving lives.
Read moreA Symbol of Hope in Haiti
I arrived back into PAP on the 19th… and yesterday marked the day the Government was to announce who they are allowing to participate in the upcoming Presidential elections in Nov. The vibe in the streets of PAP seemed to be pretty even keeled, especially on Thurs. It was different then times past. There is [...]
Read moreIn Loving Memory
I would like to take a moment to celebrate the life of someone very near to me. My Aunt Leslie lost her battle with cancer two mornings ago. My family and I are grieving the loss of a truly beautiful soul. My heart is completely with my uncle Mitch, in remembrance of her spirit. This [...]
Read moreIncredibly Busy & Extremely Happy – Haiti
Still going…. I literally haven’t stopped moving since I got here. As my father likes to say at the end of another day in Haiti, “Incredibly busy, extremely happy!” I sit here now at our base camp in PAP and ponder the past few weeks. I’m heading back to US tomorrow, so just gathering my [...]
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