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An Interview with Ray Haakonsen (part 2 of 2)

Posted August 16 in Lesotho, Ray

Today, we continue with our interview of Ray Haakonsen, executive director of Beautiful Gate Lesotho, and author of a new …

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An Interview with Ray Haakonsen (part 1 of 2)

Posted August 9 in Lesotho, Ray, benefit

Ray Haakonsen is the Executive Director of Beautiful Gate Lesotho and a newly published author. Ray’s book, An Arrested Heart, …

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An Arrested Heart

Posted July 21 in Fundraiser, Lesotho, Merchandise, Ray

All of us involved with Beautiful::Africa are excited for the release of Ray Haakonsen’s autobiography: An Arrested Heart.
In his …

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We’ve Got Winners!

Posted June 4 in Fundraiser, Merchandise, design

Congratulations to the winners of our Beautiful::Africa t-shirt giveaway.
After receiving 37 total entrants, 21 on the website and 16 …

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God’s Heart for the Fatherless

Posted May 21 in observations, video

Wanted to share a video from Jedd Medefind, President of the Christian Alliance for Orphans. Jedd is not affiliated with …

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It Was a Beautiful Run

Posted April 1 in Lesotho, run

We’re getting excited for the upcoming Beautiful Art Benefit, and we hope that you’ll make plans to join us for …

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A Song for Africa

Posted October 28 in Lesotho

When Leeland performed in concert for Beautiful::Africa back in March of 2009, the Spirit moved them to sing a song …

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The Gift Exchange

Posted November 2 in Lesotho

After the speeches, introductions, songs and dances, the gifts were exchanged.
First, we received our gifts:

Next, we gave our gifts:

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Warm and Joyful People

Posted November 1 in Lesotho, observations

If I had to choose how to describe the residents of Lesotho, warm and joyful would be two words I …

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The Gift-Presentation Dance

Posted October 31 in Lesotho

After the chief’s wife had welcomed us and everyone was introduced, the residents of the village presented us with gifts …

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