Category Archives: Humanitarian Work

It’s one of my weaknesses: Books for Kids

Posted on January 9, 2026 by Ann Laemmlen Lewis

Today we loaded up the back of the car with books I’ve purchased for local kids who need books.  The United Way works with moms and kids in 2 programs:  Welcome Baby and Everyday Learners.  During home visits, the mothers … Continue reading →

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Visiting the Light the World Giving Machine

Posted on December 28, 2025 by Ann Laemmlen Lewis

In 2017, the first Light the World Giving Machine appeared in the Joseph Smith Memorial Building in Salt Lake City.  That first kiosk introduced the world to the idea of charitable giving with a vending machine. This year, there were … Continue reading →

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Donations for Zimbabwe Delivered

Posted on November 2, 2025 by Ann Laemmlen Lewis

This evening we picked up our 3rd carload of donations for Zimbabwe.  I helped our neighborhood do a humanitarian project last month (while we were in Hilton Head).  I was sad to miss it.  Here’s the report the ladies sent … Continue reading →

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“My Lord Will Have Need of Me” –Meeting Elder and Sister Huber

Posted on October 8, 2023 by Ann Laemmlen Lewis

Elder Peter Huber and Sister Carla Huber are currently serving in the Frankfurt Mission as Humanitarian Missionaries.  I was asked to prepare a press release about an award they received last week, and so I called to interview them in … Continue reading →

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Ouelessebougou Annual Board Retreat, Sundance

Posted on July 13, 2023 by Ann Laemmlen Lewis

One more big thing is checked off our list. Today at our Sundance cabin we were retired from the Ouelessebougou Alliance Board of Directors, and John stepped down as the Chairman of the Board.  It’s been a load of work … Continue reading →

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The 2023 Ouelessebougou Gala and Auction

Posted on April 29, 2023 by Ann Laemmlen Lewis

We work all year with the Ouelessebougou Alliance to prepare for what happened today–our annual gala and auction, where we hope to raise enough money to keep our programs and projects moving forward for the rest of the year. We … Continue reading →

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A Documentary About Zambia and Swiss Friends

Posted on February 7, 2023 by Ann Laemmlen Lewis

This afternoon we got a call from our friend, Katharina Odavic, in Switzerland. Her daughter, Cornelia and husband Freddie are in town and we were invited to go to SLC tonight for a special showing of Cornelia’s film about Zambia. … Continue reading →

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Honoring Anounou Sissoko and our Malian OBGYN Team

Posted on February 4, 2023 by Ann Laemmlen Lewis

We’ve had 2 celebrations this week, first honoring Anounou, our Ouelessebougou Field Director.  He’s retired after 20 years of wonderful service.  We were happy to have him here in town for a few days and we gathered to honor him.  … Continue reading →

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Feminine Hygiene Kits Arrive in Malawi!

Posted on December 8, 2022 by Ann Laemmlen Lewis

This week I received a report from my friend, Rachel McCracken in Yakima.  She recently traveled to Malawi to help establish a library in a refugee camp there.  She also took a small supply of Yakima Freedom Kits (formerly DfG) … Continue reading →

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Donations for Zimbabwe

Posted on November 17, 2022 by Ann Laemmlen Lewis

This morning we took a carload of donations for Zimbabwe to the LDS Humanitarian Center in Salt Lake.  I love visiting there to see all the good being done in the world.  Donations and volunteers bless so many lives.  These … Continue reading →

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