Stories from the volunteers and communities that we work with.
With Mother’s Day this weekend, we want to honor the mothers who look after us, care for us, support us, and inspire us. Worldwide, mothers and mother-figures alike give selflessly for others and teach us how to be our best selves. Their willingness to take care of others makes the world a better place. So, […]
As people worldwide take precautions during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the swift actions taken by many have provided critical help to those infected with the virus. From healthcare and other essential workers to local law enforcement and service organizations, humanity is uniting globally. The ASEA Advancing Life Foundation made sure to join the fight against […]
In Siem Reap, Cambodia, local people are now reaping what they sowed with the help of new friends. A few months have passed since ASEA volunteers helped establish community gardens in areas where they recently weren’t even possible. Now, the gardens are flourishing and the volunteers are witnessing the impact a simple act can have. […]
In the Pouk District of Cambodia, outside of Siem Reap, over 7,000 people live and work in less-than-favorable conditions. Despite a rich heritage and beautiful culture, the people in this region are suffering from extreme poverty and, as a result, do not have the resources or the knowledge for how to access clean water. Due […]
It’s a wonderful time of year, and the most deserving recipients of the spirit of giving are those who make it possible for us to live the way we do. Generally given less attention than highly advertised days like Black Friday or Cyber Monday, perhaps the most important event every holiday season benefitting folks nationwide […]
Triathlete Shaw Burke is known for competing in over 200 triathlons and 19 Ironman competitions, winning 50 gold medals and 3 silvers over the course of his career. But behind his tough-guy exterior lived an untold story about his time spent in the military and the ways his experiences during that time have plagued him […]
When the Advancing Life Foundation heard that ASEA was pairing up with Orange County Choppers, they jumped at the chance to help organize a special event to raise money for their charitable partners, Operation Underground Railroad and St. Jude’s. The OCC team was on-site at ASEA’s Convention to unveil the custom ASEA bike they had […]
At the recent ASEA 2019 Global Convention in Las Vegas, the ASEA Advancing Life Foundation announced its newest partnership for breaking the cycle of poverty, suffering, and abuse: The organization is called Vision Cambodia, and their sole focus is improving the quality of life for rural Cambodians. At the convention where the announcement was made, […]
Every year ASEA volunteers look forward to joining the Advancing Life Foundation for an extraordinary hands-on expedition. With past efforts focused on building the foundation of the Inta-Kara Advancing Life Center—a unique learning institute—in rural Ecuador, this year’s expedition began with enough work completed to see student enrollments just around the corner! On Sunday, 14 […]
Now in its third year, the work of ASEA Advancing Life in Cotacachi, Ecuador, continued this summer with the first of 2019’s two expedition groups making an unforgettable impact in June. The volunteers who aided in the building of a vocational campus furthered progress toward the end goal of training local villagers with skills for […]