The Weight of Silence

The Art of Human Kindness

Shelley Seale — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 19:03:28 +0000

For today’s Good News Wednesday, I would like to share a wonderful story about an artist, a journey, and the incredible organization that came from them. I’m talking about Michael Daube and his amazing story, which I’ve shared before. In the late 80s, New Jersey-based artist Michael Daube was backpacking around India. In Calcutta, two small [...]

A New Look at Poverty

Shelley Seale — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 17:01:40 +0000

For today’s Good News Wednesday, I would like to share something written by my friend, Deepa Krishnan. Deepa runs the tour company Mumbai Magic, an excellent visitor tour service that shows the real India, led by insiders and locals of the city with a great cultural immersion and respect for the traditions and culture of India. [...]

Success Stories from Orphanages

Shelley Seale — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 17:01:16 +0000

For today’s Good News Wednesday, I would like to share a child’s success story in another part of South Asia. Nepal and India are often intertwined when it comes to issues affecting children. Nepalese girls who are trafficked into the sex trade are usually brought into India, and other children pulled into child labor are [...]

The Smallest Sacrifices

Shelley Seale — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 14:31:17 +0000

For today’s Good News Wednesday segment, I first want to highlight some exciting news. I will be on Peter Greenberg’s nationally syndicated “Worldwide Travel” radio show this Saturday, October 10! The show begins at 9 am Central Time, and you can listen to it online by clicking the Listen Now button on the right-hand side of [...]

Good News Wednesday – Akanksha Cards for Change

Shelley Seale — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 16:19:33 +0000

Today’s Good News Wednesday segment is about a very simple, easy way that you can help create positive change for the future of these children. Akanksha is a non-profit organization in India that is dedicated to education of the poorest and most vulnerable children. They go into the slums and streets to bring a better education [...]

Good News Wednesday – Another child sponsored

Shelley Seale — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 05:01:01 +0000

I decided to start the “Good News Wednesday” series because of all the feedback from readers who share their own personal, heartwarming stories of hope with me. Even though the issues facing vulnerable children are difficult and many, there are also so many inspirational tales of positive change that make me feel that all of [...]

Good News Wednesday

Shelley Seale — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 04:10:02 +0000

Today I am unveiling a new feature – Good News Wednesday! Every Wednesday I will share an inspiring story affecting these children. We all can use some good news, and there are so many wonderful people doing amazing work. I think they should be recognized, and children who have a second chance at a future acknowledged. Today [...]

Help The Miracle Foundation win $3,000-6,000!

Shelley Seale — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 19:51:32 +0000

Recently The Miracle Foundation, an Austin nonprofit that supports orphanages and hundreds of children in India, had a chance to secure a permanent spot on the Global Giving website. The Miracle Foundation secured the place on Global Giving for two years, by raising $4,000 from 50 unique donors, in 30 days. Now, the foundation has a [...]

Shelley on NPR and other fun stuff!

Shelley Seale — Sun, 23 Aug 2009 23:00:08 +0000

Last week, Austin’s KUT Radio featured an interview with me on the August 17 “Morning Edition” show. You can click here to listen to the 5-minute interview – the page also features some beautiful photos of the children. In addition, a number of NPR affiliate stations around the country picked up the story and broadcast it [...]

India Abroad Feature Article!

Shelley Seale — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 21:57:03 +0000

This week’s India Abroad magazine (August 7 issue) ran a 3-page feature article about The Weight of Silence, the children, and my journey with them and the issues affecting them. I believe it may be one of the best articles or reviews done so far on the book – author Prem Panicker interviewed me extensively over [...]