Author: Abigail Hayo

Abigail Hayo

Abigail is an adventure traveler who's visited and volunteered in more than 20 countries, a social media fanatic, photographer, collector of art and experiences, and a fan of red wine. Abigail lives in the village of Kansas City, MO.

Mali Director, Koro Haidara, attends TESOL Program in the United States

April 18, 2024April 19, 2024 Education, Siraba School

I am Mme Korotimi Haidara, a TESOL teacher at the Technical High School of Bamako and a longstanding member of MATE (Malian Association for Teachers of English). I am the ... Read more

An Inspiring Story of Healing and Transformation in Bhopal

February 23, 2024February 26, 2024 Health, Hope, Uncategorized

While all of the cases on a mission trip are inspiring and important, there are a few that stand out and deserve a special mention. This is certainly one of ... Read more

Day One and Two in Bhopal, India

February 20, 2024February 20, 2024 Health, Volunteers

And we’re underway! After touching down in New Delhi and then traveling to Bhopal, the team, consisting of doctors, nurses and specialists, hit the ground running. From the airport in ... Read more

Update on Botosani School for Ukrainian Refugees

November 27, 2023December 28, 2023 Education, Hope

Students at our Botosani School for Ukrainian refugees in Romania continue to thrive. Located on the top floor of a home and community center for refugees created and managed by ... Read more

Scoop Soccer at Siraba School

May 19, 2023December 28, 2023 Health, Siraba School

We know at One Global Village and Siraba School, children involved in organized sports have many physical, developmental, psychological and social benefits. The students at Siraba School play soccer every ... Read more

Mission Report: Bhopal, India 2023

March 9, 2023December 28, 2023 Health, Volunteers

Honey, I’m home. Finally, after a 3-year COVID gap we returned to Bhopal, India for our “annual” mission. We had a team of 26 incredible volunteers from Kansas City, Chicago, ... Read more

Back in Bhopal at Last, 2023

February 20, 2023February 20, 2023 Health, Volunteers

Mission planning, kinda like riding a bike, right? Once you learn, it will come right back to you, maybe? With COVID, it’s been three years since we’ve organized a surgery ... Read more

Happy Year End from One Global Village

December 31, 2021December 31, 2021 Hope

As we look forward to the end of 2021 and start of the new year, there is good news to celebrate in the communities served by One Global Village. We remain in ... Read more

Urgent Request. COVID-19 in India.

April 23, 2021April 29, 2021 Health, Hope

Hello friends, volunteers and supporters of One Global Village’s India Mission. Our friends in Bhopal are in crisis and desperately need our help. NPR April 22nd – How India Went ... Read more

Boi’s Tumor, 13 Years Later…

April 16, 2021December 29, 2023 Health, Hope

The story below was written by Boi on April 16, 2021, the 13th anniversary of his surgery to remove his tumor. It’s been 13 years since I had my tumor ... Read more