Kreig EcklundJul 11, 20181 minGetting ready for the big trip...Last year, we founded Keyara's Gift with the vision of providing access to education, healthcare and other basic needs for those in the...
Kreig EcklundMay 7, 20201 minThank you for participating on Giving Tuesday Now!Thank you for Giving Tuesday Now! We raised $5,286.36 and matching is open until this weekend, so it's not too late to help out!
Kreig EcklundMay 5, 20202 minGive during Giving Tuesday Now and double the impact of your donation with a matching gift!Donate during Giving Tuesday Now and double the impact of your donation with a matching gift!
Karen EcklundApr 12, 20202 minHappy Passover and Easter from the Keyara’s Gift family here in the US and in Liberia!Today as we celebrate the HOPE of Easter and it’s significance, we also want to give an update on my recent letter and birthday wish!
Karen EcklundApr 1, 20203 minMy Birthday WishI am so fortunate... As I anticipate my 51st Birthday on April 3rd, I feel grateful! In the midst of the COVID-19 Pandemic, I have...
Keyara EcklundAug 3, 20182 minMeeting my sistersAfter meeting my parents, we made plans for them to come back so I could meet my three sisters. I felt excited to meet them but also a...
Kreig EcklundJul 25, 20181 minKeyara's Gift in the Liberian Press!Hey! Keyara's Gift made into the Liberian press. Check it out here: http://gnnliberia.com/2018/07/24/keyaras-gift-restores-hope/
Kreig EcklundJul 24, 20181 minKeyara and her Siblings...It's been an awesome, but long day... It's now nearly 1:00 AM and there is no time to write all that happened today. But I do want to...
Karen EcklundJul 23, 20182 minA day of "rest" - church and HairAfter all the excitement of the last few days, we were looking forward to a day of rest and relaxation. We planned to attend church,...
Kreig EcklundJul 22, 20181 minSummer Camp - Celebration Day!!!Today was the special final day of the Keyara's Gift Summer Camp - a Day of Celebration! What were we celebrating? Several things:...
Kreig EcklundJul 21, 20181 minKeyara's Gift Summer Camp - Day 2Today was another amazing day of summer camp... we were thankful for a dry day which allowed us to play games outside to begin. ...
Kreig EcklundJul 20, 20182 minKeyara's Gift Summer camp - Day 1Wow! Today was a whirlwind! Today was the first day of the Keyara's Gift Summer Camp and it was a great day! There is so much to...
Keyara EcklundJul 18, 20182 minMeeting the parentsWhen I first thought about the idea of meeting my birth parents, I was excited but also nervous. I felt nervous because I haven’t seen...
Karen EcklundJul 18, 20182 minPreparations . . . Today was spent making preparations for our three day camp with the Keyara's Gift students and their parents. In the US we planned,...
Karen EcklundJul 17, 20182 minReunions . . .Today we slept in and woke up to the sounds of soft rain and the ocean crashing outside our window. After a leisurely breakfast, Rev...
Karen EcklundJul 17, 20182 minThe Journey Home to LiberiaAt 4 AM Saturday morning, my sister and mom, Kathleen and Charlene Matthews, along with Kreig’s dad, Stan Ecklund, arrived to help load...
Karen EcklundJul 17, 20182 minWelcome to the JungleAs soon as the plane touched down in Liberia, you could immediately feel it’s usual hectic, energetic energy settle amongst the...
Karen EcklundJul 17, 20181 minFAQAs we’re here in Liberia, we wanted to encourage people to send in questions that you may have about our mission, our plans here or...
Kreig EcklundJul 15, 20181 minQuick Trip updateThis is just a quick update on the trip to Liberia. We're 2/3 of the way there with two flights down and one more to go. Getting ready,...