Author Archives for Juanita Rilling

Disaster Survivors Don’t Need Bottled Water

June 29, 2016 11:21 am Published by Comments Off on Disaster Survivors Don’t Need Bottled Water

We all know people can survive for days without food, but not without water. This tenet of human biology often drives individuals and organizations to donate bottled water in the aftermath of disaster.


Good Intentions Hinder Response to Canada’s Wildfires

May 26, 2016 7:00 am Published by Comments Off on Good Intentions Hinder Response to Canada’s Wildfires

If you’ve been watching the news lately, you may have heard that wildfires continue to rage in Alberta, Canada. The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation reported yesterday that 1,000 additional firefighters from across Canada, the United States, South Africa and other countries will soon join the 1,200-member crew working to contain the fires that have destroyed homes, land and livelihoods.


Giving to Win

April 4, 2014 4:48 pm Published by Comments Off on Giving to Win

I love watching Alyssa Thomas play basketball. Not only because the University of Maryland three-time ACC Player of the Year... View Article


Feed a Bunch

July 17, 2013 4:49 pm Published by Comments Off on Feed a Bunch

A true humanitarian film critic only posts the good stuff! Check out my favorite Video of the Week: While not... View Article