This week at Actions Beyond Words (ABW), our headquarters pulsed with the vibrant energy of teams from Norway (Paracrew), Finland (Nada-Nord), and Japan (WDRAC) working together towards a common goal. Everyone from the various international teams had a very busy week, but we want to take a moment to give a huge shout-out to Berit...
In the quest to embody the very soul of a young NGO like ABW, one often grapples with the challenge of resource constraints. How does one portray the passion and spirit driving the organisation without substantial investment?Enter an unexpected twist of fate. When the parent of a new volunteer stumbled upon ABW through our social...
In November 2023, Southern California native Flavio seized the opportunity to join Actions Beyond Words (ABW) on a humanitarian mission to Ukraine. Despite the unfamiliarity of working in a war zone and experiencing below-zero temperatures, Flavio's eagerness prevailed. Co-founders Simon Massey and Travis Goode welcomed him in Poland after a grueling 25+ hour journey, marking...
Humanitarian Aid Mission to Polish-Ukrainian Border: Bringing Hope to RefugeesThe ongoing conflict in Ukraine has displaced millions of people, forcing them to flee their homes in search of safety and security. As a result, many refugees have found themselves stranded at the border between Poland and Ukraine, struggling to survive in harsh winter conditions. That's...
In the heart of the humanitarian aid efforts, Actions Beyond Words welcomed a familiar face to their dedicated team. Andrew Sloan, a seasoned adventurer, and old colleague, embarked on a two-week journey from Utah, making his way through SFO and LHR to join the impactful mission. Working side by side with the passionate team, including Simon, Travis,...
Actions Beyond Words, a newly founded, highly dedicated humanitarian organization, has achieved the seemingly impossible by swiftly raising funds and delivering essential generators to families in Ukraine. The impact of these life-altering generators on the affected families cannot be overstated. Under the leadership Adam Roof and Colin Hilliard, Actions Beyond Words rallied the Burlington community, enabling...