Blog
Stories and updates from the Untold staff, clients, partners, and supporters around the world.
Foundational Helping Skills: Transforming Clients By Transforming Our Staff
At Untold, it’s important that we consistently equip our staff with information and training around best practices and the highest quality interventions in their field. As part of our desire to ensure our staff feels equipped and confident in their ability to navigate any client situations, we have committed to introducing a series of internally curated trainings designed to speak directly to situations, concerns, and challenges in the center counselor’s role.
Lisa’s Impact Trip
This June, our U.S. team had the privilege of welcoming Lisa Myers to our team as Director of Donor Engagement. As part of the Untold team, all new hires are given the opportunity to travel to East Africa to witness our work firsthand within the first year of employment, and encouraged to return every few years after. The nature of our work can be intense, and for those of us far away from where it’s happening, it’s important that we stay connected to the reality of life for our clients.
U.S. Board Spotlight: Nate Smith
Please join us in welcoming Nate Smith, Executive Pastor at Trinity Anglican Church, to the Untold U.S. Board!
HIV and Opportunistic Cancer: A Crossroads for Mary
When Untold staff met Mary, the resources needed to continue her cancer treatment were dwindling. Her family had a strong desire to continue assisting her, but couldn’t afford to cover the exorbitent cost of treatment. The local church that previously supported her withdrew their aid. Mary’s physical pain gravely affected every aspect of her life and mentality, but a seed of hope was right at her doorstep.
U.S. Board Spotlight: Shola Omojokun
Two new people have joined the U.S. board at Untold! Meet one of our newest members, Shola Omojokun, Sr. Counsel - Global Employment and Immigration at Chick-fil-A.