After living in South Africa for six weeks I was struck by the stark disparity and the apparent complacence that surrounded it among a population that can be clearly dissected into the haves and have-nots.  Throughout my time there I noted a series of "overheards" that are presented in this multi-media piece, which I found, in one way or another, profound.  I illustrate these occurrences with the hope of encouraging others to see the world through a cartoon lends.  By convoluting their daily routine into something animated, previously unnoticed or unimportant observations are illuminated because of this paradoxically more "realistic" way of seeing the world.When humans become caricatures and the world appears with a two-dimensional twist one views it with an impulsive falsity because of it's seeming absurdness.  But when cartoons venture beyond superhero stories and portray non-fiction, the pictures and captions paint the truth with a poignancy that cannot be matched when they are just another distraction or interruption in our fast-paced lives.

Strap on your shoes, stretch out your legs, and hit the pavement for an early morning run in an effort to raise money for the Thinking Beyond Borders Scholarship Fund.  We are looking for as many people as possible to join our Racing Beyond Borders Team this year.  Whether you can run a marathon, jog a 10K or walk a 5K, you are eligible to join our team.  Our effort this year is national and we need your support.  Please Help

The "Educator - International Program Leader" position is an individual who serves as part of a three person teaching team traveling with the student group for eight months. Together, these educators maintain the safety and health of each student, ensure the daily travel and program logistics are properly coordinated, and implement the service learning curriculum that follows the group throughout the experience. The Program Leaders guide students through personal and intellectual growth with goal setting and constant support.  For a detailed description of responsibilities and qualifications please see the Job Posting on idealist.org.