Ugo Mozie is a stylist and fashion designer and he got his first celebrity client at 17. He has designed for Justin Bieber, Stevie Wonder, Beyonce and more. But more than working with celebrities, Ugo oozes with wisdom, and it’s this wisdom that keeps him grounded.

“They Called Us Love” by Deborah Meroff is a captivating book on the journey of April Holden’s life, a British woman who followed the call of God on her life to establish centers for street children throughout African countries.

Seele contributor, Ben Mack shares that amongst the challenge of find himself in Gabon recently, he experienced God through Christian hospitality.

Rose Tchwenko works for CARE, an organization within a worldwide movement dedicated to ending poverty. They are known everywhere for our unshakeable commitment to the dignity of people. Rose opens up about the issues facing young girls in Malawi, a landlocked country in southeast Africa.

The CARE Global Leaders Network is working in Africa to bring food security. About half of the population of Southern Africa struggles every day to find enough food to eat, and more than 12 million children under age 5 are malnourished. 

Seele is turning to African artisans like Adam Foya, an entrepreneur who lives in Tanzania’s commercial port, Dar es Salaam. Adam now designs and sells apparel, bags, and accessories with his company, Xarafa Clothing & Accessories.

Rebekah Mazzei, lives in British Columbia and works in the corporate world. She recently went on a mission trip to Zambia, to work with Village of Hope, a Canadian charitable organization bringing hope to children in need throughout Africa. She shares her experience here.

During her time in the Bush Administration, Charity Wallace, was the Deputy Chief of Protocol of the United States and Director of Advance for First Lady Laura Bush, and from 2009-2010, Charity was the Chief of Staff to Mrs. Laura Bush.