Posts by Mary Hall
Sponsored Child in Thailand Excels Against the Odds
In the mist-covered mountains of Phitsanulok, where the Hmong community of Ban Huai Nam Sai resides, lives a young boy named Nawin—known affectionately as “Nu-sua.” At first glance, he is…
Read MoreWinter Events at the Pearl S. Buck Estate
Pearl S. Buck International is excited to host a range of new as well as returning activities and events this winter. All events and activities will take place on the…
Read MoreLooking Back on A Year of Bridging Cultures and Changing Lives
Thanks to all of Pearl S. Buck International’s generous child sponsors and donors, the children, families, and communities supported and served by our global affiliates and their humanitarian aid programs…
Read MoreTwo Community Leaders Added to Board of Directors
Pearl S. Buck International is pleased to announce that Dave Herold and Tanya Casas have joined its board of directors. For over 60 years Pearl S. Buck International has carried…
Read MoreWinter and Holiday Events Return this Month
A full schedule of winter holiday events return this month to the historic Pearl S. Buck Estate. Each year during the Annual Festival of Trees, the rooms of Pearl S.…
Read MoreUpdate on Children and Families Affected by Thailand-Cambodia Violence and Border Conflict
In August, Pearl S. Buck International put out an emergency appeal to support sponsored children and families served by Pearl S. Buck Foundation Thailand, who had been displaced by military…
Read MoreFinding Inspiration and Confidence at Chongshi Girls’ School
“Grades aren’t everything,” notes Wuruoyan, a student at Chongshi Girls’ School in China. “What truly matters is the courage to persevere, even when things get tough. Now at the end…
Read MoreAccess to Diapers Life-Changing for Children Living in Vietnam Orphanage
Pearl S. Buck International Vietnam (PSBIV) works with children living in seven orphanages there, implementing many useful projects and activities to support the emotional, health, and nutrition needs. One of…
Read MorePhilippines College Program Continues to Thrive
Pearl S. Buck Foundation Philippines (PSBP) was thrilled to announce that this past year, nine sponsored children graduated from college. All of these students passed their board examinations in their…
Read MoreWriting Center Announces Fall 2025 and Winter 2026 Class Schedule
The Pearl S. Buck Writing Center has announced dates and times for its Fall 2025 and Winter 2026 workshops and writing classes. In keeping with the literary legacy of Pulitzer…
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