Laurent has seen so much, yet he has protected his heart and preserved his humanity and kindness. For years, he nurtured a dream of bringing about change in Samwe, though his early initiatives felt too small to address the community’s needs. Joining VHB was an answer to prayer—an opportunity for greater impact. Sweat does not bother him, and his experience has exposed him to the complexities, twists, and turns of working in challenging contexts.