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Writings from the Hearth


Lessons from Rwanda: Warning Signs & Resilience for Today
HearthFinder is about building and protecting hearths, whether that means starting a new life abroad or finding ways to stay safe where you are. Part of tending the hearth is remembering history, because history has much to teach us about resilience in times of upheaval. One of the hardest but most important stories to revisit is Rwanda. A Brief History Rwanda is a small country in East Africa with a long history of farming, family, and tight-knit communities. But colonial po

Jillian Aurora
Sep 17, 20255 min read


Guarding the Digital Hearth: Staying Safe Online in Uncertain Times
In times like these—when conversations about civilian-on-civilian violence, even public executions, are no longer unthinkable in the...

Jillian Aurora
Sep 17, 20253 min read


A Day in European Life: Between Strain and Beauty
When people imagine moving to Europe, they often picture fairy-tale streets, slow mornings with espresso, and endless time to enjoy art,...

Jillian Aurora
Sep 17, 20252 min read


Welcome to HearthFinder: A Home Beyond Borders
For the past decade, I’ve dreamed of living in Europe. I wanted the rhythm of old cities, the slower pace of village life, and the chance...

Jillian Aurora
Sep 17, 20252 min read
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