This policy brief highlights the fact that in the midst of bountiful resources, 795 million people—one in nine people—do not have food. The planet suffers as a result of humanity’s irresponsible stewardship, contrary to the divine mandate (Genesis 1:26, 28–30). It offers some policy recommendations for Congress and the U.S. government. Published by Mennonite Central Committee U.S. (Washington Memo, Volume XLVIII, No. 3, Fall/Winter 2016.) Read more
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Be fruitful: Ending Global Hunger
Posted by charleyblogging on March 27, 2024
https://charlbiorah.blog/2024/03/27/be-fruitful-ending-global-hunger/
Washington Witness: Reaching both mother and child
The article focus on the concerns raised by World Health Organization in 2015. That, about 830 women die each day due to complications related to pregnancy and childbirth, HIV and AIDS and other preventable diseases such as malaria and tuberculosis. It calls for a demonstration of extraordinary global commitment that will fund life-saving treatment and prevention programs for millions of people around the world. Published by Anabaptist World (November 7, 2016). Read more. This article was originally published by Mennonite World Review
Posted by charleyblogging on March 27, 2024
https://charlbiorah.blog/2024/03/27/washington-witness-reaching-both-mother-and-child/
Empowering Girls In South Sudan
The article focuses on the benefit of empowering girls through education. In a community in South Sudan, girls were generally confined to domestic life, centered around farming, household chores and upkeep, early marriage and child-bearing, without much opportunity for formal education. Boys, in contrast, have had access to education and social and economic life. The girls are a generation of change makers who will impact their country, with intelligent minds that have acquired knowledge (Proverbs 18:15). Publish by ThirdWay (October 7, 2016). Read more
Posted by charleyblogging on March 27, 2024
https://charlbiorah.blog/2024/03/27/empowering-girls-in-south-sudan/
Peace on the Hill: Blessed are the peacemakers…
The article proposes nurturing the hearts of young people for peace, as it will lead to making peace an attitude that is lived and a moral code that guides society towards just peace. Across the globe, the importance of young people and their involvement in a sustainable future is both evident and indispensable. Published by PeaceSigns (July 30, 2016). Read more
Posted by charleyblogging on March 27, 2024
https://charlbiorah.blog/2024/03/27/peace-on-the-hill-blessed-are-the-peacemakers/
Rejected and Stigmatized, But Saved By Your Love
The article focused on the 2014 Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) report, which estimated that between 3.4 million and 3.7 million Nigerians are living with HIV. This includes more than 400,000 children. Another 1.1 million to 3.3 million children have been orphaned due to AIDS. The world has committed to ending the global AIDS epidemic by 2030, but while enormous gains have been made, persistent challenges remain. Adequate resources from countries such as the United States are critical in responding to this challenge. Published by ThirdWay (June 10, 2016). Read more
Posted by charleyblogging on March 27, 2024
https://charlbiorah.blog/2024/03/27/rejected-and-stigmatized-but-saved-by-your-love/
Democratic Republic of Congo’s Electoral Hope
The article calls for the great need for support from the United States and others in the international community to support the electoral process and institutions, such as the Electoral Management Body and civil society organizations. It affirms that diplomatic assistance, as well as resources for electoral equipment, personnel and logistics should be prioritized. This assistance would help encourage and build the resilience of Congolese in their desire for good governance, peace and sustainable development and could be a first step toward sustained peace and stability in the country. Published by ThirdWay (May 13, 2016). Read more
Posted by charleyblogging on March 27, 2024
https://charlbiorah.blog/2024/03/27/democratic-republic-of-congos-electoral-hope/
Seek the common good
The article looks at the ethical and moral implications of the 2017 President’s request, as the budget would reduce funding for several poverty-focused development-assistance accounts. Already, less than 1 percent of the U.S. federal budget goes to international development activities, including food assistance, global health programs and international disaster assistance. God has bestowed more than enough resources on humanity (Gen. 1:28-30), yet astonishing poverty remains in the midst of plenty. Published by Anabaptist World (February 29, 2016). Read more. This article was originally published by Mennonite World Review
Posted by charleyblogging on March 27, 2024
https://charlbiorah.blog/2024/03/27/seek-the-common-good/
2015: A Year of Heightened Expectations
The article examines the need for food assistance, which has been exacerbated by violent conflict in places such as the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The violence has led to farmers being evicted from farmlands. Also, as a policy reflective piece, it highlights the fact that in 2013, more than 36 million people experienced deep, acute and chronic poverty, and were impacted by U.S. food assistance. And that the U.S. government’s global leadership in addressing food insecurity should reinvigorate our commitment to advocate for U.S. international food aid programs in what is certain to be a tough budget environment. Published by Third Way (February 5, 2015). Read more
Posted by charleyblogging on March 27, 2024
https://charlbiorah.blog/2024/03/27/2015-a-year-of-heightened-expectations/
Peace on the Hill: Tears and Hope
The article highlights the fact that in order to be faithful followers of Christ who would inherit the Kingdom, we must heed the call to attend to the needy in acts of mercy by ensuring access to enough food, improvement of farming techniques and fairer trade policies (Matthew 25:31-46). When we raise our voices and translate the prophetic zeal of our hearts through prayers for our policymakers or legislators, and call on Congress to enact laws or bills or policies for the common good of humanity, then, we are seeking to bring dignity and hope to millions of people through food, relief and development provided in a modest and dignifying manner. Published by PeaceSigns (March 26, 2015). Read more
Posted by charleyblogging on March 27, 2024
https://charlbiorah.blog/2024/03/27/peace-on-the-hill-tears-and-hope/
Defeating Hunger
The article explores an argument that points out the need to address both the accessibility and the availability of food. Supporting small farmers in a dignifying and transparent manner is key to addressing hunger. Unfortunately, rather than focusing on sustainable agriculture techniques like these, too often international food assistance promotes an industrialized form of agriculture that relies heavily on fertilizers, pesticides, and energy. This type of agriculture and certain forms of traditional agriculture are also major contributors to climate change. Published by ThirdWay (May 29, 2015). Read more
Posted by charleyblogging on March 26, 2024
https://charlbiorah.blog/2024/03/26/defeating-hunger/
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