The article reminds us of the impact of government policies, especially eliminating peacebuilding programs and drastically cutting funding for some global health programs, and vital programs that provide much-needed food assistance. Prioritizing military spending over humanitarian aid, development assistance and peacebuilding programs is short-sighted and immoral. And, we are called never to be discouraged in sharing and caring for one another. God commands us to give generously and to uphold justice. Published by Anabaptist World (March 26, 2018). Read more. This article was originally published by Mennonite World Review
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Washington Witness: Foreign aid is money well spent
Posted by charleyblogging on March 27, 2024
https://charlbiorah.blog/2024/03/27/washington-witness-foreign-aid-is-money-well-spent/
Weaponized Peace Is Not Genuine Peace
The article offers an overview of distinction between human security and wellbeing. It affirms the importance of localized or community led approaches to transforming root causes of violence, which are unique to that context or community. Also, at the core of Nigeria’s many challenges is severed trust in relationships. Rather than prioritizing a military response, both the Nigerian and U.S. governments should focus their efforts on humanitarian assistance and support for local nonviolent alternatives that prevent violence and help to build bridges and trust. These nonmilitarized approaches would tackle root causes and lead to a more secure and healthy civil society. Published by ThirdWay (February 2, 2018). Read more
Posted by charleyblogging on March 27, 2024
https://charlbiorah.blog/2024/03/27/weaponized-peace-is-not-genuine-peace/
“I Will Not Forget You”
The article reminds us of a reassurance of attention to the crises in Democratic Republic of Congo. And that people displaced by the conflict are in dire need of humanitarian assistance as many lack food, clean water, basic health care and psychosocial support. It calls for an advocacy action, to influence congressional support global poverty programs in the U.S. foreign assistance budget. Published by ThirdWay (November 16, 2017). Read more
Posted by charleyblogging on March 27, 2024
https://charlbiorah.blog/2024/03/27/i-will-not-forget-you/
Pursuing What Makes For Peace In Nigeria
The article emphasizes on the need to invest in peacebuilding initiatives that lead to transforming the minds of the Youth. Protracted conflicts and violence are a result of broken relationships, disenfranchisement, unemployment, and disrespect for the rule of law, inefficient governance and lack of trust with the government. Therefore, countries must invest in peacebuilding and conflict resolution programs. Programs such as the Complex Crises Fund reduce the need for costly military interventions that often lead to the killing of innocent civilians. Published by ThirdWay (September 8, 2017). Read more
Posted by charleyblogging on March 27, 2024
https://charlbiorah.blog/2024/03/27/pursuing-what-makes-for-peace-in-nigeria/
Washington Witness: More arms for Nigeria?
The article reminds us that violent conflicts are increasing, globally. So, governments should prioritize huge investments in holistic peacebuilding initiatives rather than militarized interventions, solely. Also, when not addressed, the humanitarian impact of violent conflicts become devastating, including an increased threat of disease, famine and forced displacements, driving people to live in either refugee camps or with host communities. Published by Anabaptist World (July 17, 2017). 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-more-arms-for-nigeria/
Doing More Than Just Assisting
The article looks at the hazardous effects of poor health infrastructures and draws the attention of policymakers to the fact that about 303,000 women worldwide die annually during childbirth, as a result of health conditions that are preventable and treatable with simple and affordable interventions. Lack of access to education, nutritional training, primary healthcare personnel and socio-economic empowerment further impact the situations faced by these women. Published by ThirdWay (June 2, 2017). Read more
Posted by charleyblogging on March 27, 2024
https://charlbiorah.blog/2024/03/27/doing-more-than-just-assisting/
Peace on the Hill: A community that once was happy
The article shares the catastrophic effects of violence in a community, in northeastern Nigeria. And the fact that confronting social and economic injustice, in northeast Nigeria and around the world, is among the many responsibilities of the human family, irrespective of religion, race or background. Our Christian faith compels us to prioritize others and their needs above ours in a spirit of humility (Philippians 2:3). Published by PeaceSigns (May 25, 2017). Read more
Posted by charleyblogging on March 27, 2024
https://charlbiorah.blog/2024/03/27/peace-on-the-hill-a-community-that-once-was-happy/
Love In The Midst Of Famine And Suffering
The article explores the preference of huge investment in militarized intervention, and the need to increase humanitarian and development assistance, as well as peacebuilding programs. These programs help alleviate suffering from hunger, poverty, illness, natural disasters and violent conflict. Published by ThirdWay (April 7, 2017). Read more
Posted by charleyblogging on March 27, 2024
https://charlbiorah.blog/2024/03/27/love-in-the-midst-of-famine-and-suffering/
My Neighbor, Boko Haram: We can’t end violent extremism with more violence.My Neighbor, Boko Haram:
The article expresses an in-depth personal experience and reflection on how polarization along religious and ethnic lines by politicians led to divisions, suspicion and hatred in communities. Disputes about religious freedom, resource control, and citizenship led to violent conflicts at the local and state levels in Nigeria. Also, many religious sites were desecrated. The article proffers a more humanized and holistic approach to addressing the Boko Haram conflict. Published by Sojourners (March 2017). Read more
Posted by charleyblogging on March 27, 2024
https://charlbiorah.blog/2024/03/27/my-neighbor-boko-haram-we-cant-end-violent-extremism-with-more-violence-my-neighbor-boko-haram/
The Greatest Act Is Love
The article calls for a sustainable U.S. government’s integral global leadership in the fight against extreme poverty globally, investing in life-saving humanitarian and development needs. And that the country has a moral obligation to lead the world in addressing global poverty and confronting the pandemic of diseases. Also, that the president’s budget and congressional appropriations must reflect the priorities of not only the administration but also the values of the American people who elected them. Published by ThirdWay (January 6, 2017). Read more
Posted by charleyblogging on March 27, 2024
https://charlbiorah.blog/2024/03/27/the-greatest-act-is-love/
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