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/
“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/
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/
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/
Be fruitful: Ending Global Hunger
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
Posted by charleyblogging on March 27, 2024
https://charlbiorah.blog/2024/03/27/be-fruitful-ending-global-hunger/
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/
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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