The article reminds us of the growing scale of emergency needs globally and the importance of the Food for Peace program, which is an emergency and nonemergency international food assistance by the U.S. government. Also, that our ethical and moral responsibility is to help spread God’s unending generosity and to be heralds of God’s kingdom of justice and righteousness (Isaiah 9:7). As part of this calling, we should commit ourselves to pray for our lawmakers and to encourage them to make policies that enhance dignity. In the midst of violence and natural disasters, such policies will enable tables to be filled with plenty at Christmastime and throughout the year. Published by Anabaptist World (January 21, 2019). Read more. This article was originally published by Mennonite World Review
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Washington Witness: Early warning of empty tables
Posted by charleyblogging on March 27, 2024
https://charlbiorah.blog/2024/03/27/washington-witness-early-warning-of-empty-tables/
DR Congo’s Uphill Battle For Peace
The collaborated article reveals the fact that in 2009, the country’s total mineral wealth was estimated to be worth $24 trillion. Unfortunately, this natural wealth drives the politics of division and exclusion, causing the displacement of over 4 million people. It calls for a robust international community’s support the country’s electoral process and demand accountability and transparency. Published by ThirdWay (December 6, 2018). Read more
Posted by charleyblogging on March 27, 2024
https://charlbiorah.blog/2024/03/27/dr-congos-uphill-battle-for-peace/
Reinvigorating Trust In The Midst Of Displacement
The article shares insight on some peacebuilding programs that facilitate trust-building in the midst of violent conflicts and their hazardous effects. To alleviate the sufferings of internally displaced people and prevent violence, we must as Christians influence the decision of policymakers, and work to support trust-building and social cohesion programs. Published by ThirdWay (November 16, 2018). Read more
Posted by charleyblogging on March 27, 2024
https://charlbiorah.blog/2024/03/27/reinvigorating-trust-in-the-midst-of-displacement/
Leading us in right paths: U.S.-NIGERIA POLICY
The policy brief highlights the fact that the U.S. response to Nigeria, as it faces multi-layered violent conflicts and armed actors threatening the nation’s unity, has primarily been to provide military assistance. This approach is counterproductive and has spawned additional violence. Therefore, it provides an overview of U.S.-Nigeria policy and suggests strategies to overcome violent conflicts through nonviolent peacebuilding and trauma initiatives. These kinds of programs will help lead to a healthy and peaceful Nigeria. Published by Mennonite Central Committee U.S. (Washington Memo, Volume L, No. 3, Fall/Winter 2018). Read more
Posted by charleyblogging on March 27, 2024
https://charlbiorah.blog/2024/03/27/leading-us-in-right-paths-u-s-nigeria-policy/
Counting Down In Faith
The article affirms the hopefulness of an electoral transition for the people of the Democratic Republic of Congo, amidst the fact that the country faces the unpleasant challenge of multi-layered conflicts including political and ethnic violence. It calls on donor countries like the United States to bolster civil society efforts by supporting and promoting a free and fair electoral process. This includes funding for election materials and equipment, as well as strengthening institutions. In addition, support is needed for life-saving humanitarian assistance. Published by ThirdWay (July 20, 2018). Read more
Posted by charleyblogging on March 27, 2024
https://charlbiorah.blog/2024/03/27/counting-down-in-faith/
Peace on the Hill: The need for generous foreign assistance
The article reinstates the importance of U.S. foreign assistance budget, due to the fact that the massive displacement of farmers is caused by escalated conflicts and drought, and contributing to the problem of food security around the world. According to the 2018 Global Report on Food Crises, about 124 million people were affected by acute food insecurity in 2017 and 74 million of them are in urgent need of life-saving assistance. Published by PeaceSigns (March 28, 2018). Read more
Posted by charleyblogging on March 27, 2024
https://charlbiorah.blog/2024/03/27/peace-on-the-hill-the-need-for-generous-foreign-assistance/
Washington Witness: Foreign aid is money well spent
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
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/
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