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
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Washington Witness: More arms for Nigeria?
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/
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/
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/
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/
