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
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Seek the common good
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/
Peace on the Hill: Peace I leave with you…
The article affirms the cost of the conflict in northeastern Nigeria as enormous and disheartening. And notes that the government’s attempts to meet security needs are not adequately meeting “human security needs.” To do so, they need to tackle root causes of the conflict, including poor governance, alienation, and humiliation of ethnic groups, one-sided historical narratives and territorial authority. Published by PeaceSigns (September 24, 2015). Read more
Posted by charleyblogging on March 26, 2024
https://charlbiorah.blog/2024/03/26/peace-on-the-hill-peace-i-leave-with-you/
Unconditional giving transforms us
The article reinstates our ethical and moral responsibility as a privileged nation and as Christians, to model the practice of giving unconditionally (2 Cor. 9:4-15). This practice transforms the institutional character or collective act into a personalized humbling experience of love that is found while assisting others. It is important that U.S. assistance be carried out efficiently and well. Published by Anabaptist World (May 11, 2015). Read more. This article was originally published by Mennonite World Review
Posted by charleyblogging on March 26, 2024
https://charlbiorah.blog/2024/03/26/unconditional-giving-transforms-us/
Would a peacebuilding strategy respond to Nigeria’s unanswered questions?
The article calls for a comprehensive strategy for building peace and reconciliation in Nigeria – and which puts local voices at the centre. Published by Peace Direct in peaceinsight.org (10 Oct 2014). Read more
Posted by charleyblogging on March 26, 2024
https://charlbiorah.blog/2024/03/26/would-a-peacebuilding-strategy-respond-to-nigerias-unanswered-questions/
Support for the Victims of Boko Haram Must Tackle Roots of Violence
The article proposes that the Nigerian government’s efforts to addressing insurgencies would be far more effective with parallel programs targeting the root causes of violence and terrorism. Published by PeaceVoice (18th July, 2014). Read more
Republished and references: COUNTERPUNCH: Support for the Victims of Boko Haram
Posted by charleyblogging on March 26, 2024
https://charlbiorah.blog/2024/03/26/support-for-the-victims-of-boko-haram-must-tackle-roots-of-violence/
Nigeria: beyond the silence of guns and bombs
The article looks into the need for the Nigerian government to have an extensive, coordinated approach to sustainable peace, and how this can be achieved. Published by Peace Direct in peaceinsight.org (14 July 2014). Read more
Posted by charleyblogging on March 26, 2024
https://charlbiorah.blog/2024/03/26/nigeria-beyond-the-silence-of-guns-and-bombs/
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