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High school students raise awareness of World AIDS Day 2012

cathyh — Sat, 01 Dec 2012 21:27:52 +0000

The following blog post was written and submitted by King’s High School Social Justice student Trinity Chanel Hepper in recognition of World AIDS Day 2012. As today, Dec. 1, marks World AIDS Day, King’s High School Social Justice class, taught by Ryan Crane, decided to make a bold statement on the campus of King’s High School. Some of the students... Continue Reading »

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Birth pains of a new nation plague Southern Sudan

cathyh — Tue, 31 May 2011 22:07:49 +0000

In terms of challenges, southern Sudan faces some mammoth ones in the coming months and years. As if giving birth to a new nation on July 9 were not enough, recent violence and looting in the disputed border town of Abyei is threatening to impede the process. Instability in the area is creating food and fuel crises. Think you’re getting... Continue Reading »

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Facing the challenge of survival in Somalia

cathyh — Sat, 02 Apr 2011 00:04:52 +0000

World Concern’s mission of reaching the poorest and most vulnerable people in the world means we work in some of the most challenging places on earth. A report I just received from our Somalia staff brought this reality to light afresh for me. It summarized the results of a survey of families in two areas where we’ve recently started working... Continue Reading »

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Like Doublemint Gum, Except Bad

Derek — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 21:40:59 +0000

You know the old commercials for Doublemint gum? Two unusually beautiful twin sisters or brothers pop out from behind a cabana, or do a spread-eagle on a ski slope, grinning with their white teeth and minty fresh breath? Double your pleasure, double your fun? I had a realization like that today, except less minty. So I’m in Chad right now.... Continue Reading »

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School Supplies For Darfur War Children

Derek — Sat, 12 Jun 2010 00:04:12 +0000

Did you ever want to have a direct impact on children in Africa? You can make a big difference right now by donating school supplies. Even used supplies would be great! As kids around here are going into summer break, World Concern is planning for a big shipment of school supplies to Chad, Africa. You may have heard about all... Continue Reading »

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Humanitarian Aid Resources

Derek — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 01:02:14 +0000

Whether you work for a humanitarian aid and relief agency or simply care about the poor, it helps to find good resources. They help you stay informed about what's going on in the world of international humanitarian relief. Here are a few of my favorites (after the jump)...

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