Archive for January, 2007

The missing face of AIDS


The five-year Global Campaign on Children and AIDS places children and their needs at the top of the AIDS agenda.

Jan 25, 2007 | 0 comments | View Post

Pondering a miracle, a parable, and an old joke.

The miracle of the feeding of the five thousand, the parable of the talents, and an old joke you’ve all probably heard might help us ponder what it means to be a steward of what God has given us.

Jan 24, 2007 | 1 comment | View Post

Make a Difference by Searching

Surfing the World Wide Web is big business – and where there is big business there is big opportunity for generous giving. You can make a difference in how profits from your web searches are used though a simple and compelling concept by GoodSearch.

Jan 22, 2007 | 0 comments | View Post

Agents of Change: The Blind Project

The Blind Project is a group of young professionals in the advertising industry. Located in New York City, they are investing their talents and resources with the hopes of making a change and causing awareness of human trafficking in Southeast Asia. View a preview for their upcoming documentary.

Jan 17, 2007 | 0 comments | View Post

It is Martin Luther King day.

In honor of Dr. King, text and video of his famous “I Have a Dream” speech are posted here along with a couple of book resources everyone should look into.

Jan 15, 2007 | 1 comment | View Post

Drug abuse in Maldives


Illicit drug use among adolescents in Maldives increased dramatically since the 26 December 2004 tsunami.

Jan 11, 2007 | 0 comments | View Post

Is “microfinance” the solution to global poverty?

Perhaps. Microfinance (aka microcredit) are very small loans — typically less than $100 — made to the rural poor in developing countries who would have no other legitimate way of receiving traditional banking credit. Read on for links and resources that provide an introduction to this concept and to a few of the [...]

Jan 11, 2007 | 1 comment | View Post

Agents of Change: T.E.N. Charities

T.E.N. Charities is a local and international response to the human rights emergency of human trafficking – the modern practice of slavery. Beyond raising awareness they also provide a way to become involved in the struggle to end slavery, and give you the tools and support you need to mobilize your friends and your community. [...]

Jan 10, 2007 | 0 comments | View Post

In the News: Why Income Inequality Matters

Today in Yahoo! Finance Charles Wheelan, Ph.D., lecturer in public policy at the Harris School of Public Policy at the University of Chicago, has written an intriguing article on why income inequality matters. Read on for a lot of great points worth thinking about and worthy of discussion.

Jan 10, 2007 | 0 comments | View Post

Drought in southern Somalia


Children in Somalia have already survived war, hunger, floods and forced dislocation.

Jan 04, 2007 | 0 comments | View Post