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Wednesday Photographs: World Refugee Day (20 June)
Today the world recognizes the challenges faced by the 43.7 million people displaced from their homes by disasters & conflicts & traumatizing violence… World Refugee Day comes once a year, but the refugees and internally displaced persons have often spent … Continue reading
Posted in Advocacy Issues, SNAPSHOTS & WHATNOTS
Tagged Congolese Refugees, refugee camps, Refugees, UNHCR, western tanzania, World Refugee Day
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Wednesday Photographs: Malaria, Malaria (part 2)
Yes, I realize that it’s actually Thursday & that World Malaria Day was last week, but this disease is so very serious it should be highlighted often. (A note from Virginia: my blogging schedule last week was upside-downed by health … Continue reading
…malaria, malaria, malaria …. (part 1)
25 April is World Malaria Day… and we should care, because? A MILLION CHILDREN DIE EACH YEAR FROM THIS PREVENTABLE DISEASE (and lots of adults) & MILLIONS OF PEOPLE GET REALLY SICK. Since many of these folks live in sub-Saharan … Continue reading
Posted in Advocacy Issues
Tagged Africa, malaria, NGOs, Roll Back Malaria, Tanzania, WHO, World Malaria Day
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It’s Earth Day … (ok, Earth Evening… : )
On Earth Day we celebrate our planet, Earth, our natural resources, the Creator’s Heavenly paintbrush so busy building beauty all around us, and yes, Trees. I have never exactly hugged a tree, but I really REALLY like trees of all … Continue reading
Inspiration from South Africa &… Nelson Mandela
While working in Tanzania, we were blessed to have lots of support from the South African High Commission (the High Commissioner, Theresa Mary Solomon) & the South African Business Forum. It was inspiring to see black & white South Africans … Continue reading
Posted in Advocacy Issues, Life (in general), Quotes
Tagged Africa, African Leaders, Cape Town South Africa, Human Rights, Long Walk to Freedom, Nelson Mandela, Nelson Mandela Foundation, Nelson Mandela quotes, politics, reconciliation, Robben Island musuem, Robben Island prison, South Africa
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Aung San Suu Kyi …on Love & Action…
What a woman of incredible courage who has fought, non-violently & tirelessly, for human rights in her country of Burma (Myanmar.) Nobel Peace Prize laureate, mother, daughter, widow, persecuted political leader, devout Buddhist, friend of the people- “The Lady”- Aung … Continue reading
More (from Virginia) on WATER…
As we commemorate World Water Day there is certainly lots to celebrate. Since this day began 19 years ago many more people (2 billion) have access to safe water globally. Yaaay! However, 11% of the world’s population (mostly in the … Continue reading
Posted in Advocacy Issues, Lent
Tagged FAO, Human Rights, safe water access, water, water conservation, water sources, world water day
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Wednesday Photographs: Water, Water, WATER (!!!)
Since this week we commemorate World Water Day, today’s photographs are all about WATER, a resource many of us (myself included) often take for granted. After living places where every drop had to count (managing a ‘shower’ & washing my hair … Continue reading
MOVIES: Amazing Grace (& the Abolition of the Slave Trade)
Last week Mama (the célèbre) chose ‘Amazing Grace’ for us to watch on her birthday. As always, the true story of William Wilberforce’s tremendous efforts to end the slave trade in the late 18th century is SO VERY INSPIRATIONAL. At … Continue reading
Posted in Advocacy Issues, Lent, MOVIES !!
Tagged Abolition of the Slave Trade, Advocacy campaigns, Africa, Amazing Grace, Amazing Grace the movie, Drama, Faith in Action, Human Rights, inspirational movies, Ioan Gruffudd, John Newton, politics, slavery, Social justice, William Pitt the Younger, William Wilberforce
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International Women’s Day 2012 – in Appreciation…
Yep, it’s here. Time to celebrate & appreciate all the women in your life and collectively around the globe. (Just remember, you men, without WOMEN – especially your mothers – you would not be here!) A bit reflective on this … Continue reading
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