Category Archives: Advocacy Issues

Mahatma Gandhi (wise words from…)

Posted on March 5, 2012 by Virginia

“If we are to reach real peace in this world and if we are to carry on a real war against war, we shall have to begin with children; and if they will grow up in their natural innocence, we … Continue reading →

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Life, Liberty & … Death to the Little Ones??

Posted on January 23, 2012 by Virginia

Imagine a world without Andrea Bocelli, Tim Tebow or…Beethoven – what a Dull Place (!) No beautiful tenor’s voice melting your heart or talented Football player raising his faith flag on & off the field, or Truly Great Music (Beethoven’s … Continue reading →

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Martin Luther King, Jr. : Extremist for Love (vs. Hate)

Posted on January 16, 2012 by Virginia

Today we celebrate the life of an extraordinary man who led a movement of change –who dreamed Americans would become a ‘symphony of brotherhood’ working, praying & struggling together in peaceful equality. We commemorate his efforts and the thousands who … Continue reading →

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10 December: Human Rights…for ALL!

Posted on December 10, 2011 by Virginia

Dashing about this weekend to parties, Christmas concerts & the mad ‘get-everything-ready’ holiday rush, it’s difficult to slow down amidst drinking Eggnog to think about – Human Rights??  But today back in 1948 a war weary world came together (pushed … Continue reading →

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WAKE UP WORLD!!! it’s AIDS day….

Posted on December 1, 2011 by Virginia

In Tanzania we developed an HIV/AIDS campaign entitled “Kuamka” –WAKE UP! – a challenge to parents & children for open dialogue before it’s too late.  Unfortunately for over 28 million victims of HIV/AIDS, it IS too late, but today the … Continue reading →

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OUTCASTS UNITED: Refugees, Soccer & a Small Town in Georgia

Posted on November 15, 2011 by Virginia

That’s right – GEORGIA.  Refugees relocated from all corners of the globe to Clarkston, Georgia.  For my international buddies, Georgia is located in our American SOUTH… folks tend to be set in their ways, so an influx of resettled refugees … Continue reading →

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ESTONIA & “The Singing Revolution”

Posted on October 26, 2011 by Virginia

After hibernating a bit in its Netflix envelope, last week this documentary made its way onto our TV screen for what was meant to be a partial dinner viewing, but our dinner plates remained un-cleared as we sat completely riveted … Continue reading →

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Prayer Appeal from Bethlehem…

Posted on October 22, 2011 by Virginia

After hosting an exquisite lunch today, my friend Christie passed along a slightly tattered document: a copied fax,  dated 12 March 1994, sent to my parents’ church along with an INGO situation update that my Papa shared with the whole … Continue reading →

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Relief Links & More….

Posted on October 19, 2011 by Virginia

Virginia, the ‘on hiatus’ relief & development worker, just posted a new ‘Page’  (for you email subscribers, it means you must visit the actual blog & click on the ‘Relief Links’ menu bar selection to see it!)  The nice thing … Continue reading →

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Immaculée Ilibagiza: LEFT TO TELL

Posted on September 28, 2011 by Virginia

I read this AMAZING book several years ago & keep giving copies away (we’ll see how long the current edition stays on VA’s shelf!!)  Immaculée’s powerful testament of courage, faith and forgiveness amidst the horrifying Rwandan Holocaust of 1994 is … Continue reading →

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