Saturday, April 18, 2009
New Global Fast Fishing Village in Haiti
As of April 2009, the second Global Fast fishing village in Haiti launches in our partnership with Food For The Poor. The fishing project will create sustainable food and income for a village of approximately 1,000 people on the northern coast of Haiti. Thank you so much to Food For The Poor and to everyone who fasted one day to make this a reality!
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
Iraq's Unspeakable Crime: Mother's Pimping Daughters
The world needs your prayers this week ...
:: world headlines ::
Iraq’s Unspeakable Crime: Mothers Pimping Daughters (TIME Magazine)
The US State Department reports that Iraqi leaders are not combating human trafficking. According to one insider trying to break up the trafficking rings: “The buying and selling of girls in Iraq, it’s like the trade in cattle. … I’ve seen mothers haggle with agents over the price of their daughters.”
North Korea: Endless Nuclear Drama (Foreign Policy)
Foreign Policy writer argues for a more ‘comprehensive approach’ to engage North Korea – including a peace treaty, normalization of political relations, and an economic boost. Given the North’s lack of cooperation and consistency, this agenda seems optimistic, but options for real progress are few.
Long Legs of the Crash: 13 Unexpected Consequences of the Financial Crisis
Predicitons include: more government corruption, longer skirts for ladies, we get hip to piggy banks and state schools, some surge in both military and missionaries, economic protectionism makes a comeback, and boomers grasp their desks, refusing to leave.
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our movement is partnering with Mosaic and Awaken Humanity to change hearts and save lives around the world: www.globalfast.org/mosaic
Thursday, April 2, 2009
global fast is ...
ending poverty made simple: you fast one meal each week and donate the $5 you would have spent. we pass along 100% to the most innovative charities addressing the most urgent global crises. you can change lives without even changing your budget.
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