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“Happy” birthday to the world’s youngest country

Post a Comment » Written on July 9th, 2012     
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Today is the first anniversary of South Sudan’s independence. It has been a very difficult year for this new country. Here are some links to news stories on this newly formed country:

  1. Reuter’s series on South Sudan’s first year
  2. Interactive

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Photos from Vietnam Vocational Training

Post a Comment » Written on July 5th, 2012     
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In partnership with South-East Asian Relief (SEAR), Covenant World Relief funds have sponsored scholarships for 22 youth in Vietnam who have been forced to drop out of school due to poverty. These scholarships provide teenagers (generally ages 13-15) with vocational …

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Sustainable Development in India

Post a Comment » Written on June 28th, 2012     
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In partnership with India for Christ Ministries (IFCM), 350 families in 50 different communities around India are receiving training and empowerment in areas such as food security, community health, leadership development, and community development.

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Today is World Refugee Day – here’s why we should care

Post a Comment » Written on June 20th, 2012     
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As Christians, we are continually bombarded with issues, both domestic and international, that call for our attention. With Biblical mandates to love our neighbors as ourselves and care for the poor, orphans, widows, and aliens, we have a big task …

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Letters of Thanks from East Asia

Post a Comment » Written on June 18th, 2012     
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These touching letters are from two young girls in a CWR-sponsored after school program. We thought it was important to share these with you, who have served as their “uncles and aunts of CWR” through donations, advocacy and prayer.…

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