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A Day at the South East and Pacific Community Development Training – Working with the System
I recently had the opportunity to pause for a day and observe the activities of the 2nd Annual South East Asia and Pacific Community Development Training, which Andrew Joyce introduced in his blog last month. This event is hosted by the Episcopal Community Action for Renewal and Empowerment
Turning a Cow, Flowers and Laboring Hands into Assets in the Democratic Republic of Congo
As part of its Ensemble Nous Pouvons (Together We Can) program, the Anglican Church of Congo (PEAC) is mobilizing members to create and develop initiatives that use existing resources to improve the physical, economic, social and spiritual lives of its communities. Since 2009, ENP has spread
The Winds of Change
On May 6, 2015, strong storms and tornados swept through Oklahoma, and the Santa Maria Red Cross Partner Shelter in Oklahoma City sprang into action. Almost immediately, those who had lost everything but their lives, were standing at the door in the pouring rain; cold, wet and in shock.
Innovative Savings Groups Support Small Businesses in Angola
A movement is afoot in Angola that is empowering women and families to improve their lives and it involves an innovative community based Savings with Education program. Using an integrated approach, Episcopal Relief & Development partners with the Anglican Diocese of Angola and
Episcopal Relief & Development Fair Trade Project Begins
Farmer and author Wendell Berry is known to have said, “Do unto those downstream as you would have those upstream do unto you.” I have been thinking about this quote a lot lately, when I consider my currencies and how they flow. Another writer who has piqued my interest is the Episcopal
Rogation Days: Holy Neighborliness
Rogationtide is fast becoming my favorite Church season that was once rarely talked about but now is making a come back. Maybe it’s the renewed interest in gardening and the relationship it has with our larger role in participating in the stewardship and cultivation of earth’s abundance.