Stories
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Healing a Hurting World in the Aftermath of Sandy, Part 1
We face a difficult and cold weekend here in the Tri-State area. The initial devastation of Hurricane Sandy has been shocking. Now, however, we are entering a slow-motion disaster as much of the region remains without power, and therefore heat, as the weather cools. Civil authorities
By Rob Radtke
Building Trust to Save Lives
It was “In House” this week at Episcopal Relief & Development, which is when all of our staff, including from the Ghana regional office and satellite locations around the US, get together at the church center here in New York. It’s always exciting to see everyone together
By Faith Rowold
From Ban Ki-Moon to Adam and Eve
Last week, World Food Day was internationally recognized in a number of ways . However, the biggest celebration (to my knowledge) kicked off in Des Moines, Iowa, on Tuesday, with the World Food Prize International Symposium. This annual event brought together over 1,000 dignitaries, politicians,
By Sara Delaney
Solomon Islands Residents See “The Power of We”
October 15 is Blog Action Day, and this year’s theme is “The Power of We.” I can’t think of a better example of the power of collective spirit than an agricultural initiative in the Solomon Islands. In the isolated Ontong Java atoll, rising sea levels are both
By Nagulan Nesiah
