Two recent developments on ‘water rights’ We are in strong agreement with last week’s encylical release where it concerns clean water as a basic and free human right. As Pope Francis made clear in his statement: [quote]Fresh drinking water is an issue of primary importance, since it is indispensable for human life and for supporting… Continue reading Water ‘Rights’
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Partner and Peace Advocate in US
NPR’s WorldView focuses on Fr. Leonel Narvaez We are excited to announce that our friend and colleague, Fr. Leonel will be making a live appearance on NPR’s WorldView news program on Monday, April 13 at 12 p.m. central time. Fr. Leonel will speak about his work promoting forgiveness and reconciliation in his home country of Colombia,… Continue reading Partner and Peace Advocate in US
Follow your passion – find your cause
Our colleague and the founder of Bridging Humanity, Tina Cornely is starting to get the recognition she deserves for her efforts in breaking the cycle of poverty through out-of-the-box and holistic solutions. Solutions like her recently published work, 9 Steps To Erradicate Poverty, which will impact the underserved and impoverished segments of the world where… Continue reading Follow your passion – find your cause
As We Approach An Important Anniversary
Next week will mark the 5th Anniversary of the Haitian Earthquake. Although in and of itself this is a sad occasion to have to commemorate, today we were reminded of the many glimmers of hope to build upon, while speaking to our Global Associate from Port-au-Prince, Malya Villard-Appolon. While reflecting on this anniversary, Malya discussed… Continue reading As We Approach An Important Anniversary
Sworn Enemies Show Path to Peace
We like stories like this from Colombia that illustrate the power of reconciliation and forgiveness. Hector Perea and Jhon Obando were once on opposite sides of the armed conflict between FARC and the government paramilitary. But in their personal journeys to escape the violence they grew up into, they found themselves working side-by-side at a… Continue reading Sworn Enemies Show Path to Peace
New Findings in Gender Violence in Haiti
Today is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women. The United Nations Development Program (UNDP) has released a new report with findings on how significant gender-based violence hinders development in Haiti. This piece summarizes some of the more significant discoveries made by the report. Unfortunately, these findings are not entirely surprising and… Continue reading New Findings in Gender Violence in Haiti
Goldin Institute Successfully Returns to Uganda
This June, Institute co-founders Diane Goldin and Travis Rejman returned to Uganda to participate in our first ever cross-continental Child Soldier Reintegration and Reconciliation Training Workshops. Because of her work in developing and using the ESPERE methodology in her native Colombia, our Global Associate Lissette Mateus Roa was the natural candidate to lead the training in Uganda.… Continue reading Goldin Institute Successfully Returns to Uganda
Haiti Update: Digital Storytelling Project
The Goldin Institute was excited to expand the Digital Storytelling Project by conducting an intensive week-long workshop in Port au Prince, Haiti in August 2011. In this workshop, Goldin Institute associates teamed with Professor Lisa Dush from DePaul University and her graduate assistant Heather Eidson to train seven local women in Port au Prince to complete their… Continue reading Haiti Update: Digital Storytelling Project