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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

As we begin the new year, we take notice of fresh reports coming out of the Central African Republic (CAR) on the increase of child soldiers being recruited into the armed conflict during the last calendar year. Both this story from the Reuters Foundation and this one from Humanosphere, tell the concern of the year-long… Continue reading Alarming Numbers from Central Africa

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