It can be overwhelming to think about how to solve major world problems – like hunger. But, Vernon Peterson and Roy Danforth are confident that a new project can help to enhance nutrition in the Central African Republic (CAR). Together they have launched “Peaches to Papayas,” a project focused on bringing papaya and many other fruit trees to the CAR through the proceeds from growing peach trees in Fresno County, California. Continue Reading »
Posts tagged ‘Development | Relief’
Best Ways to Support Disaster Response
When a disaster strikes many people want to help. But, what is the best way to help? Sometimes our good intentions to help those in other countries can do more harm than good. The list in the download below will make you better able to make thoughtful decisions about how to best support disaster relief.
Submitted by: Chrissy Palmerlee, Department of Compassion, Mercy and Justice, ECC
“Enough is Enough” Review
Every day more than 25,000 people die from hunger and malnutrition related diseases. That is the equivalent of sixty 747 airplanes crashing everyday. Two-thirds of those who die from hunger-related causes are children. Roger Thurow and Scott Kilman, both correspondents for the Wall Street Journal, teamed up to write ”Enough: Why the World’s Poorest Starve in an Age of Plenty.” Read David Husby’s review of this book, through the link below. Continue Reading »
Think Globally, Buy Locally
David Husby reflects on the importance of where we buy products in economic development. Continue Reading »
Covenant World Relief Sharing Calendar
The calendar below was prepared by Covenant World Relief and may be helpful as you participate in Covenant World Relief’s fall giving campaign. Continue Reading »
Covenant World Relief Quotes for Bulletins, Newsletters, and Worship
The document below was prepared by Covenant World Relief and may be helpful as you participate in Covenant World Relief’s fall giving campaign. In it, you will find quotes for use in bulletins, newsletters, worship, and more. Continue Reading »
CWR Bible Texts and Sermon Thoughts
The Bible texts and sermon thoughts available for download below can be used in conjunction with your church’s Covenant World Relief campaign, taking place each fall. Continue Reading »
Creative Ideas for Helping Others
Over the past few years children in North America have thought of some creative ways to raise money and pray so they can help children around the world. Here are some ideas that you may wish to pass along to the children in your ministry. They may choose to do these on their own, with their family, or with friends. Continue Reading »
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