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Posted on September 17, 2008 - by Frank
Zimbabwe Political Agreement in Full
The Zimbabwe MDC (Movement for Democratic Change) Party pressroom has released the full text of the power sharing agreement reached between Robert Mugabe and Morgan Tsvangirai. The agreement was facilitated by South African leader Thabo Mbeki. This is something that will be watched closely by the international community.
Thankfully it includes provision and a way forward around food and humanitarian assistance and it is good to finally see the MDC given a significant place in the governance of Zimbabwe. May this agreement serve the nation well and may all those in positions of government find the means to work together for the good of their people
The text follows:
The political agreement in full
16th September 2008 - MDC Pressroom
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AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE ZIMBABWE AFRICAN NATIONAL UNION-PATRIOTIC FRONT (ZANU-PF) AND THE TWO MOVEMENT FOR DEMOCRATIC CHANGE (MDC) FORMATIONS, ON RESOLVING THE CHALLENGES FACING ZIMBABWE
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Posted on August 5, 2008 - by Frank
Jerald and Tina Hernandez - Dental Work in Guatemala
About the authors: Jerald and Tina work with YWAM (Youth With a Mission) and live about 3 hours away from Guatemala City. Jerald is from Nicaragua and Tina is from New Zealand. Their work focuses on healthcare and community development.
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Last week we were joined by Bill and Peggy Pratt, Luke their grandson and a family friend, Kelsey, all from Washington along with Jacobo and Janet Pineda from here in Guatemala.
Posted on July 22, 2008 - by Frank
Eleni Gabre-Madhin: Building a commodities market in Ethiopia (video)
Posted on July 15, 2008 - by Frank
The ICC Seeks the Arrest of the Sudanese President
Three years ago, the UN Security Council requested that International Criminal Court Prosecutor, Luis Moreno-Ocampo, investigate the situation in Darfur. He has undertaken that request thoroughly and based on his research he has just brought the evidence for genocide and crimes against humanity to the judges of Pre-Trial Chamber 1.
The case clearly points to Sudanese President Omar Hassan Ahmad Al Bashir being the mastermind behind the genocide. The statements are strong:
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Posted on July 15, 2008 - by Frank
Darfur: A Call to Action - Video
This is a challenge to faith groups, to act in the Darfur crisis.
Posted on June 5, 2008 - by Frank
Day of Light - Video
Day of Light from Matt Katsolis on Vimeo.
Posted on May 15, 2008 - by Frank
Slave Labour - India
Six young fashion heads from the U.K experience the labour in India used to make the clothes they love:
Filmed by BBC3.
Posted on May 13, 2008 - by Frank
Auckland Candlelight Vigil for Cyclone Victims
A candlelight vigil for the victims of Cyclone Nargis in Burma/Myanmar is being held at Auckland University on Wednesday, May 14 from 6.00pm-8.00pm.
Organised by students from the Burma Support Group at Auckland University, the candlelight vigil is an opportunity for Aucklanders to come together to show their support for the millions of people affected by the cyclone, which devastated towns and villages in Burma on May 3.
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Posted on May 12, 2008 - by Frank
Angels of Hope - Philippines Street Dwellers
Posted on April 28, 2008 - by Frank
The CHE Programme - Tina Hernandez
The Community Health Evangelism programme is a joint effort between YWAM and Medical Ambassadors – designed to bring unity between our ministry to the physical and spiritual needs of the community. It is a community-based program where members of the community are equipped to evangelize, disciple, and share basic health care principles with their neighbors, friends, and families.
Los Encuentros, Guatemala – the first established programme location.
Three years ago, when I (Tina) was a student in the healthcare school, we ran a medical clinic in a village close to Los Encuentros in Gautemala. Dr Jacobo, previously of Medical Ambassadors, had already made connections starting the CHE programme. I remember hearing that this village wanted to build a school and have a clean water source. Three years later and with some help from Dr Jacobo and his contacts, but also with a huge amount of the communities own effort they now have achieved both those goals.
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