Speaking of Faith and African Aid

Krista Tippett just hosted a great show on her “Speaking of Faith” Podcast with Binyavanga Wainaina on the ethics of aid in Africa.  It’s very thought provoking and worth a listen!  Speaking of a Faith is a weekly National Public Radio show and has some excellent topics on global faiths.  Check out the rest of [...]

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Matador Volunteer: Make Travel Better

This is a great site which offers information on responsible travel.  It also has TONS of information on issues such as global slavery, orphans, and environmental crises.  Definitely worth a look!  From their site:
We seek to promote the incredible work being done by grass-roots organizations and NGOs worldwide, and to connect you with volunteer programs [...]

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Micah Challenge

My husband just posted this info on his blog and I thought it looked applicable for TLB.  You can also subscribe to a weekly prayer list which provides a prayer guide for countries around the world.
The Micah Network and the World Evangelical Alliance (WEA) have created the Micah Challenge campaign to grasp a moment of unique [...]

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Global Fund for Women

The Global Fund for Women is an international network of women and men committed to a world of equality and social justice. We advocate for and defend women’s human rights by making grants to support women’s groups around the world.

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World Education

Dedicated to improving the lives of the poor through economic and social development programs.
Founded in 1951 to meet the needs of the educationally disadvantaged, World Education provides training and technical assistance in nonformal education across a wide array of sectors. Registered as a private voluntary organization, World Education has worked in over [...]

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Mercy Corps

International humanitarian aid and development charitable organization that focuses on emergency relief services, economic development and civil society.

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