ChildFund International: The quest to end female genital mutilation
On February 6, the world observes International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation, pressing to end the cruel and unecessary practice of female genital mutilation around the world.
How your office can protect water this World Water Day
Just last month, I wrote a blog post about water – namely, the role our oceans play in our future. Now, as we approach World Water Day 2021, I return to discuss water with this question: What does water mean to you? The theme of this year’s World Water Day is “valuing water.” In the […]
Photo essay: UMCOR’s work to alleviate human suffering
“To alleviate human suffering” – this is what United Methodist Committee on Relief, or UMCOR, aims to accomplish through their global work. They work to provide practical, proactive support to the most vulnerable survivors of chronic or temporary emergencies due to natural or civil causes. Instead of telling you about the work that UMCOR does, […]