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http://oxfamblogs.org/fp2p/friday-rant-why-does-everyone-mix-up-aid-and-development/
Anybody else agree that more clear terminology is needed?!? 🙂

The article below is one of many great faith-based responses to recent events that I have come across lately. The one thing I would add is that I think the basic sentiment applies across other faith groups as well. Members of all faith groups have moments of pride and moments of shame. All we can do is work together, as members of all faith groups, so that we collectively have more to be proud of than to be ashamed of.  🙂
SJM
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I am a Christian and I am ashamed
After staying up late to watch the American election on Tuesday, I woke up on Wednesday morning full of overlapping and powerful emotions.  I felt fear and hopelessness that reminded me of the feel…
Source: I am a Christian and I am ashamed
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http://www.cnn.com/2016/11/10/opinions/sutter-trump-climate-kids/
Just came across this today – although I’ve heard of other similar campaigns that have been successful. Hopefully this campaign gets a lot of support and leads to a big win! 🙂

http://www.davidsuzuki.org/blogs/climate-blog/2016/11/trump-climate-and-us-a-letter-to-those-who-wont-give-up/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+davidsuzuki+%28David+Suzuki+Foundation%29&utm_content=Google+International
A call to action for all who care about the critical and unstoppable transition to clean energy in light of recent events.

https://www.google.ca/amp/www.newyorker.com/news/news-desk/an-american-tragedy-donald-trump/amp
This is one of many great articles I have come across today. Well worth reading.

The American student who gave Cambodian children a chance to get clean – http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-37775173
Looks like a really creative project – meeting a critical need while also keeping materials out of landfills. Hope it expands. 🙂

http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2016/10/22/world/americas/canada-refugees-syria.html?hp&action=click&pgtype=Homepage&clickSource=story-heading&module=photo-spot-region®ion=top-news&WT.nav=top-news&_r=0
Just had this article passed on to me. Well written summary of some of the challenges that come around extended family discussions (ie extended family of sponsored groups who are still looking for sponsors) when involved in refugee sponsorship. Worth reading for anybody who is involved in sponsorship or wants to learn more. 

http://oxfamblogs.org/fp2p/the-sidekick-manifesto-count-me-in/
Great piece!  This could get posted in every NGO office – a reminder of what our role really is as we engage in the world. Looks specifically at economic development, but equally applicable to other sectors as well. Worth passing on to others. 

Arabic billboard mocks Donald Trump’s fear of Muslims
http://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2016/oct/18/arabic-billboard-mocks-donald-trumps-fear-of-muslims?CMP=Share_AndroidApp_WordPress

Thirsty? Skip bottled water, look for the blue ‘W’
I’d love to see initiatives like this everywhere! 🙂
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/kitchener-waterloo/thirsty-skip-bottled-water-look-for-the-blue-w-1.3805207
Shared via the CBC News Android App