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When Our Sister Suffer

In her blog post "When Our Sister Suffer," Rev. Dr. Esther Liu reflects on the pervasive issue of violence against women in India, highlighting a tragic incident involving a trainee doctor in Kolkata. Drawing from her personal experiences during a recent visit to India, she emphasizes the need for solidarity and advocacy, urging readers to stand with and amplify the voices of women facing such atrocities.

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Is There a Positive Revolution in the Making in Mthatha, South Africa?

Over 300 participants gathered in Mthatha, East Coast at RUCC Ministries from 16th to 19th June 1924 to attend a conference organized by International Council for Higher Education (ICHE) under the leadership of Dr. Kevin Mannoia. The theme of the conference was Integration, there were five tracks that addressed these areas: - Integration of Faith - Learning; Business; Politics; Health Care; Science

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Update on Maternity Ward Closure in Chula Vista, CA

It is with sadness that we report the imminent closure of the maternity ward at Scripps Mercy Hospital Chula Vista, set for June 23, 2024. This closure underscores systemic issues in maternity care, particularly affecting Medicaid patients and underserved communities. Discover the financial and healthcare disparities impacting Black, Hispanic, and low-income women, and learn about ongoing advocacy efforts to support maternity units and address systemic sexism in healthcare.

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Politics Can Be Good

Hear the story of how Prof. Philomena Njeri Mwaura and a committee of like-minded men and women convinced the government to make one-third of the Parliament female. 

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Back from Kenya

Thanks for journeying with me and for your support that made my trip to Kenya possible.  Answered prayers lined each day from preaching the day after I arrived to my final visit with a Kenyan leader hours before taking off from Nairobi…

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Jael, Mary, and Serpent Heads

Jael, like Mary, the mother of Jesus, is hailed as the “most blessed of women,” (Judges 5:24). Yet Jael’s story has raised some eyebrows. These objections, in turn, have contributed to her not being seen as a hero, but as an example to avoid.

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Sri Lanka: Brave New Days

“…The last time I visited Sri Lanka was in 2011, after having moved to the United States for university back in 1983. When I left, the country was dealing with the beginnings of what would become a 26-year-old civil war…”

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Women's History Month 2022!

God has deployed many agents of change throughout the world to help their sisters. Dr. Diana Kimani is one such person. An economist committed to developing policies to help women out of poverty, she is the new Master’s Program in Development Studies Program Director at our university and a beloved colleague…

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Faith and Leadership Journeys of Inspiring Global Women

Thirty-eight years after her family’s escape from Laos, Chiraphone was led to return to her birthland to serve among her people. Her dream and vision is to live alongside Lao nationals and development workers to assist in researching and implementing strategic opportunities in three areas: education, heritage and economic development. The umbrella organization she founded, Impact Beyond Borders, seeks to catalyze dignified transformation for the Lao people. Lean in for Part 2 of this inspiring interview!

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Faith and Leadership Journeys of Inspiring Global Women

Thirty-eight years after her family’s escape from Laos, Chiraphone was led to return to her birthland to serve among her people. Her dream and vision is to live alongside Lao nationals and development workers to assist in researching and implementing strategic opportunities in three areas: education, heritage and economic development. The umbrella organization she founded, Impact Beyond Borders, seeks to catalyze dignified transformation for the Lao people. Lean in for Part 1 of this inspiring interview!

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