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| Written by Russell Beggs | |
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We believe in the simple principle that you can travel the world and change the world (take, for example, United Hostels). There are so many who share our belief and we'd encourage you to check some of them out as you travel. United Hostels  We
are partnering with Compassion, an international Christian child
development ministry which is committed to child advocacy and working
in partnership with local churches around the world to foster the
spiritual, economic, social, physical and emotional development of
children living in extreme poverty in over 25 developing countries. Our
aim is to unite the hosteling community all over the world to work
together to sponsor children living in poverty in parts of the world
where backpackers travel. Starting with Thailand, we are hoping to see
many children released from poverty in Jesus' name!
http://www.compassion.com.au/backpackers_united/ ONE FOR ANOTHER  Hillsong is a church that is all about a God, who is all about people. One For Another is a new initiative that pulls all the work Hillsong is doing to help people on a practical level, both locally and globally, just under the one banner. This will include the works of City Care, Aid and Development, The I Heart Revolution, The Sisterhood and much more. As Hillsong moves forward as a church we are passionate about increasing our ability to creatively meet the real needs of humanity. Honouring God by loving one another as He loved us. www.hillsong.com/sydney/#slider-nid44 I HEART REVOLUTION THE I HEART REVOLUTION is a movement of people seeking to help people, showing God’s love in a practical way with no strings attached.  Later this year, Hillsong United will globally release ‘We’re All in This Together,’ a feature-length documentary. It will tell some of these stories, illustrating the inseparable union of worship and justice - aimed at inspiring people to see injustice, think creatively and act in response.
As illustrated in the book of James (1v27), the heart of God is for us to help each other, “Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress…” (NIV) In response, the I HEART message is that people aren’t just created to exist, or even called just to sing love-songs to God, but we are also required to be God's hands and feet – to bring relief and practical answers to the ever-present needs of others… www.i-heart.org Hope Rwanda  Hope
Rwanda is committed to sustainable solutions to poverty, that lead to
the restoration of hope and justice for the people of Rwanda.The reality is overwhelming. Too often, too many nations suffer the indescribable horrors of war and genocide, and the devastating impact of poverty. Every single day at least 30,000 sons and daughters will die as a result of preventable causes. Every day in Rwanda, families are devastated, children orphaned, mothers infected and babies abandoned. We encourage you to become part of the ongoing Hope project, to become part of our movement. (Click here to go to Email form on homepage) PRODUCT(RED) (RED) was created by Bono and Bobby Shriver, Chairman of DATA to raise awareness and money for The Global Fund by teaming up with the world's most iconic brands to produce (PRODUCT)RED branded products. A percentage of each (PRODUCT)RED product sold is given to The Global Fund. The money helps women and children affected by HIV/AIDS in Africa.  What's the meaning of the parentheses or brackets? Well, we call them "the embrace." Each company that becomes (RED) places its logo in this embrace and is then elevated to the power of red. Thus the name -- (PRODUCT)RED. You, the consumer, can take your purchase to the power of (RED) simply by upgrading your choice. Thus the proposition: (YOU)RED. Be embraced, take your own fine self to the power of (RED). What better way to become a good-looking samaritan?! www.joinred.com ONE  ONE is an advocacy and campaigning organization supported by more than
2 million people and growing, from all walks of life all around the
world, uniting as one against extreme poverty.www.one.org The Girl Effect Adolescent girls are uniquely capable of raising the standard of living in the developing world. Girls are the most likely agents of change, but they are often invisible to their societies and to our media. Those behind the Girl Effect think there's a movement on the rise. www.girleffect.org Make Poverty History  The biggest ever
anti-poverty movement came together under the banner of
MAKEPOVERTYHISTORY in 2005. In 2007, the fight against poverty
continues. On their website you will find actions you can take to pressure
politicians and decision makers to help make poverty history.www.makepovertyhistory.org |
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