Monthly Archives: November 2010

Meet Kombo: Snapshot of a boy with HIV

Written on November 30, 2010 at 11:00 am, by

In honour of World AIDS Day on Dec 1st, check out Kombo’s story, an 11-year-old boy from Kenya.

Luck of the Draw

Written on November 29, 2010 at 9:49 am, by

By Josh Martin World Vision youth team This Wednesday, December 1st, is World AIDS Day. A lot of progress has…

Marking International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women

Written on November 25, 2010 at 10:35 am, by

When she was 16, Cecile was raped by five soldiers in Congo. Sadly her story is not unique. It’s heartbreaking and a challenge to do something about Congo’s epidemic of rape.

What burst your bubble?

Written on November 24, 2010 at 10:20 am, by

By Josh Martin World Vision youth team  I was looking through some of the photos from this past summer’s Youth…

Youth Ambassadors on Forgiveness

Written on November 20, 2010 at 9:00 am, by

As we wrap up this series on forgiveness, here are the reflections from our Youth Ambassadors after visiting the Rwanda…

Lesson #5: Forgiveness allows you to move forward.

Written on November 19, 2010 at 8:51 am, by

Kenneth, 29 His Story: Abducted at age 13 from his home Escaped: March 2010 Kenneth is most comfortable lying down…

Lesson 4: Talking about your situation can lead to forgiveness.

Written on November 18, 2010 at 11:00 am, by

Grace, 25 Her Story: Abducted at age 11 while walking to her village Escaped: May 2001 Grace talks about her…

Lesson 3: Forgiveness is just as much for the forgiver as it is for the forgiven.

Written on November 17, 2010 at 8:50 am, by

Stephen, 16 His Story: Abducted at age nine while at school Escaped: January 2010 A curious collection of items dangles…

Lesson #2: Forgiveness is a choice.

Written on November 16, 2010 at 9:55 am, by

Justine, 26 His Story: Abducted at age 12 while walking to school with his brother Escaped: November 2009 Glancing at…

Welcome to CONNECT

Written on November 15, 2010 at 10:59 am, by

Welcome to CONNECT – your online destination for the tools, inspiration and action ideas you need to build a better…