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J. Luce Foundation Announces First ‘Luce 24 Under 24’ Awards
New York, N.Y. The J. Luce Foundation is pleased to announce, on its 20th anniversary, the launch of the “Luce 24 Under 24” Awards. The inaugural list of winners will be…
Simple: Whatever Faith Tradition, It’s All About Kindness
Tawang, India. Since 2000, we have been operating charities Raising, Supporting, and soon Educating Young Global Leaders. From every corner of the world and from every fa…
At ‘Peace Camp,’ Colombian Youth Send a Message
Bogota, Colombia . Dozens of activists have raised a multicolored, makeshift tent city in Bogota’s main square to demand the government and rebels save a deal meant to en…
Colombia: 250,000+ Children Hurt by Conflict Despite Peace Talks
New York, N.Y. Hostilities in Colombia have disrupted the lives of more than a quarter of a million children since peace talks began three years ago, the United Nations c…
Colombia's Government and FARC Sign Modified Peace Accord
New York, N.Y. Colombia's government and its largest rebel group announced a new, modified peace accord Saturday, after voters rejected an earlier deal in a referendum. S…
Children International Announces Winner of the 2014 Inspire Award™
Miriam Castilla Lara is the winner of Children International’s 2014 Inspire Award™. ©2015 Children International Kansas City, MO. Children International has named Miriam…
Colombia: ‘Significant Progress’ Towards Final Peace Agreement
New York, N.Y. Following a recent upsurge in fighting between the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) and the Government, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today we…
New Measures to De-escalate Recent Violence in Colombia
New York, N.Y. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has welcomed yesterday’s announcements that the Colombian Government and the FARC-EP plan to institute new measures in de-esc…
Essay Five Years Ago: Will a Vow of Poverty Fill the Void In My Soul?
New York, N.Y. As I approach my fiftieth birthday, I am feeling incomplete. Part of me - my soul? - is still missing. In secular terms, I think I am not yet in touch with…
Orphaned Starfish Foundation - Saving Orphans+ One Child at a Time
By Noriella Santos, edited by Jim Luce. New York, N.Y. “I want to be a lawyer. I want to give a voice to my brothers and sisters here at the orphanage who have no voice.…
Book Speaks to Man's Successful Mission to Help Humanity
Washington , DC. Although our lives have turned out different, I learned in my friend Charles "Chic" Dambach's exciting new book, Exhaust the Limits , that we have much i…
Connectivity Is Key To Social Change
New York, NY. Approaching my 24th trip to Haiti in 12 years, just before the first anniversary of the earthquake, I have decided to call Haiti home for a while. I am able…