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Mrs. Arvella Austin StrongWorld Day of Prayer USA Board Member As a World Day of Prayer (WDP) USA Board of Directors, I was afforded the opportunity to travel to Cuba on March 29 – April 7, 2016. This invitation from the Interreligious Foundation for Community Organization, Pastors for Peace encompassed travels to the providences of […]
Violence against women and children is a common phenomenon in Zimbabwe. It occurs, both in the private and public spheres, catalysed by a number of factors that stem from the way in which society is structured. These factors include culture, tradition, religion, politics, and the economy. These factors contribute to shaping societal perceptions of why […]
Lydia’s House, St. Louis, MO. (www.lydiashouse.org)$5,000 Lydia’s House works to end domestic violence by being a place of healing for abused women and their children. Founded in 1995, it is the only program in the St. Louis area providing confidentially located, transitional housing specifically for abused women and their children. Their plans for the grant […]