Nobel Peace Prize 06
Current Uganda Conflict
Africa Briefing N°27
23 June 2005
Peace may yet be possible in Northern Uganda in 2005. Many elements seem to be in place, but they need to be pursued by President Museveni’s government in a more comprehensive framework, given stronger international support and — most urgently — be committed to by the rebel Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA) in the context of a specific process with a clearly definable endgame.
The Door for NYC Youth
In a big city it is easy to get lost, well The Door exists for this exact reason. Located in the heart of New York City,
this community center is for the youth of the city. Open the door and you will find all the services that you could need- creative initiative, Asian services, healthcare, counseling, education, childcare, and even college counseling.
This is a really amazing place- check out more….
Growing In NYC
New York City has always been know for its unique style and creativity. Well this has continued in the grass-roots 
and innovative non-profits found throughout the city. Added Value is a non-profit organization promoting the sustainable development of Red Hook by nurturing a new generation of young leaders. They create opportunities for the youth of South Brooklyn to expand their knowledge base, develop new skills and positively engage with their community through the operation of a socially responsible urban farming enterprise. Read the rest of this entry »
Children in the Age of AIDS
Check out this cool article!!
By Stephanie Hanes | Correspondent of The Christian Science Monitor
FINETOWN, SOUTH AFRICA – Winnie Mabaso seems to float through the kitchen, quietly eyeing the huge vat of porridge teetering on the small gas stove. She smiles at her helpers, who have spent the past three hours chopping carrots, and then checks her list of children’s names, to see who in this impoverished township has been eating. She glances at her watch. Outside, she knows, her orphans are getting hungry. Read the rest of this entry »
Slavery Today
The estimated number of slaves in the world today is 27 Million
-Kevin Bales
Founder of Free the Slaves and expert on modern day slavery
All around the world individuals are being forces or coerced into slavery. Instead of being sold in public places, like it was historically done, people are now bought and sold by trafficking rings, producing the third largest international black market industry (drugs and arms taking first and second place). Many of these victims are women and children who are bought and sold into sex-slavery or domestic servitude. Read the rest of this entry »
A School for Orphans
In a peaceful area of Western Uganda there is a small town called Nyakauingo. This small town has no particular distinction. There is no electricity, no plumbing and no permanent structures. But for some reason, beyond the knowledge of mere mortals, orphaned children started making their way there.
Orphans were showing up in the town from nearby, far away, and everywhere in-between. The children were orphaned because of AIDS, War, Lack of Medical Care, and the hard life that exists for most of the people in Uganda. So many orphans started showing up in this town that the residents decided they needed to do something about it. Read the rest of this entry »
Kick-It
Young, motivated and excited about starting life in the Big Apple- Margaret was ready to tackle the adventures of life in New York City. Beginning University, learning her way around Manhattan, and embarking on the self discovery process that most young adults embrace in their early 20’s, she could never have imagined how this city would change her life. But shortly after moving to the city she was hit by a NYC bus while crossing the street. Margaret’s whole life was changed. Read the rest of this entry »
