The Humanitarian Chronicle

Project 365 Day 16 – From My Room in Johannesburg

Frank — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 00:30:28 +0000

Project 365 Day 16 – From My Room in Johannesburg, originally uploaded by made2serve. I arrived in Johannesburg, South Africa, last night after leaving Auckland about 20 hours before. The flight between Auckland and Sydney was rough but all credit to the Air New Zealand staff for keeping us informed about the conditions and what was being done [...] No related posts.

Uplink13 – CAP (Christians Against Poverty)

Drew — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 21:48:23 +0000

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Smackdown 2: The Referendum

Drew — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 22:26:20 +0000

It’s likely that in August you’ll participate in a referendum on the question “Should a smack as part of good parental correction be a criminal offence in New Zealand? First let me say that this blog, like all blogs, is only opinion. You are entitled to yours. This is mine. For me this referendum [...] Related posts:Smackdown ‘08up:link – Podcast 12 – the “smacking” referendumWednesday March 18th. – Lent 2009

up:link – Podcast 12 – the “smacking” referendum

Frank — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 01:34:36 +0000

This week on up:link we catch up with Steve Tollestrup, the Executive Director of TEAR Fund New Zealand, and talk about the contentious referendum about to be held that will ask the question “Should a smack as part of good parental correction be a criminal offence in New Zealand?” Share this article... Related posts:up:link Podcast 2 – [...] Related posts:up:link Podcast 2 – Steve Bradburyup:link Podcast 4 – Sri Lankaup:link Podcast 3 –...

Christian Relief

Drew — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 00:06:36 +0000

There’s been a lot of talk lately about Christian relief agencies like TEAR Fund throwing money away. “You’ve got to give a hand up not a hand out!” That may sound sensible and impressive but it’s based on a shallow understanding of what Christian relief organizations actually do. When disaster strikes – a cyclone in Myanmar [...] Related posts:Christian RadioThe Christian Example in a RecessionThe Christian Placebo

Kicking It – Review

Frank — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 20:00:44 +0000

The following was authored by Sarah Heanaghan – Supporter Relations Co-ordinator at TEAR Fund NZ. Homeless but not Hopeless Susan Koch and Jeff Werner’s documentary, ‘Kicking It’ based on the Homeless World Cup, explores how a ball can change the world. Far from the stereotypical view of homelessness, this documentary seeks to challenge our preconceived ideas. It embraces [...] Related posts:Review: Taxi to the Dark Side (DVD)Review: War Dance (DVD)Waltz with Bashir – Review

Micah Declaration on Integral Mission | Micah Network Community (English)

Frank — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 19:00:11 +0000

Integral mission or holistic transformation is the proclamation and demonstration of the gospel. It is not simply that evangelism and social involvement are to be done alongside each other. Rather, in integral mission our proclamation has social consequences as we call people to love and repentance in all areas of life. And our social involvement [...] Related posts:Sunday March 22nd. – Lent 2009Monday March 30th. – Lent 2009Friday April 10th. – Lent 2009

In Favour of Matariki

Frank — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 22:18:39 +0000

OK, so it’s not related to humanitarian work or TEAR Fund all that much, but I reckon Matariki deserves all the support it can get here in Aotearoa/New Zealand. The mayor of Waitekere, Bob Harvey, has come out in favour of creating a public holiday to celebrate Matariki, the time known as the traditional Maori new year. [...] Related posts:Press Release: Wider consultation needed before changing NZAIDThe Curse of ColonialismWhen a Government Does Not Plan to Listen

up:link – Podcast 11 – Iran

Frank — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 02:28:54 +0000

After missing a week of the Podcast because I made last minute judgment call and then missing it last week because of a technical hitch, I am more than happy to bring you the latest Podcast… even if a little late. On this episode I discuss Iran and the latest happenings there. Share this article... Related posts:up:link – [...] Related posts:up:link – Podcast 6 – Dr Bryan Schroeder (Virologist)up:link – Podcast 10 – Dr Tim...

Iran Election – A New Revolution?

Frank — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 02:04:30 +0000

The result of the recent presidential election in Iran that has seen Mahmoud Ahmadinejad returned to the presidency with official results showing a landslide victory, has sparked protests that are being widely reported in the media. The protests are being fueled by claims from Ahmadinejad’s rival, Mir-Hossein Mousavi, that the election results are corrupt and [...] Related posts:up:link – Podcast 11 – IranStart a Revolution – Trade Your iPod!Sharia Law Partly in Pakistan