Thursday, September 2, 2010

World Vision says emergency in Pakistan will 'get worse before it gets better'

"More than one month after the flooding in Pakistan began, World Vision says the emergency in Pakistan will get worse before it gets better. Up to half of the affected population still hasn't been reached. Unsanitary conditions and a lack of clean water are causing outbreaks of diarrhea and concerns about cholera."

For more on what World Vision is doing in the area, click here.

So Now It's Freedom of Religion?

"Has the Administration changed its tune? Does it now appreciate the difference between freedom of worship and freedom of religion?"

Click herer for more on Chuck Colson's commentary.

Tuesday, August 31, 2010

Haiti quake a ‘game changer’ for corporate philanthropy

"As Haiti marks nearly eight months since its devastating earthquake and Chile sees the six-month mark since its own destructive quake, international aid agency World Vision has seen a notable increase in both corporate donations and level of involvement and interest in disaster relief from companies in a broad range of industries."

Click here for more on the changes.

Five Easy Ways to Save Water and Money

"Going green doesn't mean going without - it just means being smarter about how we use what we have. Here are five small tricks to help you save big bucks and lots of water."


To learn more, click here.

Monday, August 30, 2010

Save the Children Provides Critical Health Services to Vulnerable Mothers and Children

"As the devastating floods in Pakistan continue to cause misery for millions of families, Save the Children reports that tens of thousands of newborn babies and their mothers could be in serious danger."

For more on Save the Children's efforts,click here.

Sunday, August 29, 2010

Eat like a cave man: Paleo diet is the latest trend which encourages prehistoric eating

"Our Stone Age ancestors lived in an uncomfortable world, spending their 30-year life spans hunting and gathering without air conditioning or heat. But some say the cave men ate better than we do.

That's the premise behind the Paleo diet, a health and weight-loss trend that encourages people to eat modern-day versions of Paleolithic food."

Click here for more on this dietary trend.

Friday, August 27, 2010

Pray and Act - a movement gearing up this fall

"Pray and Act is a movement calling Christians to spend extensive time in prayer for our culture. It includes a call for Christians to stand up and take action, especially as the political season heats up.

You can visit the Pray and Act website for more information and view a video message from Chuck Colson on the Pray and Act initiative here at Colson Center."


Click here for more on the Pray and Act movement.