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12 Independence Day Celebrations Around the World

July 2, 2024 |

Have you ever wondered if or how other countries celebrate Independence Day around the world? Read more about 12 independence day celebrations around the world.

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Turning Outrage into Action in DR Congo

July 21, 2015

By Lynne Hybels It started out as an ordinary day for Cecile, a married mother of five children. With her…

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The Church in Congo

July 15, 2015

By James Misner and Marcel Serubungo In the Democratic Republic of Congo, some say that you can find all of…

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Why Independence in South Sudan Matters.

July 9, 2015

South Sudan marked its fourth Independence Day in the midst of ongoing conflict. Jenny Yang, World Relief’s Vice President of Advocacy, outlines 4 ways for the American Church to pursue peace in South Sudan. Read Story

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Want to stop people from joining groups like the Islamic State? Try tackling core problems first.

April 14, 2015

Taking cues from grassroots peacebuilding efforts in the Democratic Republic of Congo, World Relief President and CEO, Stephan Bauman, suggests that increasing access to opportunities for meaningful civic involvement can curb Islamic State enlistment. Read more.

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Agricultural Development – A Story from Haiti

April 14, 2015

In 2011, a year after Haiti’s most devastating earthquake, Monique Lewis bought 500 baby chicks and launched her own chicken farm. Since then, this mother of three has transformed her small start-up into a booming poultry operation where she raises, processes and sells thousands of chickens each year.

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Changing Maternal and Child Health – Celebrating 20 Years of Care Groups

April 7, 2015

In 1995, a small group of thoughtful people noticed an injustice and were not content to sit back and wait…

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