Resources
Member Stories
Our members want to see flourishing lives and communities worldwide. Read their stories about their work and the critical questions they explore related to relief and development. Be encouraged and inspired!
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Addressing the Effects of Climate Change using Nature-based Solutions
As the climate crisis continues to cause increasing harm and uncertainty to local communities, Christians and Christian organizations have a duty to step up as stewards of Creation.
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Faith-Inspired Innovation: Why Christian Development Organizations Should Embrace Change
Effective innovation—which necessitates a willingness to listen and learn—is critical to a project’s success, but is also crucial to remaining faithful and effective in our mission as a Christian faith-based organization committed to breaking the cycles of extreme poverty.
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We’ve been trained for this! How Christian formation has been preparing you to advocate for justice
Kentro members (and I daresay most Christians) probably don’t need much convincing that caring for the poor and oppressed is a calling consistent with our Christian faith.
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Engaging with Government
MCC has long cherished its commitment to engaging government around advocacy for just public policy.
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The CCCC R&D Group: Humble Beginnings … Fostering a Lasting Christian Resolve
It is a special honour for me to be able to reflect back on a 40-year period of CCRDA/Kentro Christian Network.
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Competition or Collaboration?
It’s a competitive world out there and sadly that can impact the way that non-profits view each other.
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Centering Agency in the Pursuit of Social Justice
This year for IDW, Citizens for Public Justice (CPJ), World Renew, and International Justice Mission Canada (IJM) were invited to speak at Centennial College and Redeemer University. All three organizations are distinct, pursuing justice through varied avenues including national policy advocacy, community-driven development, and strengthening of justice systems.
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Centering Agency in International Development
Canadian Foodgrains Bank’s Humanitarian, Early Recovery, and Development program has focused on the intersection of humanitarian assistance and development activities through ten projects in Africa and Asia.
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Faith-based peace in an age of tumult
Peace might sound like a peculiar thing for a humanitarian and development organization to prioritize, particularly for a faith-based one. What does it mean to make this abstract (albeit nice sounding) virtue a reality in practice? Is it possible that peace is more than a feel-good sentiment on a Christmas card or something to wish for when blowing out your birthday candles?
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