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When Chaos Doesn’t Get the Final Word

The chaos may be loud. But it does not get the final word. Christ does, and we can hold onto joy in that.

Yemeni Father’s ‘Hygiene Corner’ Sparks Change

Even in his hardest moments, Ali continues to work for the good of his family and community – embodying what it means to find joy even in chaos.

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May We Go and Do Likewise

What if our compassion is unintentionally geographically biased?

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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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