Blogs
Humanitarian Concerns in Ivory Coast and Liberia
Posted on March 31, 2011
Last week the UNHCR, the UN's refugee agency estimated that between 700,000 and 1,000,000 refugees have fled the violence of the Ivory Coast. Since November, the contested outcome of the presidential election has fueled conflict and placed many displaced people at risk. Today news reports highlighted the influx of mercenaries from Liberia as well as the plight ...
The Benefits of Partnership
Posted on March 21, 2011
Much of my time is invested exploring and developing partnerships with individuals, businesses and ministry organizations. The needs and opportunities of Africa are almost endless. ALARM is one small ministry, seeking to maximize its impact in the transformation of lives, communities and nations. Two questions that we frequently ask at ALARM is: What is our core calling? ...
Southern Sudan Advocates
Posted on March 11, 2011
John Prendergast is a human rights activist and an author who has worked for peace in Africa for more than 25 years. His most recent work is the Enough Project, an initiative to end crimes against humanity. He joined forces with actor, George Clooney, to found ...
South Sudan: A New Born Nation
Posted on March 04, 2011
The January 9, 2011 Referendum sealed the fate of Sudan, Africa's largest country, known for both oil and conflict, when 98.83% of the people of South Sudan voted for secession. South Sudan, to be officially known as the Republic of South Sudan by July 9, 2011 is a newborn modern miracle nation. For many of us who have been serving in ...
Looming Humanitarian Crisis?
Posted on March 01, 2011
On humanitarian grounds, the United Nations has called for a mass evacuation of people into Tunisia from the country of Libya. More than 75,000 people have fled to Tunisia since the demonstrations began. 40,000 more are seeking to cross the Tunisian border. 70,000 more have left Libya through the Egyptian border. UN Secretary, General Ban Ki-moon states that thousands of lives are ...
