Category: Peace and Justice
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Ransomed Son
The greatest fear for many Iraqi refugees is receiving news that a loved one has been kidnapped back home in Iraq. Iraqi Voices Amplification Project
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Refugee Sketches
Dancer and choreographer Paul Emerson is also a talented illustrator. During his visit with Iraqi refugees in Lebanon, Jordan and Syria, Emerson captured the camera shy faces of the people he met with pen and ink. Iraqi Voices Amplification Project
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Iraq Refugees: Poetry, Torture and Love
In Beirut, Lebanon, I witnessed the impact of torture during a visit to the Restart Centre for Rehabilitation of Victims of Violence and Torture. “Restart” offers specialized services for victims of torture and their families. The IVAP team visited with four Iraqi torture victims and listened to their stories of pain and grace. Images of…
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Mourning Into Dancing: IVAP Visit
Laughter, tears and dancing mark our Iraqi Voices Amplification Project Team visit with Iraqi refugee families in Beirut, Lebanon.
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Peter, An Iraqi Refugee Story
Peter (real name concealed) is an Iraqi refugee living in Lebanon. He fled Iraq with his family after death threats and eventually his brother’s murder. This short story is part of the Intersections International Iraqi Voices Amplification Project.
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Bus Rides and Music
Members of the IVAP team spend the day with 60 Iraqi refugee children on a bus ride up to a mountain retreat outside Beirut, Lebanon.
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Acholi Return to Farming with LWF Support
The Lutheran World Federation is helping thousands of Acholi farmers return to traditional village life following 22 years of rebel warfare and child abduction in Northern Uganda.
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Ready to Forgive: An African Story of Grace
Ready to Forgive: An African Story of Grace 10/18/2009 Vision and Values – ABC Presented by the National Council of Churches USA; Produced by the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America Beginning October 18 through December, 2009, ABC stations across the US will be airing a documentary I produced about forgiveness. Even though the Acholi people…
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Iraqi Voices Amplification Project
I am excited to announce that on October 1st, I leave with a group of artists for a three week trip through Jordan, Lebanon and Syria. Even better, I want you to come with us! As part of the Iraqi Voices Amplification Project, Intersections International has brought together a delegation of creative artists, for a…
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Eye Mission Malawi
Find more videos like this on Book of Faith This video is one of eleven testimonials produced for the Northwest Synod of Wisconsin Book of Faith initiative. The Northwest Synod of Wisconsin has a strong companion relationship with Lutherans in the African nation of Malawi. In this segment, we learn about an eye clinic mission…