Omex Juma: An environmental champion

In the beautiful landscapes of Malawi, amidst the challenges brought by climate change, Omex Juma offers a beacon of hope. A dedicated advocate for environmental conservation and a key Compassion Connector for in Malawi, Omex has been recognized for his outstanding contributions to climate resilience and community well-being. Thanks to his work with the Malawi […]

Progress report from Uganda’s Connectors

In the heart of Uganda, Peter Waiswa and his dedicated colleagues have been diligently working to strengthen the compassion connectors team. One of the remarkable achievements of Waiswa and his team has been the expansion of their skills base, with an increasing number of individuals joining the Connectors team. These Connectors bring a diverse range […]

Poems for chronic pain

It’s important to find many avenues for people to express their experiences and the change they want to see.  This is especially true for anyone with disabilities. The “usual” avenues may not always be the easiest. But that should never prevent our voices from being heard. And it cannot stop us from making a contribution […]

Responding to the Akosombo Dam spillage

A group of our Connectors in Ghana, led by Meshach Bondize, are desperately trying to help the victims of the recent spillage at Akosombo Dam in southern Ghana. Meshach’s volunteers report that over 33,000 people in the eight districts closest to the dam have been affected. Homes, refuse sites, toilet facilities, and cemeteries have all been flooded […]

Connectors launch Cyclone Freddy emergency appeal

Omex, a Connector in Malawi, has set up a fundraising appeal to help the victims of Cyclone Freddy which devastated parts of the country in the spring.  It is estimated that around 80,000 lives were severely impacted by the cyclone. Houses, services, and crops were destroyed. Water contamination continues to be a major threat to […]

Connectors help 41 children go to school

A wonderful collaboration between Peter, a Connector in Uganda, and Davina, a Connector in Brisbane, Australia, has resulted in 41 children being able to attend school.  Although it was actually Davina’s 7 year-old son Magnus who made it all possible. He was angered and frustrated to here that many kids in Uganda are still not […]

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