History is made in moments, often of crisis and uncertainty, and the wisdom with which we meet them. This is one of those moments. ISIS's goal is to split the human family. To divide the world's 1.5 billion Muslims from everyone else. Those in our societies who sow fear, suspicion and hatred of Muslims - the Rupert Murdochs and Donald Trumps - are the best allies the … [Read more...]
Gift of the Givers opens second hospital in Syria
The exodus of millions of Syrians seeking refugee status in Europe and elsewhere is indicative of a major catastrophe inside Syria. Gift of the Givers medical teams have been a witness to the pain, suffering, extensive injuries and deaths of thousands of people. Their response was to set up an emergency hospital in Darkoush in January 2013 within 70 days. Here is more news … [Read more...]
The world needs bold diplomacy
Just weeks ago the kids in this image were gassed to death in their sleep, but it feels like the world has forgotten them and got stuck in a debate between US strikes or doing nothing. Now there is a glimmer of hope for a peaceful way to stop these massacres. Syria's bloody war has been fueled by rivalry between Iran, Assad's main backer, and the US and their allies. But … [Read more...]