The national security establishment needs to prepare for a series of global crises sparked by climate change, a group of experts wrote in a report released today. The analysis by the Center for Climate and Security identifies 12 “epicenters” where climate change could stress global security, possibly igniting conflicts around the world. American diplomats and military … [Read more...]
Humanity needs to unite in the face of ISIS horror
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...]
Portraits from Yemen after 6 months of war
6 months of war have had a devastating impact on the lives of ordinary Yemenis, the conflict often gets overlooked. Help us share these touching stories, and give voice to those affected. Imagine you live in the midst of war. Since March, 15 of your family members have been killed. Everyone you know is unemployed. You question where you will get your next meal or water. 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 end of the world as we know it?
The end of the world? No, the world isn't falling apart, as you might have read lately, but those structures and institutions supporting it as we knew it: capitalist markets, civilized norms, personal autonomy, global cooperation, and democratic processes. As modern people, we are used to thinking in linear and progressive terms, open to the future. Certainly, there were … [Read more...]
100% hunger in Yemen villages
Yemen is on the brink of a catastrophic hunger crisis, as the U.S. continues its covert war on the Arab country. African disaster relief organisation Gift of the Givers decided to go see the situation for themselves. Here is their first-hand account: Villagers throng our car, obstructing it, raising voices at each other, insisting that the occupants of the vehicle must be … [Read more...]
Another tragedy in the Congo
It has happened yet again, another African tragedy with more than 250 dead, 2000 wounded with varying degrees of severity including burns, mandatory amputations and major trauma. Brazzaville, Republic of Congo, represents a war zone with thousands of homes, businesses and two churches destroyed. Windows shattered four km away, civilians trapped under rubble, all the … [Read more...]
