2008-9 Classes and Teachers:
All classes are from 7pm-8pm Central Time
Class replays will be available in Windows Media Player and Real Player.
Course descriptions, international profiles, and bios are being updated.
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September 18, 2008
FILL THE BOWL
850 million people in the world are going hungry and the rising costs of food threaten to add to that already staggering number. What are the root causes of the current global food crisis? What does our prayer “Give us this day our daily bread” mean in this context? Most importantly, what can YOU do about it? Join LWR President John Nunes and get the facts about the food crisis. How is LWR responding? See how your time, prayer, and action can help fill the bowls of hungry people around the world.
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October 16, 2008
FAIR TRADE WORKS
Gourmet coffee. Fine chocolate. Indigenous handcrafts. Learn how your consumer choices can secure basic human needs for multitudes of people by ensuring a fair price for farmers, artisans, and their families.
Teachers:
Bill Weaver
LWR Regional Representative for Central America (bio)
Kattie Somerfeld
LWR Fair Trade Projects Coordinator (bio)
International staff profile:
Cesar Castillo
LWR Regional Technical Advisor
Central America Regional Office (bio)
Further Reading |Replay (windows media player) |
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December 18, 2008
TURNING DOLLARS INTO SENSE
Cash. Credit. Stock transfer. Transparency. Transformation. Examine, step by step, how a financial gift to LWR becomes a solid community plan; and how LWR ensures that each community plan has maximum impact.
Teachers:
Fran Troxler
LWR Director for Mission Advancement (bio)
Leigh Hartless
LWR Program Associate, Africa (bio)
International staff profile:
Judith Ocampo
LWR Country Program Manager, Bolivia (bio)
Further Reading | Replay this class |
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January 15, 2009
SPEAK UP FOR COLOMBIA, SUDAN AND NORTHERN UGANDA
Rights. Respect. Relationships. You have the power to create peace in war torn communities. We’ll show you how to use it. Together we’ll make a joyful noise on behalf those who have no voice.
Teachers:
Mary Duvall
LWR Midwest Grassroots Advocacy Organizer (bio)
Rebecca Phares
LWR Director for Public Policy and Advocacy (bio)
International staff profile:
Evelyn Nassuna
LWR Country Program Manager, Uganda (bio)
Further Reading | Replay this class |
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February 19, 2009
TRAINING FARMERS TO GROW VALUE
Beans. Tomatoes. Chilies. Onions. Sesame. Learn about LWR’s innovative approach to small-scale agriculture in developing economies.
Teacher:
Dan Lee
LWR Communication Projects Coordinator (bio)
International staff profile:
Mahamadou Ouhoumoudou
LWR Regional Representative for West Africa (bio)
Further Reading | Replay this class |
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March 19, 2009
DIGNITY DECLASSIFIED
Literacy. Small business. Healthcare. Analyze the impact of self-help groups among Dalit, or “outcaste” women in India, their families and communities.
Teachers:
Rakhi Bhattacharya
LWR Country Program Manager, India (bio)
Maryce Ramsey
LWR Regional Director for Asia and the Middle East (bio)
International staff profile:
Subhashis Roy
LWR Program Officer, India (bio)
Further Reading | Replay this class |
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April 16, 2009
GIVING ‘TIL IT FEELS GOOD
Counting blessings. Teaching values. Living faith. Embracing life. Explore and celebrate the infinite joy that exists in serving others.
TEACHER:
Joanne Negstad
LWR Midwest Mission Advancement (bio)
International staff profile:
Eduardo Contreras Ivárcena
LWR Country Program Manager, Peru (bio)
Further Reading | Replay this class |
Archived Classes:
2006-2007 | 2007-2008
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December 16, 2008
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