Olivier Jobard/MYOP, via Redux, from Nicholas Kristof’s article, “The World’s Richest Men Take On the World’s Poorest Children,” NYT, Feb. 5, 2025, https://bit.ly/3EB0Ksd
Time:
3:00-4:15 pm Central Europe / West Africa (4:00-5:15 pm Central Africa / Jerusalem, 2:00-3:15pm UK, 9:00-10:15am USA Eastern, 7:30-8:45pm India Time)
In light of major policy shifts—including the dismantling of USAID, restrictions on activism, and escalating geopolitical tensions—our upcoming bi-monthly connection and networking meeting will focus on the global impact of these developments. We gather diverse Christian peacebuilders from around the world and will share challenges and insights arising from these changes and explore opportunities for mutual learning and collaboration. Through discussions and breakout sessions, we aim to:
Share updates on peacebuilding efforts across regions affected by shifting policies, funding cuts, and escalating conflicts.
Discuss best practices, challenges, and achievements in adapting to new geopolitical realities.
Strategize on mobilizing Christians into peacebuilding work to address rising nationalism, division, and violence.
Explore ways to sustain solidarity and advocacy efforts across borders, recognizing the interconnectedness of global conflicts and justice movements.
As we connect regularly as a network, our intention is to amplify our individual efforts and sustain our commitment to follow Jesus as part of God’s mission toward holistic and just peace—especially in a time when policies and politics threaten to divide, disenfranchise, and crush the most vulnerable communities worldwide.
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