Everything Is Possible at Christmas

What’s the best way to convince armed combatants to stop fighting and return home? Remind them of the joys of Christmas, of being with their families and children, of carols and fireworks during the festive season.    Campaigns to make the fighters feel nostalgic and want to demobilize did just that in Colombia. Operation Christmas (2010), Operation […]

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Caring Hearts Heal Smiles

Want to give a bit of joy? It might only cost you 60 cents. And that joy will bring a brand new smile. Check out Operation Smile. What do they do? In their words: “Operation Smile provides free surgeries to repair cleft lip, cleft palate and other facial deformities for children around the globe.” More […]

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The Value of Volunteering

Globalteer is an “organisation independent of government, politics and religion with the objective to help projects and communities around the world.” It is a non-profit charity that aims to help those in need. According to Globalteer’s website, the organization’s mission includes:  • Support – To provide support to communities and projects in need.• Awareness – To […]

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