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Christians Mobilize to End Poverty—On Apr. 26-29, 2009, Sojourners, in partnership with World Vision and other faith-based and advocacy groups, held the Mobilization to End Poverty, a historic gathering of more than 1,000 Christians that called upon both the faith community and the U.S. government to make overcoming domestic and international poverty a national priority. One activity for participants was a caregiver kit build! Hundreds enjoyed this hands-on event. Here is one attendees experienc… Continue

The Daily Free Press (Boston University), Josh Enos, November 24, 2008

It began a simple sightseeing vacation, but when Boston businesswoman Geri Rhoades saw the toll AIDS had taken on countries like South Africa and Zimbabwe on a trip there last April, she said she found a new purpose.

Touched by the juxtaposition of Africa’s boundless natural beauty with the ravages of AIDS, Rhoades said she returned home committed to finding a means of helping people struggling with AIDS.

The following mon… Continue

More than 18,000 volunteers honored for caring for the sick, orphaned and vulnerable

Ceremonies are held in Lusaka and across the nation before World AIDS Day (Dec. 1st).

Lusaka, Zambia, Nov. 25, 2008—Thousands of Zambians are being honored this week across the country in “thanksgiving” celebrations for their role in addressing the twin epidemics of HIV and malaria in this African nation, and helping their neighbors in need lead healthier, fuller lives.

The first-ever “Zambian Caregivers Day”… Continue

Check out this fantastic video which features the event coordinators for an upcoming community kit build in the Boston Area. The hope is that 3,000 kits will be assembled by local companies, churches, schools and individuals. These kits will then go to Rwanda and will resource thousands of Caregivers and those they serve!

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The Caregiver Kit build at the Republican National Convention Sept. 2nd was a huge success as 2,500 kits were built by over 500 participants, and the event was covered by over 75 media outlets.

This successful event comes on the heels of another Caregiver Kit build last week at the Democratic National Convention that saw 1500 kits built.

VIPs in Attendance at the Event:
First Lady Laura Bush, Cindy McCain and Senator Bill Frist all joined ONE CEO David Lane and Princess Zulu on stage.

John Mc… Continue