November 2009
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What is TCD?
TCD stands for Transformational Community Development. TCD is the model that Global Hope Network International (GHNI) uses to help the poorest villages of the world transform themselves.
The goal is to help poor towns and villages achieve TCD Sustainability-holistic, sustainable transformation-in five critical areas:
Water - Secure enough clean water for every person, every day
Food - Grow an...
October 2009
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Who Is GHNI?
Global Hope Network International (GHNI) is a non-profit, private humanitarian aid organization headquartered in Orlando, Florida and Geneva, Switzerland. Through a committed team of both staff and volunteers, Global Hope Network International is dedicated to serving the “hidden and hurting” in more than 38 countries around the world. They focus on the overlooked or hidden persons in...
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Who Is Gambella?
The village of Gambella is located in Kenya, near the town of Isiolo. It is just north of the equator.
Some facts about Gambella:
Population of approximately 2,000
One of 1,000 Borana villages
About 3 million people in these villages
The forgotten people
Adults speak Borana (sometimes also called Oromo, as they are a sub-group of the Oromo people), and some Swahili (but no...
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WatchGreat video by Habiba. She tells the story of how Gambella began their TCD (Transformational Community Development) partnership with GHNI (Global Hope Network International). It’s hard to believe we get to be a part of partnering with Gambella—what a privilege!
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Good News for Gambella!
We have received word that the Kenyan government has arrested a number of regional government leaders, who were behind the attack on Gambella (as well as other, similar attacks in the region). These leaders were arming men to steal and kill, in order to get livestock and food, for the purpose of furthering their political standing.
After the arrests, the Gambellans are once again feeling safe,...
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Update on Gambella - Unrest Is Easing
I spoke with Jeff this weekend, and it seems that the unrest that has been plaguing the area around Gambella village, following the attack there in mid-July, is finally easing.
The attack in July came shortly after the volunteers left the village, and was devastating to the village, as several men were killed, one child lost a finger to a bullet, and many of the meager possessions and animals...
Adopt-a-Village
Want to learn more about how we’re partnering with a village in Kenya, to help them escape from extreme poverty? Watch this video by Jeff Power, from Global Hope Network International (or watch the original video on his site, at http://pangeo.typepad.com/pangeo/2009/10/adoptavillage.html).
Village Partnerships w/ GHNI from Jeff Power on Vimeo.
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Technical Difficulties
Well, it seems there were technical difficulties with the live broadcast last night. I’m not sure exactly what happened, since Jeff doesn’t have access to the Internet right now, and hasn’t been able to send an email or update his blog.
I guess this is part of the adventure of working with the poorest of the poor!