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After a suicidal thought nearly took his life, Pastor Michael A. Walrond Jr. chose therapy instead of silence. Now he's built Harlem's first faith-based mental health center to help others do the same.
Dr. Joseph Siaw Agyepong, whose company operates across 25 African nations, launched a new business fellowship chapter focused on ethical leadership rooted in faith. The gathering brought together executives committed to building purpose-driven enterprises across the continent.
Faith leaders and climate activists in Uganda are teaming up to promote sustainable, plant-based food systems as a solution to climate change and public health crises. The partnership between Catholic institutions and the Plant-Based Treaty campaign could transform how communities eat and farm across the country.
Health Secretary RFK Jr. announced a major shift in addiction care, opening federal funding to faith-based recovery programs while expanding medication access. The new approach aims to break the cycle of homelessness and addiction by combining spiritual support with evidence-based treatment.
Filmmaker John Ekanem releases "Brothers in Arms," a faith-based story about three partners whose successful business tests their loyalty and friendship. The film streams now on John Ekanem TV just in time for Easter viewing.
The Vatican is leading a Christian movement to pull investments from mining companies that harm Indigenous communities and the environment. The campaign aims to align church money with Catholic values of protecting people and planet.
Bangladesh is launching a revolutionary plan to eliminate extreme poverty in 10 to 15 years by formally organizing Zakat, the Islamic practice of charitable giving. Prime Minister Tarique Rahman is creating a national framework to harness billions in religious donations that currently flow through informal channels.
A spirits entrepreneur is giving away an entire college campus in Vermont to a Catholic or Christian institution that shares his vision for spiritual renewal in America. Raj Peter Bhakta bought the historic property during the pandemic and now wants to see it become a center for faith-based education.
Religious scholars, scientists, and policymakers gathered in Malawi to tackle Africa's climate crisis with faith-based solutions. The conference charts how churches can drive real change for biodiversity and poverty reduction across the continent.
A new African-led climate center just unveiled a bold strategy to fight climate change using the continent's own forests, wetlands, and grasslands. Despite contributing barely any emissions, Africa faces some of the worst climate impacts and is now leading the solution.
A crowdfunded TV series about the life of Jesus just became the most translated show in history, reaching 125 languages in its first season alone. The milestone proves that faith-based storytelling can achieve global reach once reserved only for entertainment giants.
A new initiative in East Africa is unlocking Islamic philanthropy to better support displaced women through community-based funding and women-led governance. The approach combines centuries-old charitable traditions with modern humanitarian frameworks to create sustainable, locally trusted support systems.
NASA just announced it's canceling plans for a lunar space station and instead will build an ambitious Moon base over the next decade. The agency is shifting from expensive, slow-moving projects to focused action that could land four astronauts on the Moon for month-long missions within 12 years.
Religious communities from every major faith just scored a massive environmental victory. After years of united advocacy, they helped push through the High Seas Treaty, now protecting vast stretches of ocean that belong to no single nation.
Nigeria's Oyo State Governor promises funding and political support to fight gender-based violence after meeting advocacy groups. His wife called it not just a social issue but an economic drain on communities.
Scientists discovered the secret to getting people to fight climate change together: show them it works and builds friendships. A Stanford study of 30,000 Americans found the right message increased climate action by 30%.
Down 1-0 in the final inning, Tulsa softball loaded the bases and watched Faith Russell deliver a clutch two-run single that sent them into the next round of the conference championship. The dramatic walk-off win kept their tournament hopes alive in stunning fashion.
Three religious environmentalists trekked 25 days through oil fields and desert to advocate for climate action in New Mexico. Even though their target bill failed, they're planting seeds for future change.
More than 20 faith organizations across Kenya just joined forces to tackle a crisis affecting one in five teenage girls. The new Interfaith National Hub on Family Health aims to slash adolescent pregnancy and maternal deaths through community-driven care.
Foluke Adeboye, wife of a major Nigerian church leader, shares why she discarded expensive jewelry when joining her faith community. Her story reveals how personal conviction can outweigh material value.
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