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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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
The University of Ghana is teaming up with a leading climate organization to make nature-based solutions central to Africa's development. The partnership aims to show that protecting nature isn't just environmental work—it's smart economics and community building. ##
Ethiopia's partnership with the African Development Bank just hit a major milestone with 24 active projects worth $1.21 billion bringing real change to communities. The investment spans energy, infrastructure, agriculture, and private business development across the country.
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.
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.
Korean food giant Samyang Foods just opened a European research hub in the Netherlands to develop the next generation of plant-based foods. The company chose Wageningen, home to one of the world's top food science universities, to tap into Europe's innovation ecosystem.
Migration experts are pushing Ghana to transform how it uses remittances sent home by citizens abroad. With structured investment systems and government trust-building, billions in yearly transfers could fuel sustainable development instead of just covering daily expenses.
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.
Seventy queenmothers in Ghana's Volta Region just completed leadership training to champion peace, protect children, and drive sustainable development in their communities. These traditional leaders are transforming from ceremonial figures into powerful agents of grassroots change.
NASA just restructured its entire organization to move faster on returning to the Moon, building a lunar base, and advancing deep space exploration. The agency promised no layoffs or program cuts while becoming more efficient.
A reluctant holiday coding lesson turned Abdulqudus Abubakre into a frontend leader who bridges the gap between developers and business needs. His journey shows how early exposure to technology can spark unexpected careers.
NASA just announced sweeping contracts worth hundreds of millions to build humanity's first permanent lunar base, complete with rovers, drones, and landing infrastructure. The ambitious plan includes over a dozen missions starting this year to establish a base spanning hundreds of square miles near the Moon's South Pole.
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