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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.
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.
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.
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.
Christian and Muslim elders in northern Nigeria have launched a major reconciliation effort, declaring that peaceful coexistence is possible and must be locally driven. The initiative comes as a direct response to international concerns about religious freedom in the region.
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.
A new national platform in Ghana will recognize Christian leaders and organizations whose decades of faithful service have shaped communities. The initiative prioritizes integrity and lasting impact over popularity.
Over 250 bishops joined forces in Harare to launch an initiative tackling drug abuse, poverty, and social challenges through faith-based community programs. The African Zionist Churches Association is bringing practical solutions like job training and counseling to communities hit hardest by substance abuse.
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.
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.
Two plant-based burgers just became the first meat alternatives officially recognized as climate solutions by a UN-backed initiative. The Beyond Burger and Beyond Steak produce 88% less greenhouse gas than beef while meeting strict environmental standards.
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.
NASA is redirecting its space exploration strategy with a $20 billion investment to build a permanent base on the moon's surface, while also launching a nuclear-powered spacecraft to Mars by 2028. The bold shift marks America's most ambitious space initiative since the Apollo missions ended in 1972.
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.
NASA is purchasing landers, rovers, and drones for humanity's first permanent lunar base, racing to get equipment on the moon before astronauts arrive in 2028. The base will span hundreds of square miles and pave the way for Mars exploration.
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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