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Africa Business Leader Launches Faith-Based CEO Chapter
InnovationFeb 2

Africa Business Leader Launches Faith-Based CEO Chapter

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.

Myjoyonline Ghana2 min read
Qatar's Women's Mosque Transforms Faith Into Leadership
Acts of KindnessMay 20

Qatar's Women's Mosque Transforms Faith Into Leadership

Al Mujadilah Centre and Mosque for Women in Qatar has become more than a place of prayer. It's a thriving hub where women are building spiritual strength, developing leadership skills, and shaping the country's future together.

Euronews2 min read
Harlem Pastor Opens First Faith-Based Mental Health Clinic
Community HeroesMar 19

Harlem Pastor Opens First Faith-Based Mental Health Clinic

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.

Good Good Good2 min read
Nigerian Bishop: Leadership Is Influence, Not Office
Acts of KindnessJun 9

Nigerian Bishop: Leadership Is Influence, Not Office

Bishop Matthew Kukah delivered a powerful message at a memorial service in Lagos, challenging Nigerians to see leadership as service and influence rather than political power. His words honored a servant leader while calling for a national shift in values.

Vanguard Nigeria2 min read
US Opens $110M in Addiction Recovery Funding to Faith Groups
SolutionsFeb 5

US Opens $110M in Addiction Recovery Funding to Faith Groups

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.

Medical Xpress3 min read
Illinois Teen Wins $1K Church Scholarship for Faith Leadership
Acts of KindnessJun 10

Illinois Teen Wins $1K Church Scholarship for Faith Leadership

Kennedy Nevarez earned a $1,000 scholarship from her Bartlett church for years of service, singing, and mentoring younger students. She's heading to Valparaiso University this fall with four scholarships in hand.

Google News - Scholarship Awarded2 min read
Nigerian Faith Film Explores Friendship and Ambition
Acts of KindnessApr 7

Nigerian Faith Film Explores Friendship and Ambition

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.

Premium Times Nigeria2 min read
Uganda Churches Join Global Push for Plant-Based Diets
Acts of KindnessJan 20

Uganda Churches Join Global Push for Plant-Based Diets

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.

AllAfrica - Environment3 min read
Vatican Launches Faith-Based Mining Divestment Campaign
Planet WinsMar 21

Vatican Launches Faith-Based Mining Divestment Campaign

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.

Mongabay2 min read
Bangladesh Aims to End Poverty Using Faith-Based Giving
SolutionsMar 10

Bangladesh Aims to End Poverty Using Faith-Based Giving

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.

Google News - Poverty Reduction3 min read
Whiskey Founder Gifts $200M Vermont Campus for Faith Revival
Acts of KindnessMar 15

Whiskey Founder Gifts $200M Vermont Campus for Faith Revival

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.

Fox News Latest Headlines (all sections)2 min read
Governor Hires Rival's Wife Based on Merit, Not Politics
Acts of KindnessApr 27

Governor Hires Rival's Wife Based on Merit, Not Politics

A Nigerian governor is proving that qualifications matter more than party lines. His decision to hire a political opponent's wife for a major hospital role is sparking hope for merit-based leadership.

Premium Times Nigeria2 min read
Faith Series Breaks Record with 125 Language Translations
Daily MixMar 2

Faith Series Breaks Record with 125 Language Translations

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.

Google News - World Record3 min read
East Africa Taps Faith Financing to Help Displaced Women
SolutionsJun 20

East Africa Taps Faith Financing to Help Displaced Women

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.

Google News - Africa Innovation2 min read
African Faith Leaders Map Climate Justice Path in Malawi
Planet WinsApr 14

African Faith Leaders Map Climate Justice Path in Malawi

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.

Google News - Poverty Reduction3 min read
Tulsa's Faith Russell Wins Game With 2-Run Walk-Off Hit
SportsMay 6

Tulsa's Faith Russell Wins Game With 2-Run Walk-Off Hit

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.

Google News - Championship Win2 min read
NASA Plans Permanent Moon Base by 2028
InnovationMar 26

NASA Plans Permanent Moon Base by 2028

NASA's new leadership is bringing fresh realism to America's Moon program, with plans to establish a permanent lunar base that won't be abandoned like the Apollo missions. The shift marks a bold commitment to sustained space exploration, even as China races to land astronauts first.

Google News - Science2 min read
US Senate Extends Space Station Life, Orders Moon Base
InnovationFeb 26

US Senate Extends Space Station Life, Orders Moon Base

America is doubling down on space exploration with plans to keep the International Space Station flying until 2032 and build a permanent base on the moon. The moves aim to maintain U.S. leadership in space as competition with China heats up.

Daily Maverick2 min read
Pastor Gets Tattoo at 50, Defends Creative Faith
Acts of KindnessFeb 3

Pastor Gets Tattoo at 50, Defends Creative Faith

Nigerian Pastor Kingsley Okonkwo celebrated his 50th birthday with a John 3:16 tattoo and turned criticism into a conversation about faith, freedom, and reaching younger generations. His message: personal choices don't define your relationship with God.

Premium Times Nigeria3 min read
Kenya Faith Leaders Launch Hub to Save Young Mothers
Acts of KindnessApr 23

Kenya Faith Leaders Launch Hub to Save Young Mothers

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.

AllAfrica - Health3 min read

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