Hunger. Child soldiers. Orphaned children raising siblings. Such tragedies might readily connote despair – but not to three African women who studied this year at EMU’s Summer Peacebuilding Institute. L. ... read more about Women attending SPI help heal their communities in Africa
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Learners from 35 nations gather for peacebuilding institute
By Chris Edwards They turned to greet neighbors, each invited to speak in his or her native language. Many said “Hello”; a few, “Hola!” or “Bonjour.” Sebastian Bukenya, a young ... read more about Learners from 35 nations gather for peacebuilding institute
Peacebuilder Focuses on Alumni Work in Kenya
The Fall / Winter issue of Peacebuilder, CJP’s alumni magazine, digs deep into the post-election violence in Kenya and the experiences of alumni in the field all over the world. ... read more about Peacebuilder Focuses on Alumni Work in Kenya
Faith, not fear, in missionary couple’s move to Kenya
EMU Presentation Examines Kenya Crisis
Jan Jenner “Rocks in the Road,” a presentation with discussion on the recent post-election crisis and peace efforts in the east African nation of Kenya will be held 4-5:30 p.m. ... read more about EMU Presentation Examines Kenya Crisis
A Goat for Everyone
A Goat for Everyone BY BLAKA ABEE news@morganton.com Friday, November 3, 2006 Blaka Abee | For The News Herald Emmanuel Ole Sayiorry, a former herdsman from Kenya, is escorted ... read more about A Goat for Everyone
Declining Numbers Fewer Foreign Students in Area
An international student from Kenya, works as a catering employee at Eastern Mennonite University. Photo by Michael Reilly by Jeff Mellott, Daily News-Record Securing a student visa to study in ... read more about Declining Numbers Fewer Foreign Students in Area
Widow of Nairobi Bombing Helps Others Heal
Doreen Ruto from Nairobi, Kenya, now a student in EMU’s Conflict Transformation Program, tells her story at a Summer Peacebuilding Institute luncheon meeting. Photo by Jim Bishop As her husband ... read more about Widow of Nairobi Bombing Helps Others Heal
From Kenya With Love
Family and friends join Geoffrey Sakuda (center) following his graduation from Eastern Mennonite University on Sunday. Sakuda, who is from the Ngong Hills, Kenya, was among the graduates receiving diplomas ... read more about From Kenya With Love