by Beth | Nov 18, 2002 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses
VATICAN CITY, NOVEMBER 17, 2002 (Zenit.org).-Here is a translation of John Paul II’s address at midday on Sunday, before praying the “Angelus” with pilgrims gathered in St. Peter’s Square in the Vatican. Dear Brothers and Sisters! 1. Today the...
by Beth | Nov 17, 2002 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses
Trade ministers sitting down for discussions in Sydney this week could play a key role in improving access to vital medicines for millions of people across the world. Ministers from 25 leading nations will look at the critical issue of how to revise WTO patent rules...
by Beth | Nov 17, 2002 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses
In the Philippines, protesters using cell-phone text messaging mobilized hundreds of thousands of demonstrators in January 2001 to help oust President Joseph Estrada. Reference: Time Magazine, June 4, 2001 * In China, tens of thousands of followers of the spiritual...
by Beth | Nov 16, 2002 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses
Volunteer managers already have phones and email to work with offsite volunteers. What is the advantage of using Instant Messaging (IM) with such volunteers as well? UNITeS (www.unites.org), the ICT volunteering initiative of United Nations Volunteers...
by Beth | Nov 11, 2002 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses
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by Beth | Nov 9, 2002 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses
From Zenit.org: NEW YORK, NOV. 7, 2002 (Zenit.org).- The Vatican made a symbolic financial contribution to the World Food Program to encourage international generosity with this initiative. The announcement was made by Archbishop Renato Martino, president of the...