10 http://www.christiannewswire.com Disaster Relief / Humanitarian Aid Mon, 20 May 2013 17:21:24 -0600 en-us Disaster Relief / Humanitarian Aid http://www.christiannewswire.com/index.php?module=releases&task=view&releaseID=72127 http://www.christiannewswire.com/index.php?module=releases&task=view&releaseID=72127 Contact: Bob Fu, President, Bob@ChinaAid.org; Mark Shan, News Analyst, 888-889-7757, 267-205-5210 cell, Mark@ChinaAid.org; Eddie Romero, LA Office, 323-521-6777, ChinaAid.LA@gmail.com; all with ChinaAid; www.ChinaAid.org, www.MonitorChina.org XINYI, Jiangsu, May 18, 2013 /Christian Newswire/ -- A farmer in Jiangsu province was attacked on Wednesday by more than 20 family planning officials who beat him to near death because he and his wife have three children, violating China's strict Source: China Aid Association, Inc. Sat, 18 May 2013 22:57:02 -0600 Disaster Relief / Humanitarian Aid http://www.christiannewswire.com/index.php?module=releases&task=view&releaseID=72119 http://www.christiannewswire.com/index.php?module=releases&task=view&releaseID=72119 Contact: Jeremy Reynalds, Joy Junction, 505-400-7145 ALBUQUERQUE, N.M., May 18, 2013 /Christian Newswire/ -- Writer Greg Karber is giving Abercrombie & Fitch clothing to the homeless, and he's hoping others will join in. According to Karber's YouTube viral video (www.youtube.com/watch?v=O95DBxnXiSo&feature=player_detailpage), it's his way of responding to recent reports about A&F CEO Mike Jeffries. Jeffries has been in the news this week because he said that A&F clothes are Source: Joy Junction Sat, 18 May 2013 00:16:24 -0600 Disaster Relief / Humanitarian Aid http://www.christiannewswire.com/index.php?module=releases&task=view&releaseID=72118 http://www.christiannewswire.com/index.php?module=releases&task=view&releaseID=72118 Contact: Office of Press Relations, U.S. Department of State, 202-647-2492   WASHINGTON, May 17, 2013 /Christian Newswire/ -- Secretary of State John Kerry will release the Annual Report on International Religious Freedom for 2012 on Monday, May 20, 2013, at 11:30 a.m. in the State Department Press Briefing Room.   Secretary Kerry will introduce the report and Ambassador-at-Large for International Religious Freedom Suzan Johnson Cook will give remarks and take questions. The report Source: White House Fri, 17 May 2013 18:54:45 -0600 Disaster Relief / Humanitarian Aid http://www.christiannewswire.com/index.php?module=releases&task=view&releaseID=72114 http://www.christiannewswire.com/index.php?module=releases&task=view&releaseID=72114 Six-month Ongoing Ministry Anticipated for Rebuilding Lives of Victims Losing Everything Contact: Taun Cortado, 972-300-3120, tauncortado@gfa.org CARROLLTON, Texas, May 17, 2013 /Christian Newswire/ -- In Bangladesh and parts of Myanmar (Burma) where Tropical Storm Mahasen left hundreds of thousands displaced and homeless, Gospel for Asia (GFA) missionaries are on the job delivering food, clothing and temporary shelter. Gospel for Asia (www.gfa.org) will still be involved in this c Source: InChrist Communications Fri, 17 May 2013 15:43:33 -0600 Disaster Relief / Humanitarian Aid http://www.christiannewswire.com/index.php?module=releases&task=view&releaseID=72097 http://www.christiannewswire.com/index.php?module=releases&task=view&releaseID=72097 The announcement was made yesterday during a meeting with Dr. Andrew Bennett, Ambassador to the Canadian Office of Religious Freedom. Contact: Brian Mayes, 615-771-2040, brian@nashvillepublicity.com TORONTO, May 15, 2013 /Christian Newswire/ -- On Tuesday evening, One Free World International founder Majed El Shafie met with Dr. Andrew Bennett, Ambassador to the Office of Religious Freedom, to announce the successful rescue of Shoaib and Najiba Assadullah from Afghanistan, where Shoaib en Source: Nashville Publicity Group Wed, 15 May 2013 13:28:26 -0600 Disaster Relief / Humanitarian Aid http://www.christiannewswire.com/index.php?module=releases&task=view&releaseID=72089 http://www.christiannewswire.com/index.php?module=releases&task=view&releaseID=72089 Contact: Michael Farris, Jr., Home School Legal Defense Association, 540-338-5600 PURCELLVILLE, Va., May 14, 2013 /Christian Newswire/ -- Today the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals upheld the Obama Administration's denial of asylum granted to the Romeike family. The Romeikes fled Germany in 2008 when they were subjected to criminal prosecution for homeschooling. They were granted asylum in 2010 by Immigration Judge Lawrence O. Burman, but that grant was overturned by the Board of Immigrati Source: Home School Legal Defense Association Tue, 14 May 2013 12:54:08 -0600 Disaster Relief / Humanitarian Aid http://www.christiannewswire.com/index.php?module=releases&task=view&releaseID=72075 http://www.christiannewswire.com/index.php?module=releases&task=view&releaseID=72075 Contact: Dustin White, 800-642-7167; www.SunwestTrust.com ALBUQUERQUE, N.M., May 14, 2013 /Christian Newswire/ -- Here are a few facts you may not know about the lives of children in developing countries. The lack of shoes is the number one cause of hookworm in these countries. Hookworm causes stunted grown, decreased cognitive development, anemia and chronic fatigue. While many programs have poured money into these countries for building and supplying schools, many of the children that coul Source: Best Online Results, LLC Tue, 14 May 2013 06:30:00 -0600 Disaster Relief / Humanitarian Aid http://www.christiannewswire.com/index.php?module=releases&task=view&releaseID=72074 http://www.christiannewswire.com/index.php?module=releases&task=view&releaseID=72074 New book offers a story of hope and recovery from traumatic life experiences Contact: Mary Anne Morrow, Timberline Knolls Residential Treatment Center, 602-359-6989, mmorrow@timberlineknolls.com CHICAGO, May 15, 2013 /Christian Newswire/ -- Julie Woodley understands trauma. From physical and sexual abuse as a child, to abortion, the murder of a dear friend, brain injury and cancer, she has experienced more than a lifetime's worth of pain and loss. By the grace of God, Woodley is now thri Source: Timberline Knolls Wed, 15 May 2013 07:30:00 -0600 Disaster Relief / Humanitarian Aid http://www.christiannewswire.com/index.php?module=releases&task=view&releaseID=72063 http://www.christiannewswire.com/index.php?module=releases&task=view&releaseID=72063 Contact: Hal Meawad, Coptic Solidarity, 240-644-5153, info@copticsolidarity.org WASHINGTON, May 10, 2013 /Christian Newswire/ -- The US Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) latest annual report, once again includes Egypt as a 'Country of Particular Concern,' or CPC for ongoing, systematic, and egregious violations of religious freedom. The overall situation for religious minorities in Egypt further deteriorated under the Morsi administration.  There have been a l Source: Coptic Solidarity Fri, 10 May 2013 13:49:48 -0600 Disaster Relief / Humanitarian Aid http://www.christiannewswire.com/index.php?module=releases&task=view&releaseID=72059 http://www.christiannewswire.com/index.php?module=releases&task=view&releaseID=72059 Contact: Don Feder, 508-405-1337, don@worldcongress.org; The Howard Center for Family, Religion & Society, 815-964-5819, media@worldcongress.org ROCKFORD, Ill., May 9, 2013 /Christian Newswire/ -- A report by the United Nations Development's Program's Global Commission on HIV and the Law, funded in part by a grant from George Soros' Open Society Foundation, has a peculiar prescription for combating AIDS.  It calls on governments around the world to legalize prostitut Source: World Congress of Families Thu, 09 May 2013 20:13:17 -0600 Disaster Relief / Humanitarian Aid http://www.christiannewswire.com/index.php?module=releases&task=view&releaseID=72056 http://www.christiannewswire.com/index.php?module=releases&task=view&releaseID=72056 Contact: Bob Fu, President, Bob@ChinaAid.org; Mark Shan, News Analyst, 888-889-7757, 267-205-5210 cell, Mark@ChinaAid.org; Eddie Romero, LA Office, 323-521-6777, ChinaAid.LA@gmail.com; all with ChinaAid; www.ChinaAid.org, www.MonitorChina.org MENGYIN COUNTY, Shandong, China, May 9, 2013 /Christian Newswire/ -- ChinaAid learned from the blind self taught lawyer Chen Guangcheng that his elder brother Chen Guangfu was beaten violently by two plain clothed young men this morning on May 9 Source: China Aid Association, Inc. Thu, 09 May 2013 12:05:28 -0600 Disaster Relief / Humanitarian Aid http://www.christiannewswire.com/index.php?module=releases&task=view&releaseID=72047 http://www.christiannewswire.com/index.php?module=releases&task=view&releaseID=72047 Contact: Patrick O'Neill, YouGiveGoods, 973-202-6637 TAMPA, Fla., May 8, 2013 /Christian Newswire/ -- The WorkPlace Group, a full-service, recruitment process outsourcing (RPO) provider, is making donations to The Salvation Army in Tampa, FL for every qualified resume it receives for job openings with one of their Fortune 100 clients. Recently charged with helping to fill a large number of positions in the Tampa area, the company wants to stand out in a competitive job market by adding a Source: YouGiveGoods Wed, 08 May 2013 08:18:50 -0600 Disaster Relief / Humanitarian Aid http://www.christiannewswire.com/index.php?module=releases&task=view&releaseID=72037 http://www.christiannewswire.com/index.php?module=releases&task=view&releaseID=72037 Contact: Casey Knox, 423-702-7095 CHATTANOOGA, Tenn., May 7, 2013 /Christian Newswire/ -- Carey V. Brown, Chattanooga-based entrepreneur and philanthropist, was recently awarded an honorary doctorate degree by his alma mater, Tennessee Temple University (TTU). Brown is known locally for his entrepreneurial success and philanthropic work through the Christian nonprofit, Covenant Values Foundation (CVF). Dr. Steven Echols, TTU President, presented the honorary degree during the school's s Source: AREA203 Digital Tue, 07 May 2013 08:00:00 -0600 Disaster Relief / Humanitarian Aid http://www.christiannewswire.com/index.php?module=releases&task=view&releaseID=72015 http://www.christiannewswire.com/index.php?module=releases&task=view&releaseID=72015 Contact: Heidi Henry, Masterworks, 425-269-2658 OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla., May 1, 2013 /Christian Newswire/ -- Masterworks is pleased to announce that Feed The Children of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, has joined our growing family of clients. Founded in 1979, Feed The Children is now one of the largest international charities based in the United States. Their mission is to provide hope and resources for those without life's essentials. Feed The Children combats hunger and poverty in America and a Source: Masterworks Wed, 01 May 2013 15:22:47 -0600 Disaster Relief / Humanitarian Aid http://www.christiannewswire.com/index.php?module=releases&task=view&releaseID=71999 http://www.christiannewswire.com/index.php?module=releases&task=view&releaseID=71999 Contact: Sylvia Ronsvalle, 217-356-9519, ideas@emptytomb.org CHAMPAIGN, Ill., May 1, 2013 /Christian Newswire/ -- For $50 each, in 2013, 2014, and 2015, 100 million Christians in the U.S. could provide enough money to stop 2.9 million children under age 5 from dying around the world. The solutions are available. This additional money can get the solutions to the children in Jesus' name through established church structures. Your feedback can help identify the church leader(s) who could m Source: empty tomb, inc. Wed, 01 May 2013 01:00:00 -0600 Disaster Relief / Humanitarian Aid http://www.christiannewswire.com/index.php?module=releases&task=view&releaseID=71995 http://www.christiannewswire.com/index.php?module=releases&task=view&releaseID=71995 Open Doors USA Urges Believers to Pledge to Pray on Saturday, May 11 Contact: Jerry Dykstra, Media Relations Director, Open Doors USA, 616-915-4117, jerryd@odusa.org SANTA ANA, Calif., April 30, 2013 /Christian Newswire/ -- Most churches in Syria will unite in prayer on Saturday, May 11, in many places around the war-torn nation. This will be an extraordinary show of unity of Christian denominations in Syria, where the on-going civil war has claimed over 70,000 lives. Syrian Christians Source: Open Doors USA Tue, 30 Apr 2013 13:05:45 -0600 Disaster Relief / Humanitarian Aid http://www.christiannewswire.com/index.php?module=releases&task=view&releaseID=71991 http://www.christiannewswire.com/index.php?module=releases&task=view&releaseID=71991 Contact: Brian Mayes, 615-771-2040 MONTREAL, Quebec, Canada, April 30, 2013 /Christian Newswire/ -- Twenty-five women are walking from Montreal to the Supreme Court in Ottawa in an abortion harassment awareness initiative that launched Sunday. The Back to Life Walk is an authentic women's movement that aims not only to raise awareness about abortion harassment, but to pray for a shift in Canadian culture on this issue. The 25 culturally diverse women walking 200km represent the 25 years of Source: Nashville Publicity Group Tue, 30 Apr 2013 08:00:00 -0600 Disaster Relief / Humanitarian Aid http://www.christiannewswire.com/index.php?module=releases&task=view&releaseID=71989 http://www.christiannewswire.com/index.php?module=releases&task=view&releaseID=71989 Contact: Lori Lenz-Heiselman, 714-553-5181 COLORADO SPRINGS, April 29, 2013 /Christian Newswire/ -- Christian Camp and Conference Association (CCCA) has launched a national initiative to send thousands of underprivileged kids to camp, regardless of their ability to pay. Corners of the Field seeks to raise campership dollars for local camps across the U.S. give kids the best week of their lives in a beautiful, natural setting. "Imagine the impact if every kid could go to camp regardless Source: Biscuit Media Group Mon, 29 Apr 2013 12:36:00 -0600 Disaster Relief / Humanitarian Aid http://www.christiannewswire.com/index.php?module=releases&task=view&releaseID=71981 http://www.christiannewswire.com/index.php?module=releases&task=view&releaseID=71981 "It is appalling that President Obama has invited one of the key architects of Sudanese genocide to Washington." -- Faith J.H. McDonnell, IRD Religious Liberty Director Contact: Jeff Walton, Institute on Religion and Democracy, 202-682-4131, 202-413-5639 cell, jwalton@TheIRD.org WASHINGTON, April 26, 2013 /Christian Newswire/ -- The Institute on Religion and Democracy is criticizing the Obama Administration after news this week that it has invited a high-level Sudanese delegation to Was Source: Institute on Religion & Democracy Fri, 26 Apr 2013 17:01:50 -0600 Disaster Relief / Humanitarian Aid http://www.christiannewswire.com/index.php?module=releases&task=view&releaseID=71972 http://www.christiannewswire.com/index.php?module=releases&task=view&releaseID=71972 Contact: Bob Fu, President, Bob@ChinaAid.org; Mark Shan, News Analyst, 888-889-7757, 267-205-5210 cell, Mark@ChinaAid.org; Eddie Romero, LA Office, 323-521-6777, ChinaAid.LA@gmail.com; all with ChinaAid; www.ChinaAid.org, www.MonitorChina.org  LINYI, Shandong, China, April 25, 2013 /Christian Newswire/ -- In apparent retaliation for the testimony of blind legal activist Chen Guangcheng at a Congressional hearing two weeks ago, authorities in his home province of Shandong hav Source: China Aid Association, Inc. 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