It was a privilege to be part of the first ever TEDx event in Red Deer this year. The event was all about connections and there was a great line up of speakers. Here’s my talk, followed by a reading from She Has A Name, a scene where JASON has a Skype conversation with his [...]
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I had the privilege to speak at a Peace + Literacy event at the Dawe branch of the Red Deer Public Library last week. As I prepared to speak, I was reminded of my grandparents who immigrated to Canada after the Second World War. I was grateful I could share some of their story, including the [...]
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I was pretty excited today to get two different packages in the mail. The first was the Swedish translation of the new issue of Eye See Magazine, which is a social justice-focused magazine based out of Colorado. Published into English and Swedish each issue, it is distributed in seven countries. This particular issue features one [...]
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And the winners are: Thanks to everyone who entered. I had entrants from Malaysia, Europe, Canada, and the USA! Just because you didn’t win, doesn’t mean you can’t have your own copy. Order your own copy of Disappointed by Hope today! I don’t want anyone to feel left out or go home empty handed. SUMMER [...]
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Disappointed by Hope: Migrants and Refugees in Search of A Better Country examines the plight of refugees and migrant workers in Malaysia through photographs and stories based on case studies and interviews with transients who have experienced abuse. Disappointed by Hope FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PRLog (Press Release) – Jun 18, 2010 – Experts estimate there [...]
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The following is an excerpt from the forthcoming book Disappointed by Hope: Migrants and Refugees in Search of A Better Country Visit www.raisetheirvoice.com for more details. A Child Among Men: Children in Immigration Detention Centres “Mother!” Bao yells as the man in green uniform pulls her away. She stretches out her hand toward him and [...]
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Note: I’ve put under erasure some of the things in this original post… but since it’s been popular and helpful info for the market in general, I’m leaving it up so people who want to locate the market can find it. Due to some unforeseen circumstances, we won’t be having a booth at the market [...]
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I’m finding in the UNHCR very valuable resources re: refugees. I’m currently working on a few articles that will appear in YWAM Publishing’s 2011 yearly day planner. One article examines the accounts of Rohingya (a Muslim people group from Burma) refugees in Bangladesh refugee camps. The reports are U.N.F.A.T.H.O.M.A.B.L.E. They include pictures children and adults [...]
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Interview: Bryan + Katie Torwalt, "Here on Earth"
Andrew's TEDx talk, "Considering Danger"
Interview: Kidnap Survivor and Inspiring Humanitarian Amanda Lindhout
If God Had A Facebook Account, What Would He Write on Your Wall?
Mephiboseth, a short story by Andrew Kooman
If Rudyard Kipling had Fridge Magnets
Chasing Tradition: Herbert's "Altar"
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