http://bradleyafrica.org Bradley Project on Africa Podcasts en Bradley Project on Africa Podcasts Bradley Project on Africa no News from The Bradley Africa Foundation info@fishhook.us ℗ & © 2012 Bradley Project on Africa 720 Old North Fair Trade Market is a fair trade organization which works to sell items made by artisans in third world countries and provide the artisans with fair wages to help them develop their businesses. http://bradleyafrica.org/article/old-north-fair-trade-market Wed, 01 Feb 2012 17:37:48 GMT Connections with Africa SSFI works in South Sudan at a grassroots level to promote peace and self-sufficiency among the population. http://bradleyafrica.org/article/south-sudanese-friends-international Wed, 01 Feb 2012 16:51:34 GMT Connections with Africa CWM works to provide peer counseling, bible studies, and educational opportunities to women in the community. They work in many different areas, but have two locations in Sierra Leone. http://bradleyafrica.org/article/international-center-for-womens-ministries Wed, 01 Feb 2012 16:49:37 GMT Connections with Africa SOTW works with orphans in Sierra Leone and provides them with food, medicine, housing, and education. http://bradleyafrica.org/article/savior-of-the-world-childrens-center Wed, 01 Feb 2012 16:47:22 GMT Connections with Africa Hope 2 Liberia works to provide clean drinking water to the people by creating water purification centers. http://bradleyafrica.org/article/hope-2-liberia Wed, 01 Feb 2012 16:44:56 GMT Connections with Africa ULICAF works in Liberia to provide funding and technical assistance for local farmers, construct churches, sponsor individuals in training programs, and work with small businesses. http://bradleyafrica.org/article/united-liberia-inland-church-associates-friends Wed, 01 Feb 2012 16:42:34 GMT Connections with Africa WGM has many contacts with ministries located in sub-Saharan Africa and works to get people involved in these ministries. They work in the areas of children's, church, educational, and medical ministries. http://bradleyafrica.org/article/world-gospel-mission Wed, 01 Feb 2012 16:34:34 GMT Connections with Africa Kids Alive International works globally to meet the spiritual, physical, educational, and emotional needs of vulnerable children. In Africa, they are active in Sudan, South Sudan, Kenya, and Zambia. http://bradleyafrica.org/article/kids-alive-international Wed, 01 Feb 2012 16:31:34 GMT Connections with Africa ACMC works in Indiana to collect donations and provide financial support for a clinic of the same name in Accra, Ghana. http://bradleyafrica.org/article/atsina-charity-medical-clinic-inc Wed, 01 Feb 2012 16:24:39 GMT Connections with Africa Ghana Christian Mission works on church planting, medical outreach, Christian education, and community development. http://bradleyafrica.org/article/ghana-christian-mission Wed, 01 Feb 2012 16:21:47 GMT Connections with Africa Global PAD focuses on developing education, providing healthcare, and increasing access to clean drinking water in Africa. http://bradleyafrica.org/article/global-partners-for-africa-development Wed, 01 Feb 2012 16:19:45 GMT Connections with Africa AIEM works to plant churches, develop communities, build orphanages, and provide education in Liberia. http://bradleyafrica.org/article/africa-indigenous-evangelical-missions Wed, 01 Feb 2012 16:12:32 GMT Connections with Africa Village Project Africa seeks to breaks the cycle of poverty in Kenya. Focusing primarily on women and children, Village Project Africa supports education, vocational training, and public health programs. http://bradleyafrica.org/article/village-project-africa Wed, 01 Feb 2012 16:10:39 GMT Connections with Africa ACTIVE Ministry primarily works to prepare pastors for work in Africa. They have planted churches and schools in Zimbabwe and also work to provide wells and drinking water. http://bradleyafrica.org/article/africa-church-planting-training-voacation-education-active-corp-active Wed, 01 Feb 2012 16:04:40 GMT Connections with Africa Hope In View works to educate pastors and spiritual leaders in Ethiopia. They also work to promote self sufficiency and economic education among the people. http://bradleyafrica.org/article/hope-in-view Wed, 01 Feb 2012 16:52:55 GMT Connections with Africa Tanzania Education Aid collects funds and provides education scholarships to people in Tanzania. http://bradleyafrica.org/article/tanzania-education-aid Wed, 01 Feb 2012 16:54:41 GMT Connections with Africa BOSCO USA works with BOSCOUganda. BOSCO stands for Battery Operated Systems for Community Outreach. In Uganda BOSCO works to maintain internet sites and to generally enhance communication services in Uganda. In Indiana BOSCO USA raises funds and manages public relations. http://bradleyafrica.org/article/bosco-usa Wed, 01 Feb 2012 16:57:48 GMT Connections with Africa Friends of the Third World work with enterprising groups in the third world to sell crafts which these groups make and help them develop a business. http://bradleyafrica.org/article/friends-of-the-third-world Wed, 01 Feb 2012 17:36:31 GMT Connections with Africa AmpliCare is one of Roche's projects which provides tests for HIV/AIDS and tuberculosis in sub-Saharan Africa. These tests allow for quicker and more effective treatment. http://bradleyafrica.org/article/roche-amplicare Wed, 01 Feb 2012 17:34:56 GMT Connections with Africa Fair Trade Bloomington works to organize and facilitate fair trade efforts in Indiana. They work with artisans from the developing world and help them make a living by connecting them to customers in Indiana. http://bradleyafrica.org/article/fair-trade-bloomington Wed, 01 Feb 2012 17:33:17 GMT Connections with Africa Lesea Global supplies food to needy areas in Africa. They distribute the food via local churches. They also engage in natural disaster relief when necessary. http://bradleyafrica.org/article/lesea-global-feed-the-hungry-usa Wed, 01 Feb 2012 17:31:45 GMT Connections with Africa Breaking Borders organizes missionary trips to various parts of the world, including various African nations. http://bradleyafrica.org/article/breaking-borders Wed, 01 Feb 2012 17:30:23 GMT Connections with Africa AAI is working to bring basic agricultural mechanization to developing countries. They work with the Malawi Project and bring tractors to people and educate them on how to use the tractors to increase their agricultural production. http://bradleyafrica.org/article/agricultural-aid-international Wed, 01 Feb 2012 17:26:15 GMT Connections with Africa Sisters of the Holy Cross support schools they founded in Ghana and Uganda. http://bradleyafrica.org/article/sisters-of-the-holy-cross Wed, 01 Feb 2012 16:28:08 GMT Connections with Africa Overseas Council partners work alongside institutions throughout the world to train and educate Christian leaders to do ministry in their respective countries. http://bradleyafrica.org/article/overseas-council Wed, 01 Feb 2012 17:22:28 GMT Connections with Africa As He Is stands for Association of Health Institutions and Services.They work with Zimbabwean hospitals and clinics to provide care for people and spread the gospel. http://bradleyafrica.org/article/as-he-is-usa Wed, 01 Feb 2012 17:21:02 GMT Connections with Africa WJM collects donated items and then distributes them to missionaries or the poor in many locations around the world, including throughout Africa. http://bradleyafrica.org/article/widows-jar-ministries Wed, 01 Feb 2012 17:15:41 GMT Connections with Africa LAM works in South Africa to plant churches, educate pastors, and fight against AIDS. http://bradleyafrica.org/article/loving-accurately-ministries Wed, 01 Feb 2012 17:11:30 GMT Connections with Africa The Mozambique Healthcare Consortium coordinates healthcare efforts in Mozambique. They find US based government projects, nonprofit organizations, and university movements that work in Mozambique and help to streamline their efforts. http://bradleyafrica.org/article/mozambique-healthcare-consortium Wed, 01 Feb 2012 17:08:44 GMT Connections with Africa Malawi Matters works to raise awareness and educate the people in Malawi about HIV and AIDS prevention. They also network with churches and other organizations to address the issue of HIV and AIDS. http://bradleyafrica.org/article/malawi-matters-inc Wed, 01 Feb 2012 17:05:39 GMT Connections with Africa Loving Shepherds Ministries works with children, primarily orphans. They work to arrange adoptions and also fight against human trafficking. http://bradleyafrica.org/article/loving-shepherd-ministries Wed, 01 Feb 2012 17:01:26 GMT Connections with Africa ICDI works in Africa to educate, provide drinking water, facilitate agricultural development, and works to support orphans. http://bradleyafrica.org/article/integrated-community-development-international Mon, 30 Jan 2012 17:06:43 GMT Connections with Africa Amani works to support and provide for Kenyan children orphaned by AIDS and poverty. http://bradleyafrica.org/article/amani-childrens-foundation Mon, 30 Jan 2012 17:14:48 GMT Connections with Africa Every Child Ministries works to aid orphans and children forced into slavery, prostitution, or have been otherwise abused. http://bradleyafrica.org/article/every-child-ministries-inc Mon, 30 Jan 2012 17:25:30 GMT Connections with Africa BSBCTWA seeks to bring about change in African traditions that are abusive to women, including female circumcision, sexual abuse, strictly patrilineal inheritance, and human trafficking. http://bradleyafrica.org/article/bsbctwa-break-the-silence-break-the-chains-of-tradition-for-the-women-of-africa Mon, 30 Jan 2012 17:39:01 GMT Connections with Africa WACM works to found churches in Africa as well as working to educate, and help people develop means of supporting themselves. http://bradleyafrica.org/article/west-african-christian-ministries Mon, 30 Jan 2012 17:41:11 GMT Connections with Africa http://bradleyafrica.org/article/coming-together-for-liberia Mon, 28 Nov 2011 15:29:54 GMT New Life International is a Christian organization dedicated to providing clean drinking water to impoverished areas where it is currently not available. They use donations to ship simple, but effective, chlorination purifiers to areas in need. As of 2008 they had shipped more than 1500 units to 62 countries. http://bradleyafrica.org/article/new-life-international Wed, 14 Sep 2011 15:51:36 GMT Connections with Africa http://bradleyafrica.org/article/the-indiana-university-law-school-in-liberia Fri, 02 Sep 2011 16:27:48 GMT http://bradleyafrica.org/article/indiana-university-school-of-nursing-work-in-liberia Fri, 02 Sep 2011 16:27:28 GMT http://bradleyafrica.org/article/brief-the-meaning-of-the-liberian-constitution Fri, 02 Sep 2011 16:32:08 GMT http://bradleyafrica.org/article/rebuilding-the-university-of-liberia Fri, 02 Sep 2011 16:34:42 GMT http://bradleyafrica.org/article/rebuilding-liberia-from-indiana-the-sei-buor-story Fri, 02 Sep 2011 16:38:02 GMT http://bradleyafrica.org/article/the-liberian-collection-at-indiana-university Fri, 02 Sep 2011 16:44:03 GMT http://bradleyafrica.org/article/liberia-association-of-indiana Fri, 02 Sep 2011 16:50:28 GMT http://bradleyafrica.org/article/umc-involvement-in-liberia Fri, 02 Sep 2011 16:52:01 GMT http://bradleyafrica.org/article/the-carter-center-in-liberia Fri, 02 Sep 2011 16:53:33 GMT http://bradleyafrica.org/article/the-clinton-global-initiative-in-liberia Fri, 02 Sep 2011 17:00:45 GMT http://bradleyafrica.org/article/henrietta-h-fore Fri, 24 Jun 2011 14:25:50 GMT Entrepreneur Megan White Mukuria empowers Kenyan women through enterprise. http://bradleyafrica.org/article/zanaafrica-african-led-enterprise-solutions Wed, 22 Jun 2011 15:18:39 GMT Kelly Givens Promise of Africa Ativio is a custom software developer based in Indianapolis. In addition to its work in the U.S., Ativio has expanded into India and Botswana. http://bradleyafrica.org/article/ativio Mon, 28 Mar 2011 16:10:43 GMT Connections with Africa Why, despite barriers to business, has Rwanda continued to show clear signs of progress? http://bradleyafrica.org/article/prospects-for-prosperity Thu, 24 Mar 2011 15:15:30 GMT Cultivating Economic Development LACE, in partnership with AMPATH, Moi University School of Law, and Indiana University School of Law-Indianapolis provides legal counsel to those who otherwise would have no access to it. http://bradleyafrica.org/article/legal-aid-center-of-eldoret Wed, 23 Mar 2011 15:42:47 GMT IU-Kenya Partnership Established in 2005, Imani Workshops provides a key area of support for individuals fighting HIV/AIDS. http://bradleyafrica.org/article/imani-workshops Wed, 23 Mar 2011 16:13:24 GMT IU-Kenya Partnership As part of U.S. Sen. Dick Lugar's (R-IN) Africa mission, he visited biological research laboratories in Kenya’s capital city. http://bradleyafrica.org/article/lugar-visits-kenyan-bio-labs- Fri, 18 Mar 2011 15:44:33 GMT As part of U.S. Sen. Dick Lugar's (R-IN) Africa mission, he visited biological research laboratories in Kenya’s capital city. Malaria No More has triggered a renewed drive to eradicate the disease in Africa by 2015 and people from Ashton Kutcher to Tony Blair have joined in the fight. http://bradleyafrica.org/article/malaria-no-more Fri, 11 Mar 2011 13:24:07 GMT Restoring Africa's Health RAPIDS uses an innovative strategy to tackle the HIV/AIDS epidemic in Zambia. http://bradleyafrica.org/article/the-rapids-approach Tue, 08 Mar 2011 14:53:45 GMT RAPIDS In an interview with Chris Keller of The Other Journal, former RAPIDS director Bruce Wilkinson discusses the fight against HIV/AIDS. In addition to giving his view on how both the U.S. Government and Zambia should address the epidemic, he explains his belief that when it comes to fighting AIDS, "we'll pay for it now or we'll pay for it later." http://bradleyafrica.org/article/an-interview-with-rapids-director-bruce-wilkinson Tue, 08 Mar 2011 17:20:50 GMT Restoring Africa's Health RAPIDS network of volunteers is utilized to distribute donated dolls to Zambian girls. http://bradleyafrica.org/article/toys-bring-joy-to-zambian-children Tue, 08 Mar 2011 17:20:50 GMT Restoring Africa's Health How Mututa, a RAPIDS partner, saved one woman's life. http://bradleyafrica.org/article/a-second-chance-at-life Tue, 08 Mar 2011 17:20:50 GMT Restoring Africa's Health The American Enterprise Institute examines the problems and prospects for Rwanda's future. http://bradleyafrica.org/article/the-rwandan-paradox Fri, 04 Mar 2011 16:31:43 GMT Cultivating Economic Development The President of Rwanda drives the nation forward. http://bradleyafrica.org/article/paul-kagame Wed, 02 Mar 2011 16:31:43 GMT Cultivating Economic Development Bridge2Rwanda (B2R) is geared toward brokering relationships for business development. http://bradleyafrica.org/article/bridge2rwanda Wed, 02 Mar 2011 16:31:43 GMT Cultivating Economic Development Two CEOs in Chicago, Joe Ritchie and Daniel Cooper, created a loose network of businessmen called Friends of Rwanda (FoR). Those in the network use their resources and expertise to partner with Rwandan leadership in their development efforts. http://bradleyafrica.org/article/friends-of-rwanda Mon, 28 Feb 2011 16:31:43 GMT Cultivating Economic Development PEPFAR is a presidential achievement that did not come a minute too soon. http://bradleyafrica.org/article/rush-job-saves-lives-of-african-aids-sufferers Thu, 17 Feb 2011 17:01:43 GMT Jay Hein The Bookshelf africa,aids,bush,pepfar,kagame,rwanda,kenya,moi AISEDA helps integrate refugees into the community to improve their well being and economic self-sufficiency. They provide education in job skills, language, culture, and civic engagment. http://bradleyafrica.org/article/aiseda-african-immigrants-social-and-economic-development-agency Tue, 15 Feb 2011 17:07:22 GMT Connections with Africa Through the Alliance of Christian Missions (ACM) the Buells are serving as missionaries in DR Congo. In addition to religious work, they have helped establish small businesses to provide income and a center for rape victims. http://bradleyafrica.org/article/ed-and-brenda-buell Tue, 15 Feb 2011 17:09:23 GMT Connections with Africa SITEAW is committed to empowering women and girls in East Africa to fight oppresive traditions. This is done primarily through supporting education and small business ventures. http://bradleyafrica.org/article/siteaw-shifting-ideas-through-education-for-african-women-inc Tue, 15 Feb 2011 17:10:53 GMT Connections with Africa After a group of members visited Zimbabwe in May 2010, the foundation began supporting an orphanage in the south African nation. http://bradleyafrica.org/article/wesley-foundation-at-purdue Tue, 25 Jan 2011 16:28:55 GMT After a group of members visited Zimbabwe in May 2010, the foundation began supporting an orphanage in the south African nation. Indiana Friends of Africa University are those who desire to promote education in Africa through the United Methodist supported Africa University. This group works within the Indiana Conference of the United Methodist Church to encourage support for scholarships, mission teams, and special projects. http://bradleyafrica.org/article/indiana-friends-of-africa-university Tue, 25 Jan 2011 16:27:11 GMT Connections with Africa Ms. Ball, a filmmaker living in Indianapolis, travelled extensively throughout Africa researcing her documentary "An African American Quest for Authenticity." The film explores the experiences of African Americans who have repatriated to Africa. http://bradleyafrica.org/article/cindy-ball Tue, 11 Jan 2011 17:38:06 GMT Connections with Africa Waza Alliance is working to enhance children's lives in the Democratic Republic of the Congo by improving the quality of education. This is done through training workshops, curriculum development, and scholarships. http://bradleyafrica.org/article/waza-alliance-for-quality-education-inc Tue, 11 Jan 2011 17:55:21 GMT Connections with Africa Quakers established the African Friends Service Committee (AFSC) in order to promote service development, social justice, and peace programs on an international level. Efforts in Africa include community and education training in Mozambique, Burundi, and Zimbabwe. http://bradleyafrica.org/article/american-friends-service-committee Tue, 11 Jan 2011 16:01:18 GMT Connections with Africa The Kafakumba Training Center in Zambia is a religiously centered enterprise promoting education and economic development in the surrounding community. http://bradleyafrica.org/article/kafakumba Mon, 10 Jan 2011 15:39:29 GMT Connections with Africa Refugees Read seeks to empower refugees and displaced peoples through literacy and education. The foundation currently runs libraries in two Ugandan refugee camps. http://bradleyafrica.org/article/refugees-read Tue, 02 Nov 2010 15:23:39 GMT Connections with Africa How a small Indiana farm is helping feed hungry people around the world. http://bradleyafrica.org/article/indiana-farm-feeds-children-boosts-africas-hoosier-ties Tue, 02 Nov 2010 14:13:27 GMT Jim Pavlik How a small Indiana farm is helping feed hungry people around the world. IU's Center for Constitutional Democracy and their engagement with Liberia http://bradleyafrica.org/article/center-for-constitutional-democracy Mon, 01 Nov 2010 14:41:55 GMT Transforming Leadership Dr. David Williams from the Center for Constitutional Democracy outlines the critical role of law and democracy in Liberia http://bradleyafrica.org/article/the-role-of-law-and-democracy-in-the-developing-world Mon, 01 Nov 2010 14:05:09 GMT Professor David Williams Transforming Leadership CLA collects used Bibles and books to send to partners in over 30 countries of Africa, who distribute them to libraries, churches, and individuals. http://bradleyafrica.org/article/christian-literature-for-africa Mon, 01 Nov 2010 15:45:43 GMT Connections with Africa The Indiana chapter of Volunteer Optometric Services to Humanity sends healthcare professionals to developing countries to provide eyecare to people who cannot otherwise get it, distributing used eyeware to those in need. Among other places, VOSH-Indiana has made mission trips to Kenya. http://bradleyafrica.org/article/vosh-indiana Mon, 01 Nov 2010 16:00:08 GMT Connections with Africa North United Methodist Church supports Grace Children's Services and Neema House in Kenya. Both are homes for children affected by HIV/AIDS. http://bradleyafrica.org/article/north-united-methodist-church Tue, 26 Oct 2010 15:19:33 GMT Connections with Africa The Mathers Museum utilizes its collection of art from around the world to educate people about other cultures. The collection includes works from Africa, including DRC, Nigeria, Angola, Cameroon, Kenya, Cote d'Ivoire, Ethiopia, Gabon, Guinea, Liberia, Mali, Sierre Leone, Uganda, and Zambia. http://bradleyafrica.org/article/mathers-museum-of-world-cultures Tue, 26 Oct 2010 15:02:08 GMT Connections with Africa Ken-Ya Help Us? is a kid-led interfaith project associated with the Umoja Project that supports orphans and vulnerable children in Kenya. By hosting the Kenya Carnival, the group raises money to send Kenyan children to school. http://bradleyafrica.org/article/ken-ya-help-us Tue, 26 Oct 2010 14:29:28 GMT Connections with Africa U.S. Sen. Dick Lugar delivered the following remarks at Sagamore Institute's unveiling of its "Indiana-Africa Connections Project" on Thursday, October 21, 2010. http://bradleyafrica.org/article/senator-dick-lugars-remarks-on-indiana-and-africa Mon, 25 Oct 2010 14:02:54 GMT Senator Dick Lugar U.S. Sen. Dick Lugar delivered the following remarks at Sagamore Institute's unveiling of its "Indiana-Africa Connections Project" on Thursday, October 21, 2010. The BCC nurtures and presents the rich heritage of the African American experience through art, history and cultural understanding. The center houses a library as well as an array of African and African-American art. http://bradleyafrica.org/article/purdue-black-cultural-center Mon, 25 Oct 2010 14:59:48 GMT Connections with Africa The mission of Central African Republic Renaissance Foundation is to reduce the high incidence of illness & mortality by improving the current healthcare system in Bangui, Central African Republic. The foundation also works to improve education and literacy. http://bradleyafrica.org/article/central-african-republic-renaissance-foundation Mon, 25 Oct 2010 15:24:49 GMT Connections with Africa Nuvision Guinea promotes democracy in Guinea through civic education, promotion of socioeconomic development activities, and improvement of health infrastructure. http://bradleyafrica.org/article/nuvision-guinea Mon, 25 Oct 2010 16:19:01 GMT Connections with Africa How BUV Ministry's Executive Director Will Austin mobilized his idea of affordable transportation to transform communities in Africa. http://bradleyafrica.org/article/buv-ministry-back-to-the-basics Fri, 22 Oct 2010 15:58:22 GMT Connections with Africa Ayo Salami from Duet Africa Opportunities Fund talks about investing on the continent. http://bradleyafrica.org/article/cnbc-on-investing-in-africa Mon, 18 Oct 2010 16:14:23 GMT Promise of Africa How big is Africa? http://bradleyafrica.org/article/the-true-size-of-africa Mon, 18 Oct 2010 15:51:50 GMT Promise of Africa Promotes the healthy development of poor, orphaned and street children in Africa by supporting and training youth workers to coordinate services that meet the children's basic needs and provide educational, sports, leadership and community service, entrepreneurship, health, art and life skills programs. http://bradleyafrica.org/article/nafasi-building-blocks-for-tomorrow-inc Fri, 15 Oct 2010 15:42:26 GMT Connections with Africa Joshua Abel is the Interim Executive Director of the Neighborhood Christian Legal Clinic (NCLC), a non-profit faith-based organization that seeks to bring legal justice to low-income clients. NCLC serves the immigrant community in Indiana through programs like the NCLC Immigrants in Crisis Project. http://bradleyafrica.org/article/joshua-abel Tue, 12 Oct 2010 13:57:03 GMT Connections with Africa Global Village is an internationally focused student residence hall. They have collaborated with students at Kabwende Primary Centre in Rwanda to create an anthologhy of children's stories that will be used as a teaching tool at the school. http://bradleyafrica.org/article/global-village-living-learning-center Mon, 11 Oct 2010 15:09:00 GMT Connections with Africa World Next Door is a non-profit committed to getting ordinary citizens involved in fighting for social justice, both locally and globally. They have previously worked in both Kenya and Malawi. http://bradleyafrica.org/article/world-next-door Mon, 11 Oct 2010 15:09:22 GMT Connections with Africa MMED helps Christian organizations in developing countries, primarily Africa, become financially self-sufficient by providing them with a business model. http://bradleyafrica.org/article/macro-micro-enterprise-development Mon, 11 Oct 2010 15:09:40 GMT Connections with Africa The Eli Lilly MDR-TB Partnership was set up to fight multi-drug resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB) around the world. One way that Lilly, based in Indianapolis, is helping is by sharing drug formulas and technology with several major companies, including South Africa's Aspen Pharmacare. http://bradleyafrica.org/article/eli-lilly-mdr-tb-partnership Mon, 11 Oct 2010 15:09:56 GMT Connections with Africa Trinity Mission, based in Lafayette, provides addiction treatment programs. In the summer of 2010 Executive Director Dan Taylor traveled to Zimbabwe to launch a similar program there. http://bradleyafrica.org/article/trinity-mission Mon, 11 Oct 2010 15:10:12 GMT Connections with Africa Regenstrief is involved with the exchange program between Indiana University School of Medicine and Moi University in Eldoret, Kenya. The institute has helped in the training of Kenyan researchers and the development of electronic medical record systems. http://bradleyafrica.org/article/regenstrief-institute Mon, 11 Oct 2010 15:10:29 GMT Connections with Africa Cummins, based in Columbus, partnered with Nigerian company AG Leventis to create Cummins West Africa. The partnership aims to provide solutions to the rapidly growing demand for power in Nigeria. http://bradleyafrica.org/article/cummins-inc Mon, 11 Oct 2010 15:10:41 GMT Connections with Africa Dr. Osili is Associate Professor of Economics and Philanthropic Studies at IUPUI. Dr. Osili serves as Director of Research at the Center on Philanthropy at Indiana University. http://bradleyafrica.org/article/una-osili Tue, 05 Oct 2010 15:41:20 GMT Connections with Africa Mr. Klopp is Associate Director of the Lake Institute on Faith and Giving, located in Indianpolis. He has worked as Executive Director of the H2O Africa Foundation and the Biotechnology for Sustainable Development in Africa Foundation. http://bradleyafrica.org/article/richard-klopp Tue, 05 Oct 2010 16:06:26 GMT Connections with Africa Jay Hein is President of Sagamore Institute for Policy Research (SIPR). SIPR is involved in researching alternative approaches to African development. http://bradleyafrica.org/article/jay-hein Tue, 05 Oct 2010 16:43:31 GMT Connections with Africa The blog explores connections between Central Indiana and Africa. In addition to posts about events, there is a list of organizations linking Indiana and Africa. http://bradleyafrica.org/article/indyafrica-blog Tue, 05 Oct 2010 16:45:32 GMT Connections with Africa Firestone Building Products Co., based in Indianapolis, manufactures a variety of rubber based construction materials. Firestone operates one of the world's largest rubber plantations in Liberia, employing 6,100 Liberians. http://bradleyafrica.org/article/firestone Tue, 05 Oct 2010 16:49:33 GMT Connections with Africa Theta Ridge Coffee is a fair trade licensed importer of green coffee beans. Among other nations, Theta Ridge imports from Kenya and Ethiopia. http://bradleyafrica.org/article/theta-ridge-coffee-llc Tue, 05 Oct 2010 16:53:22 GMT Connections with Africa Rebuilding Homes. Rebuilding Lives. Rebuilding Rwanda. http://bradleyafrica.org/article/living-bricks Thu, 30 Sep 2010 14:01:40 GMT Promise of Africa A professional network for those committed to fighting poverty through good business http://bradleyafrica.org/article/business-fights-poverty Thu, 30 Sep 2010 14:45:45 GMT Promise of Africa Business action, news, and events http://bradleyafrica.org/article/business-action-for-africa Thu, 30 Sep 2010 15:08:11 GMT Promise of Africa http://bradleyafrica.org/article/tommy-thompson Thu, 30 Sep 2010 14:12:41 GMT http://bradleyafrica.org/article/mark-a-green Thu, 30 Sep 2010 16:32:30 GMT http://bradleyafrica.org/article/carol-adelman Thu, 30 Sep 2010 16:09:04 GMT An overview of Africa. From the cradle of humanity to present day. http://bradleyafrica.org/article/africa-a-biography-of-a-continent- Fri, 24 Sep 2010 16:11:43 GMT John Reader Promise of Africa Loans that change lives. http://bradleyafrica.org/article/kivaorg Fri, 24 Sep 2010 19:36:02 GMT Promise of Africa Expand your vocabulary and feed a hungry mouth. http://bradleyafrica.org/article/free-rice Fri, 24 Sep 2010 19:44:33 GMT Promise of Africa Discover an artist. Support an artist. Get rewarded. http://bradleyafrica.org/article/africa-unsigned Fri, 24 Sep 2010 16:49:40 GMT Promise of Africa Discover the brilliance of the African continent and its people. http://bradleyafrica.org/article/national-geographic Thu, 23 Sep 2010 15:28:03 GMT Promise of Africa Tips. Television. Travel. http://bradleyafrica.org/article/the-travel-channel Thu, 23 Sep 2010 15:18:26 GMT Promise of Africa Explore Africa's past, present, and future in the world through stunning and interactive visualizations. http://bradleyafrica.org/article/gapminder Thu, 23 Sep 2010 16:14:07 GMT Promise of Africa PBS retells Africa's story. http://bradleyafrica.org/article/wonders-of-the-african-world Thu, 23 Sep 2010 16:21:41 GMT Promise of Africa "Africa" paints the continent's vibrant story of today in the context of the past. http://bradleyafrica.org/article/pbss-africa Thu, 23 Sep 2010 16:43:21 GMT Promise of Africa The BBC tells Africa's story from an African perspective, from the beginnings of civilization to present day http://bradleyafrica.org/article/bbcs-the-story-of-africa Thu, 23 Sep 2010 16:54:49 GMT Promise of Africa A spotlight on the best of Africa http://bradleyafrica.org/article/africacom Wed, 22 Sep 2010 15:13:40 GMT Promise of Africa Drawing resources from the African continent and its Diaspora. http://bradleyafrica.org/article/africa-resource Wed, 22 Sep 2010 15:15:08 GMT Promise of Africa Peruse the latest happenings in Africa by country on this interactive map http://bradleyafrica.org/article/news-by-country Wed, 22 Sep 2010 15:51:02 GMT Promise of Africa Music and stories from the African planet http://bradleyafrica.org/article/afropop-worldwide Wed, 22 Sep 2010 15:16:13 GMT Promise of Africa Headlines on Africa's latest http://bradleyafrica.org/article/africanewscom Wed, 22 Sep 2010 15:17:10 GMT Promise of Africa A photographer and his wife travel the globe to explore diets around the world. http://bradleyafrica.org/article/around-the-world-in-80-diets Wed, 22 Sep 2010 16:21:54 GMT Peter Menzel, Faith D'Aluisio Promise of Africa Live video feeds from African savannas and watering holes. http://bradleyafrica.org/article/africam Wed, 22 Sep 2010 16:46:06 GMT Promise of Africa A perfect tool for planning excursions to Africa http://bradleyafrica.org/article/african-trip-advisor Wed, 22 Sep 2010 15:20:46 GMT Promise of Africa VIDEO: Nigeria's first female Finance Minister explains the merits of investing in Africa. http://bradleyafrica.org/article/want-to-help-africa-do-business-here Mon, 20 Sep 2010 16:47:46 GMT Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala The Bookshelf VIDEO: Former Nigerian Finance Minister Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala summarizes the aid versus trade debate. http://bradleyafrica.org/article/on-aid-versus-trade Mon, 20 Sep 2010 16:48:33 GMT Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala The Bookshelf VIDEO: The South African Chamber of Commerce president highlights the advantages of investing in Africa. http://bradleyafrica.org/article/investing-in-africa Mon, 20 Sep 2010 16:49:19 GMT Euvin Naidoo The Bookshelf William Easterly's book calls for a reassessment of the West's approach to aid. http://bradleyafrica.org/article/the-white-mans-burden Mon, 20 Sep 2010 16:05:33 GMT William Easterly The Bookshelf Hubbard offers perspective on proper giving. http://bradleyafrica.org/article/glenn-hubbards-the-aid-trap Mon, 20 Sep 2010 16:50:01 GMT Glenn Hubbard The Bookshelf African author Dambisa Moyo argues that aid to Africa should be stopped. http://bradleyafrica.org/article/moyos-dead-aid Mon, 20 Sep 2010 16:08:13 GMT Dambisa Moyo The Bookshelf Building Communities and Nations from the Bottom Up http://bradleyafrica.org/article/the-rise-of-global-civil-society Mon, 20 Sep 2010 14:20:46 GMT Don Eberly The Bookshelf Why the poorest countries are failing and what can be done about it http://bradleyafrica.org/article/the-bottom-billion Mon, 20 Sep 2010 16:09:41 GMT Paul Collier The Bookshelf VIDEO: Author and founder of the Acumen fund, Jacqueline Novogratz, argues for a businesslike approach to aid. http://bradleyafrica.org/article/invest-in-africas-own-solutions Fri, 17 Sep 2010 16:50:12 GMT Jacqueline Novogratz The Bookshelf VIDEO: In the debate over trade versus aid, Jacqueline Novogratz highlights a third option in the middle ground. http://bradleyafrica.org/article/a-third-way-to-think-about-aid Fri, 17 Sep 2010 16:50:48 GMT Jacqueline Novogratz The Bookshelf VIDEO: How "patient capital" can bring growth to the world's poor. http://bradleyafrica.org/article/on-patient-capitalism Fri, 17 Sep 2010 16:51:27 GMT Jacqueline Novogratz The Bookshelf VIDEO: Peter Singer and William Easterly debate approaches to aid. http://bradleyafrica.org/article/tis-the-season-to-be-giving Fri, 17 Sep 2010 16:52:33 GMT William Easterly The Bookshelf VIDEO: William Easterly argues against the current aid system. http://bradleyafrica.org/article/aid-to-africa-debate Fri, 17 Sep 2010 16:53:12 GMT William Easterly The Bookshelf Glenn Hubbard discusses his book The Aid Trap http://bradleyafrica.org/article/the-aid-trap Fri, 17 Sep 2010 14:17:42 GMT Glenn Hubbard The Bookshelf Glenn Hubbard discusses the critical role of the private sector in the developing world. http://bradleyafrica.org/article/the-aid-trap-an-interview-with-glenn-hubbard Fri, 17 Sep 2010 14:19:35 GMT Glenn Hubbard The Bookshelf VIDEO: Economist Paul Collier discusses the systemic components of poverty. http://bradleyafrica.org/article/on-the-bottom-billion Fri, 17 Sep 2010 16:54:02 GMT Paul Collier The Bookshelf VIDEO: Author Dambisa Moyo discusses her "Dead Aid" approach http://bradleyafrica.org/article/cbc-dambisa-moyo-on-her-vision-for-africa Fri, 17 Sep 2010 16:54:48 GMT Dambisa Moyo The Bookshelf building healthy approaches to development in Africa http://bradleyafrica.org/article/renovate Thu, 16 Sep 2010 16:14:03 GMT building healthy approaches to development in Africa uprooting broken perspectives on foreign aid http://bradleyafrica.org/article/dismantle Thu, 16 Sep 2010 16:56:51 GMT uprooting broken perspectives on foreign aid http://bradleyafrica.org/article/innovation-in-liberia Wed, 15 Sep 2010 15:50:39 GMT http://bradleyafrica.org/article/pioneering-philanthropy Wed, 15 Sep 2010 15:58:16 GMT http://bradleyafrica.org/article/africa-in-the-news Wed, 15 Sep 2010 16:25:57 GMT http://bradleyafrica.org/article/the-african-world Wed, 15 Sep 2010 16:27:02 GMT http://bradleyafrica.org/article/a-global-civil-society Wed, 15 Sep 2010 16:31:11 GMT http://bradleyafrica.org/article/story-of-the-past Wed, 15 Sep 2010 16:28:43 GMT http://bradleyafrica.org/article/ambassador-nathaniel-barnes Tue, 31 Aug 2010 14:38:00 GMT http://bradleyafrica.org/article/ambassador-mark-dybul Tue, 31 Aug 2010 16:04:23 GMT Scott Martin is currently undertaking an alternative fuel initiative in order to break dependence on petroleum in East Africa. By replacing diesel with bio-fuel he hopes that the local populations will be able to run generators in schools and hospitals as well as motor vehicles without fossil fuel. Moreover, this fuel initiative will allow local farmers in East Africa to sell their oil as fuel. http://bradleyafrica.org/article/scott-martin Fri, 27 Aug 2010 14:24:00 GMT Connections with Africa Second Presbyterian Church is a non-profit faith-based organization with a mission to make an impact inside and outside their community in Indianapolis. With this mindset, the church participates in a variety of projects and missions worldwide, specifically the African nation of Kenya. The church has partnered with Riley Hospital to build the Riley Mother and Baby Hospital in Eldoret Kenya. They continue to focus on their Umoja Project, which was created to respond to the urgent needs of Chulaimbo's orphans and vulnerable children. The project, which takes its name from the Kiswahili word meaning unity, has been able to meet basic needs, provide educational and psychosocial support, and initiate food security and community development programs. http://bradleyafrica.org/article/second-presbyterian-church Fri, 27 Aug 2010 14:45:13 GMT Connections with Africa Seed Ministry is a non-profit faith-based organization with a passion for the country of Ghana in West Africa. One of their goals is to assist schools, villages, churches, and other organizations with their facilities, food, educational materials, machinery, and basic provisions of life. http://bradleyafrica.org/article/seed-ministry-ghana-africa Fri, 27 Aug 2010 14:26:43 GMT Connections with Africa The Senegalese Community of Indiana seeks to celebrate Senegalese culture, to give support to members of the community, and to be a group that contributes to the public well-being within the larger Indiana society. http://bradleyafrica.org/article/senegalese-community-of-indiana Fri, 27 Aug 2010 14:27:41 GMT Connections with Africa ServLife approaches aid to developing nations holistically. They seek to provide for at-risk children, make strides to end hunger, train indigenous leaders and also provide emotional, spiritual, and relational support. The fundraising initiative of ServLife focuses on micro-loans rather than an overarching foreign aid program. The organization strives to empower indigenous communities in order that development might occur from the bottom-up. http://bradleyafrica.org/article/servlife-international-inc Fri, 27 Aug 2010 14:28:48 GMT Connections with Africa Anderson University's SIFE, or Students in Free Enterprise, is currently working with Mulunda Miaka Orphanage in Zambia. They are developing a comprehensive plan for the orphanage to become self-sufficient. http://bradleyafrica.org/article/sife-in-africa Fri, 27 Aug 2010 15:07:50 GMT Connections with Africa Social Action Project originated at Michigan State University in 1985, but it migrated to Indiana University South Bend in 1990 under the auspices of the psychology department. Their goal is to conduct research on problems faced by real people with the help of efficacy theory to create a response or suitable course of action to community needs. Residents of the community and the project team then implement the solution. Their initiatives have been employed in the countries of Nigeria and South Africa. http://bradleyafrica.org/article/social-action-project Fri, 27 Aug 2010 14:31:33 GMT Connections with Africa African coffee shop. http://bradleyafrica.org/article/somali-house-of-coffee Fri, 27 Aug 2010 14:32:32 GMT Connections with Africa St. Luke's sends volunteers and funds abroad to aid in building churches, parsonages, and homes while ministering to the local population. The church also provides educational and medical support to Liberia, Sierra Leone, Honduras, Chile, and other countries. St. Luke's has been involved with Habitat for Humanity, the Interfaith Hunger Initiative, Bread for the World, and the Global Health Initiative. http://bradleyafrica.org/article/st-lukes-united-methodist-church Fri, 27 Aug 2010 14:46:13 GMT Connections with Africa Because of the significant number of international students at Indiana University, the school has worked to keep in contact with these students through the Alumni Association. Several African countries have chapters of the Alumni Association. http://bradleyafrica.org/article/international-alumni-relations-at-iu Fri, 27 Aug 2010 15:11:38 GMT Connections with Africa The Interfaith Hunger Initiative is a conglomeration of different religious organizations throughout Indiana with a united goal of helping to feed children and prevent hunger. The Interfaith Hunger Initiative sends fifty percent of the donations that they receive to provide lunches for students in Umoja. http://bradleyafrica.org/article/interfaith-hunger-initiative Fri, 27 Aug 2010 15:11:03 GMT Connections with Africa Indiana Foreign Language Teachers Association is an all-volunteer organization formed in 1969 to serve teachers of world languages in the state of Indiana. Their goal is to promote the teaching and learning of world languages and cultures by providing professional development opportunities for world language instructors and by advocating for world languages. http://bradleyafrica.org/article/indiana-foreign-language-teachers-association Fri, 27 Aug 2010 14:51:42 GMT Connections with Africa Juana Watson, a senior advisor for Latino and immigrant affairs, and Judge Gregory Scott, the director of Indiana Civil Rights Commission, created the Indiana MultiEthnic Conference. The two realized the ever-increasing growth of Indiana's foreign population and together designed the MultiEthnic Conference with the goal of providing a forum for immigrants to educate each other about their native countries and origins for mutual understanding. http://bradleyafrica.org/article/indiana-multiethnic-conference Fri, 27 Aug 2010 14:57:21 GMT Connections with Africa The Office of International Programs and Services is committed to facilitating the research, travel, events and activities that support and promote the transformation of our respective constituencies into successful global citizens. http://bradleyafrica.org/article/indiana-state-university--the-office-of-international-programs-and-services Fri, 27 Aug 2010 13:00:18 GMT Connections with Africa IU harbors one of the nation's premier academic programs for African Studies, educating students in interdisciplinary studies of Africa and offering courses in African languages. Moreover, academics are coupled with an outreach program working with non-profit organizations, businesses, communities, and schools in a variety of ways that promote education. http://bradleyafrica.org/article/indiana-university-african-studies-program- Fri, 27 Aug 2010 14:53:45 GMT Connections with Africa Indiana University School of Law- Indianapolis has partnered with Cairo University Faculty of Law to offer a Master of Laws degree (LLM). The LLM program at Cairo has received funding from USAID, but the IU School of Law has recently dealt with funding challenges that have put the program on hold. http://bradleyafrica.org/article/indiana-university-school-of-law-indianapolis Fri, 27 Aug 2010 18:19:18 GMT Connections with Africa The Indianapolis International Film Festival seeks to enlighten, inform, and educate the community by exhibiting a wide gamut of films from over 50 nations around the world. http://bradleyafrica.org/article/indianapolis-international-film-festival Fri, 27 Aug 2010 14:16:12 GMT Connections with Africa This exhibit features over 400 items displaying African art and culture. Textiles, masks and sculptures draw from all major regions of the continent. http://bradleyafrica.org/article/indianapolis-museum-of-art--african-art-exhibit Fri, 27 Aug 2010 14:17:23 GMT Connections with Africa Indy Ethnic Food is a non-profit organization that provides a database of up-to-date international and American regional restaurant, market, and festival information. It has over 500 active members and caters to the needs of Indy's growing multicultural population. http://bradleyafrica.org/article/indy-ethnic-food Fri, 27 Aug 2010 14:34:27 GMT Connections with Africa Inspired 2 Impact is a non-profit organization geared towards educating and empowering student to use their passion, youth, and influence to positively impact their communities and the world around them through an active online community. http://bradleyafrica.org/article/inspired-2-impact Fri, 27 Aug 2010 14:20:02 GMT Connections with Africa The Study Service Term at Goshen College seeks to provide students a learning opportunity in a different country. The 13-week trip gives the students a chance not only to experience and study another culture but also to serve. Senegal, Tanzania, Ethiopia, Ivory Coast and Mali are all African locations where Goshen College has sent students. The experience can be transformative experience for those involved. http://bradleyafrica.org/article/study-service-term-at-goshen-college Fri, 27 Aug 2010 14:35:04 GMT Connections with Africa Tabernacle Presbyterian Church of Indianapolis is committed to the gospel of Christ and also believes strongly in Christian service to the community, hospitality, and fellowship. They sponsor various missionary efforts around the world in nations like Kenya and Senegal. The church partners with the Umoja Project in Kenya's Nyanza Province, which serves the orphans and vulnerable children of families that have been affected by HIV/AIDS. http://bradleyafrica.org/article/tabernacle-presbyterian-church-indianapolis Fri, 27 Aug 2010 14:49:59 GMT Connections with Africa Tumaini Children's Center is a charitable organization that seeks to improve the lives of street children in the Kenyan city of Eldoret. Street children are some of the most vulnerable members of any society, and this group wants to give the children "hope, knowledge, skills, opportunities, and resources necessary for them to find a healthy alternative to street life." http://bradleyafrica.org/article/tumaini-childrens-center Fri, 27 Aug 2010 14:42:01 GMT Connections with Africa The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust was created in 1977 to protect and preserve Africa's wilderness and its denizens, especially endangered species like elephants and rhinos. In addition, they support efforts to prevent the illegal export of wildlife artifacts such as ivory tusks. http://bradleyafrica.org/article/us-friends-of-the-david-sheldrick-wildlife-trust Fri, 27 Aug 2010 15:59:07 GMT Connections with Africa Established in 2000, United Liberia Inland Church Associates and Friends (ULICAF) is an organization that seeks to renew the spiritual, mental, and physical health of Liberia after years of strife and civil war. Based in Carmel, Indiana, ULICAF supports a variety of projects in Liberia including the Liberia International Christian College. http://bradleyafrica.org/article/ulicaf Fri, 27 Aug 2010 15:53:42 GMT Connections with Africa The University of Indianapolis has a partnership with Stellenbosch University in South Africa. Students are exchanged between the two universities to provide valuable educational experiences for both parties. http://bradleyafrica.org/article/university-of-indianapolis--stellenbosch-university-partnership Fri, 27 Aug 2010 15:27:22 GMT Connections with Africa As globalization has increased the need for undergraduate students to be knowledgeable about events and trends happening around the world, the Office of International Programs and Services seeks to bring international awareness to students' education. . In addition to supporting greater international understanding, they also coordinate study abroad programs for USI students. http://bradleyafrica.org/article/university-of-southern-indiana--international-programs-and-services Fri, 27 Aug 2010 15:51:38 GMT Connections with Africa Working closely with local Kenyan leadership, Valparaiso's chapter of Engineers Without Borders recently completed a well in northern Kenya that will allow the surrounding area to pump water for drinking and for irrigation. They will return to East Africa in May 2009 to initiate another clean-water project. http://bradleyafrica.org/article/valparaiso-university--engineers-without-borders Fri, 27 Aug 2010 15:49:21 GMT Connections with Africa Global Partners is the missions branch of the Wesleyan Church, which has a presence in over 90 countries. It is accomplishing evangelistic goals through church planting, leadership development, and development projects all over the world, including Africa. http://bradleyafrica.org/article/wesleyan-church--global-partners Fri, 27 Aug 2010 15:46:55 GMT Connections with Africa Wings for West Africa is dedicated to the promotion and support of students, teachers and administrators in rural schools in West Africa by providing them with computer technology and support. The organization is committed to the development of opportunities for educational and cultural exchanges between African and American schools. http://bradleyafrica.org/article/wings-for-west-africa Fri, 27 Aug 2010 15:44:42 GMT Connections with Africa Originally an AIDS awareness movement based out of Kampala, Uganda, TAPP-USA was initiated by a group of Anderson University students that started selling paper beads made by native Ugandans. Profits go back to Uganda. http://bradleyafrica.org/article/tumaini-aids-prevention-program-usa Fri, 27 Aug 2010 16:08:37 GMT Connections with Africa Organized into a tourism and trade company; The Village Experience raises awareness of humanitarian issues through cultural and service trips as well as through trade. The tourism branch serves the purpose of educating the West on global issues and of bringing money into the local economies through tourism. The trade branch creates a market for hand-made goods created by indigenous peoples around the globe. These products come from humanitarian initiatives. http://bradleyafrica.org/article/the-village-experience Fri, 27 Aug 2010 15:20:11 GMT Connections with Africa Kelly & Ann Campbell, co-partners of The Village Experience, created The Village Cooperative for the purpose of developing and implementing charitable projects around the globe. The organization has numerous income-generating projects in Africa. Most of their projects teach handicraft training or provide sustainable food production. http://bradleyafrica.org/article/the-village-cooperative Fri, 27 Aug 2010 15:18:59 GMT Connections with Africa Dereck Kamwesa is the Coordinator of Ethnic and International Recruitment for Taylor University's International Student Services. http://bradleyafrica.org/article/taylor-university--international-student-services Fri, 27 Aug 2010 15:08:33 GMT Connections with Africa The Ford Family Program is a subset of the Kellogg Institute for International Studies. This particular initiative is devoted to partnering with local institutions in impoverished countries to produce and implement research pertaining to human development. By better understanding the issues that inhibit development and working with the local population, the Ford Family Program hopes to make a significant contribution to developing nations. http://bradleyafrica.org/article/the-ford-family-program Fri, 27 Aug 2010 14:38:59 GMT Connections with Africa Richard and Diana Stephens of Indianapolis, Indiana created the Malawi Project in the year 2000 after serving in the country since 1993. They have been able to impact Malawi though medicine, education, widow/orphan care, assistance for the handicapped and aged, agriculture, famine assistance, and the spiritual development of responsible citizens who will make a contribution to their home, village, community, church, and nation. One of the projects core principles is to resist developing an unhealthy dependency relationship that would deprive the local people from being engaged in the management and progress of the overall project. http://bradleyafrica.org/article/the-malawi-project-inc Fri, 27 Aug 2010 14:40:13 GMT Connections with Africa The Mercy Foundation is primarily an organization that offers healthcare to those in need. The project is located in Nigeria and does screenings for diabetes, hypertension, and HIV. http://bradleyafrica.org/article/the-mercy-foundation-inc Fri, 27 Aug 2010 14:41:19 GMT Connections with Africa The Moore Foundation is a community supporter of the IU-Kenya partnership. http://bradleyafrica.org/article/the-moore-foundation Fri, 27 Aug 2010 14:42:23 GMT Connections with Africa The Power of One works to raise awareness about the AIDS crisis with the belief that individuals can change the world and one life can save another. One facet of this initiative created and utilizes the documentary "Into the Heart of Hope." http://bradleyafrica.org/article/the-power-of-one-inc Fri, 27 Aug 2010 13:42:32 GMT Connections with Africa The South African Association of Indiana was formed to help South Africans feel at home in Indiana. It functions as a place to meet fellow South Africans and as a general support base. http://bradleyafrica.org/article/the-south-african-association-of-indiana Fri, 27 Aug 2010 15:16:28 GMT Connections with Africa Founded in 1997 by Dr. Chuck Dietzen, the Timmy Foundation is a non-profit organization based in Indianapolis that focuses on channeling resources to sustain health projects in developing countries such as Nigeria. Their vision is to see to it that "the people we serve have the ability to live healthy lives and have the promise of healthy futures." http://bradleyafrica.org/article/the-timmy-foundation- Fri, 27 Aug 2010 13:43:26 GMT Connections with Africa Young Patriots of Africa is an organization of young African scholars who have come together with the purposes of networking, inspiring each other to make a positive difference in their immediate communities, and helping to bring about constructive change to Africa by sponsoring youth community service. The organization was officially registered on August 28, 2009. http://bradleyafrica.org/article/young-patriots-of-africa Fri, 27 Aug 2010 15:43:26 GMT Connections with Africa Based out of Anderson, Indiana Global Student Solutions exists to help international students acclimate to life in the United States by providing relational and practical support. GSS is currently establishing a campus ambassador program and hopes to create several network bases throughout the state. http://bradleyafrica.org/article/global-student-solutions Thu, 26 Aug 2010 15:51:40 GMT Connections with Africa Exodus Refugee helps refugees acquire the fundamentals for life in Indiana including employment and a driver's license. Exodus also has a family reunification program that brings overseas family members of refugees to the United States. http://bradleyafrica.org/article/exodus-refugee Thu, 26 Aug 2010 14:22:11 GMT Connections with Africa Northeast Community Church is a faith-based organization that sponsors a variety of projects by raising donations both of cash and kind to help different groups involved in reaching underprivileged areas of the world. Currently they are spearheading an online campaign to get books, hygiene items, sports equipment, and educational material to Zambia, where they have a mission team. http://bradleyafrica.org/article/northeast-community-church Thu, 26 Aug 2010 14:29:00 GMT Connections with Africa Etapestry provides software technology solutions for non-profit organizations, including some that focus on aid in Africa. http://bradleyafrica.org/article/etapestry Thu, 26 Aug 2010 16:11:58 GMT Connections with Africa Established in the year 2000, Nigerians in Diaspora Organization (NIDO) in the Americas is a non-profit organization that draws resources from the synergy of all Nigerian professionals in the Diaspora to instill ethical consciousness and civic responsibility for the socio-economic advancement of Nigerians and humanity in general. NIDO is currently focusing on professional networking, social advocacy, education, healthcare, technological and economic empowerment, as well as skills and cultural exchange projects. Its goal is to harness the talents, expertise, and resources of Diaspora Nigerians to influence the nation building of that country. http://bradleyafrica.org/article/nido--nigerians-in-diaspora-organization Thu, 26 Aug 2010 14:27:17 GMT Connections with Africa Endangered Species Chocolate partners with the African Wildlife Association in a program that promotes the protection of African wildlife and habitats. ESC pays fair wage prices for all their products from small, family owned farms in Nigeria and also works together with the Nigerian Sponsorship. http://bradleyafrica.org/article/endangered-species-chocolate Thu, 26 Aug 2010 16:09:48 GMT Connections with Africa Cowpea or "the black-eyed pea" is a staple crop across Africa. This project attempts to maximize cowpea crops by genetically altering the plants to withstand insects and weeds. By creating these crops, the project hopes to empower farmers to increase their yields and provide the necessary sustenance to regions experiencing widespread hunger. http://bradleyafrica.org/article/network-for-the-genetic-improvement-of-cowpea-for-africa Thu, 26 Aug 2010 13:19:46 GMT Connections with Africa Emily Wasonga, a native of Kenya, founded the Anderson University-East Africa Ambassador Program and has collected thousands of shoes for the Ahadi Kenya Trust. She is also co-founder of Culture Shock, a small jewelry business that seeks to benefit international students. http://bradleyafrica.org/article/emily-wasonga Thu, 26 Aug 2010 16:05:24 GMT Connections with Africa The Nationalities Council of Indiana is a non-profit, all-volunteer educational foundation comprised of more than 50 ethnic or national affinity organizations and groups interested in celebrating Indy's diversity. http://bradleyafrica.org/article/nationalities-council-of-indiana-inc Thu, 26 Aug 2010 14:07:04 GMT Connections with Africa Educate a Child Soldier seeks to support the education of former LRA child soldiers. http://bradleyafrica.org/article/educate-a-child-soldier Thu, 26 Aug 2010 14:21:38 GMT Connections with Africa Ms. Naomi Mutea is a nursing instructor at Moi University in Eldoret, Kenya. At this time, she is working on her doctorate at the IUPUI School of Nursing. Ms. Mutea's passion is improving nursing education in Kenya to raise the standards of patient care. http://bradleyafrica.org/article/naomi-mutea Thu, 26 Aug 2010 14:19:25 GMT Connections with Africa The Department of Africana Studies at Notre Dame provides undergraduate and graduate level degrees pertaining to the study of African peoples both in Africa and the Diaspora. The department also has an outreach program to educate members of the community about Africans and African-Americans. http://bradleyafrica.org/article/notre-dame-department-of-africana-studies Thu, 26 Aug 2010 14:32:13 GMT Connections with Africa Faith Church provides support to other organizations, individuals, and missionaries. They are involved in supporting numerous African missions. http://bradleyafrica.org/article/faith-church Thu, 26 Aug 2010 16:16:14 GMT Connections with Africa The United Church of Christ and the Christian Church have entered into a partnership in order to develop social and leadership infrastructures. Global Ministries uses a variety of approaches including micro-finance and the empowerment of women. http://bradleyafrica.org/article/global-ministries Thu, 26 Aug 2010 15:49:17 GMT Connections with Africa The Umoja Project responds to the immediate needs of children in Western Kenya by providing education, health care, housing, and nutritional resources. Global Interfaith has networked several Indiana-based congregations to over 35 church groups working with Umoja in Kenya. http://bradleyafrica.org/article/global-interfaith-partnership-umoja-project Thu, 26 Aug 2010 15:28:44 GMT Connections with Africa The mission of the Global Health Student Interest Group (GHSIG) is to "facilitate opportunities for global health service, encourage study abroad in medicine, and increase awareness of global health care needs." http://bradleyafrica.org/article/global-health-student-interest-group-ghsig Thu, 26 Aug 2010 15:27:10 GMT Connections with Africa Global Gifts is a Fair-Trade store that offers products created by artisans from all over the world, including Africa. The products are bought directly from artisans. They are paid half when the order is placed and the rest directly after the products have reached port. Their efforts help to maintain employment for local artisans in the developing world, as well as, cut out the middlemen by purchasing products from the artisans directly. http://bradleyafrica.org/article/global-gifts Thu, 26 Aug 2010 16:02:34 GMT Connections with Africa Purdue Global Engineering Program strives to offer tools and opportunities for global engineering discovery, preparing future engineers to step into roles of international leadership by engaging and positively impacting communities both at home and abroad. http://bradleyafrica.org/article/global-engineering-program Thu, 26 Aug 2010 15:25:27 GMT Connections with Africa Giving Back to Africa's main goal is to provide educational opportunities for students in the Democratic Republic of Congo. They strive to promote service learning and encourage students to maximize their potential, and in turn, make an effort to give back to their country. http://bradleyafrica.org/article/giving-back-to-africa Thu, 26 Aug 2010 14:27:39 GMT Connections with Africa Geography Educators' Network of Indiana Inc. (GENI) sponsors a variety of learning and education projects for teachers that focus on the different regions of the world. A priority of theirs is to emphasize the importance and value of geography in Indiana schools. http://bradleyafrica.org/article/geography-educators-network-of-indiana-inc Thu, 26 Aug 2010 14:26:58 GMT Connections with Africa Felege Hiywot Center is an Ethiopian ministry in the Martindale-Brightwood area of Indianapolis. The organization's primary mission is to teach youth gardening with a focus on environmental preservation, but also fosters connections between Ethiopia and Indiana. http://bradleyafrica.org/article/felege-hiywot-center Thu, 26 Aug 2010 14:43:54 GMT Connections with Africa Created in 2003, the Family Preservation Initiative is one of the programs of the IU-Kenya partnership. Its main goal is to provide means by which poor and vulnerable members of society in Western Kenya can secure a sustainable economic standing. http://bradleyafrica.org/article/family-preservation-initiative Thu, 26 Aug 2010 16:23:41 GMT Connections with Africa FAME believes that "medical care is the doorway to evangelism." Partnering with missionaries and ministries, they currently have projects in Ghana, Zimbabwe, Ivory Coast, Nigeria, and Kenya. http://bradleyafrica.org/article/fame Thu, 26 Aug 2010 16:21:44 GMT Connections with Africa The Earth House Collective is a group of conservationists, peace activists, teachers, students, and artists dedicated to peace, community, and culture. http://bradleyafrica.org/article/earth-house-collective Thu, 26 Aug 2010 14:20:07 GMT Connections with Africa In order to combat severe poverty in Uganda, a dorm at Anderson University is working with Children of Promise to support children in Kasubi, Uganda. The funds raised through sponsored events goes to educating and feeding the children. http://bradleyafrica.org/article/dunn-hall-and-kasubi-kids Thu, 26 Aug 2010 16:01:58 GMT Connections with Africa Drums of West Africa is a performing group headed by Prince Julius Adeniyi. The talking drums are used as an educational tool to pass down the oral tradition of the Yoruba people. http://bradleyafrica.org/article/drums-of-west-africa Thu, 26 Aug 2010 15:25:12 GMT Connections with Africa Dr. Quashie works with local leadership in Kenya and Uganda in order to empower them; the leaders, equipped with knowledge and skills, are then able to begin development work organically. Moreover, he has worked with the local Ugandan population to create strategic plans for health policy. http://bradleyafrica.org/article/dr-leroy-quashie Thu, 26 Aug 2010 14:51:34 GMT Connections with Africa Loving South Africa takes a comprehensive approach to addressing the AIDS pandemic. The organizations five facets are: evangelism, prevention, testing, treatment, orphanage, and hospice. http://bradleyafrica.org/article/loving-south-africa Thu, 26 Aug 2010 14:02:39 GMT Connections with Africa Dr. Kwadwo Anokwa is the Chair of the Eugene S. Pulliam School of Journalism at Butler University. Born in the country of Ghana, Dr. Anokwa is deeply involved with projects seeking to promote growth and prosperity in Ghana. http://bradleyafrica.org/article/dr-kwadwo-anokwa Thu, 26 Aug 2010 14:50:09 GMT Connections with Africa LifeNets is a non-profit organization that develops programs to offer practical assistance and to promote the well-being and self-sufficiency of disadvantaged people by creating a forum through which people can share their experience, as well as encourage and inspire others. They support programs in countries such as Malawi, Zambia, and other non-African nations. http://bradleyafrica.org/article/lifenets Thu, 26 Aug 2010 16:31:41 GMT Connections with Africa LHF serves the population of Liberia by providing educational opportunities, healthcare, and basic resources with the goal of establishing a self-sustaining community. Currently, the organization works closely with the JFK Memorial Hospital in Monrovia, Liberia supplying vital medical equipment for the Diabetes and Dialysis Center. http://bradleyafrica.org/article/liberian-humanitarian-foundation Thu, 26 Aug 2010 13:59:05 GMT Connections with Africa The Liberia Progress Foundation, which advertises itself as "Collective Professionals for Development" is an organization committed to supporting Liberia through a wide variety of efforts. One of the foundation's projects is assisting students in Liberia through scholarships and school supplies. http://bradleyafrica.org/article/liberia-progress-foundation-inc Thu, 26 Aug 2010 16:29:09 GMT Connections with Africa LACE was founded September of 2008 to respond promptly to the legal needs of persons affected by HIV/AIDS in the western community of Eldoret, Kenya. It is comprised of attorneys and judges from both Kenya and Indiana, and the center works in conjunction with AMPATH, Moi University School of Law, and Indiana University School of Law-Indianapolis. http://bradleyafrica.org/article/legal-aid-center-of-eldoret--lace Thu, 26 Aug 2010 16:27:54 GMT Connections with Africa Lakeview Church is a faith-based organization with a vision to impact its immediate environment as well as the rest of the world. It has focused its efforts in Africa on Kenya and the Democratic Republic of Congo, hoping to make an impact in areas such as medical supplies, school building, etc. http://bradleyafrica.org/article/lakeview-church Thu, 26 Aug 2010 16:26:44 GMT Connections with Africa Jayne During leads this non-profit organization and works with a dynamic team that advocates a healthy, educational, and growing environment for children in sub-Saharan Africa. The foundation has helped protect, care and provide for the well-being of 3,200 HIV/AIDS orphans and vulnerable children in Zimbabwe. http://bradleyafrica.org/article/kuaba-humanitarian-foundation Thu, 26 Aug 2010 16:25:50 GMT Connections with Africa The Kroc Institute for International Peace Studies, an extension of Notre Dame, seeks to educate its students on an array of subjects to better understand how to promote peace. The institute is a community supporter of the IU-Kenya partnership. http://bradleyafrica.org/article/kroc-institute-for-international-peace-studies Thu, 26 Aug 2010 13:51:23 GMT Connections with Africa West African and Ethiopian cuisine on Indianapolis' west side. http://bradleyafrica.org/article/major-restaurant Thu, 26 Aug 2010 16:33:02 GMT Connections with Africa Dr. Geertsema, a native of South Africa, now works as a professor at the Butler University School of Journalism. Her recent research work details the work of Gender Links in South Africa--a non-governmental organization dedicated to promoting gender equality and ending gender violence. http://bradleyafrica.org/article/dr-margaretha-geertsema Thu, 26 Aug 2010 14:15:19 GMT Connections with Africa Founded in October of 1983, NEGST is an evangelical post-graduate theological institution established to promote excellence in African Christianity. With core values such as excellence, relevance, community, justice, spiritual development, and leadership, their vision is to transform the society and promote Christ-centered learning. http://bradleyafrica.org/article/nairobi-evangelical-graduate-school-of-theology Thu, 26 Aug 2010 14:17:04 GMT Connections with Africa Besides carrying out extensive research on American healthcare philanthropy throughout the world, Dr. Schneider has also served as a Peace Corps volunteer and as an anti-poverty administrator in Burkina Faso and Chad. http://bradleyafrica.org/article/dr-william-schneider Thu, 26 Aug 2010 14:57:43 GMT Connections with Africa Starting out originally as a Boys & Girls Club initiative, the Nafasi Youth Programs developed into an organization that focuses on the needs of orphaned children throughout Africa. Their efforts include educating youth in sports, leadership, and entrepreneurship. http://bradleyafrica.org/article/nafasi-youth-programs Thu, 26 Aug 2010 14:11:08 GMT Connections with Africa Dr. Shepherd, an associate professor of English at IUPUI, has done research on sign language in conjunction with Moi University in Kenya. She traveled to Kenya in 2009 with a group of professors and students form IUPUI and IPS teachers. During the month-long stay, they participated in workshops and lectures with Moi University. http://bradleyafrica.org/article/dr-susan-c-shepherd Thu, 26 Aug 2010 14:10:43 GMT Connections with Africa Chad Schubert, a student at Anderson University, is currently working in tandem with Mulunda Miaka Orphanage in Zambia. http://bradleyafrica.org/article/mulunda-miaka-orphanage-chad-schubert Thu, 26 Aug 2010 18:23:15 GMT Connections with Africa An ethnomusicologist who lived in Liberia for a number of years, Dr. Stone has published extensively on the music of the Kpelle in Liberia. She continues to expand research in ethnomusicology analysis through digital formats. She is also president of the Liberian Studies Association. http://bradleyafrica.org/article/dr-ruth-stone Thu, 26 Aug 2010 14:09:26 GMT Connections with Africa Judy Carmichael Brown is a member of the Circle City Chapter of The Links, Incorporated, a volunteer service organization is committed to promoting friendships among the members and serving others. The Circle City Chapter has been active both locally and abroad by supporting a clothing bank for African immigrants in Indianapolis and funding the construction of a school in Senegal. http://bradleyafrica.org/article/judith-carmichael-brown Thu, 26 Aug 2010 16:46:57 GMT Connections with Africa Dr. Cameron, an online faculty member of Indiana Wesleyan University, teaches online courses for Indiana Wesleyan on educational and developmental psychology. She currently lives and works in South Africa. She is an educational consultant for Wesleyan World Missions in Africa and teaches at the North American International School in South Africa. http://bradleyafrica.org/article/dr-rosalea-cameron Thu, 26 Aug 2010 14:08:14 GMT Connections with Africa Peace and Justice Studies is a program at Marian College that seeks to understand and work for peace and justice both locally and globally. Peace is a primary focus for Africa with the tragic violence of recent history. http://bradleyafrica.org/article/marian-university-peace-and-justice-studies Thu, 26 Aug 2010 16:44:20 GMT Connections with Africa Once a professor of 10 years at Indiana Wesleyan University, Dr. Boivin has worked in the Democratic Republic of Congo in a small medical mission and in Uganda at Makerere University. While in the DRC, Boivin's research centered on the effects of malaria and anemia treatments in school children; in Uganda his work focsued on the effects of cerebral malaria. http://bradleyafrica.org/article/dr-michael-boivin Thu, 26 Aug 2010 14:53:56 GMT Connections with Africa Deriving its name from the Swahili word meaning "beautiful flower," the culturally diverse Kenyatta Dance Company is a pre-professional contemporary dance school located in Indianapolis, Indiana. It looks to educate, encourage, and exhibit the highest level of contemporary modern movement through expression, discipline and the creative artistry of dance. http://bradleyafrica.org/article/kenyatta-dance-company Thu, 26 Aug 2010 16:24:14 GMT Connections with Africa Saraga International Grocery is a multicultural store that caters to the needs of the international community in Indianapolis. They specialize in the provision of ethnic foods from Africa, Asia, and the Caribbean. http://bradleyafrica.org/article/saraga-international-grocery Thu, 26 Aug 2010 17:45:51 GMT Connections with Africa Danka Rapic is an Indianapolis resident who specializes as a gender and development consultant. She has worked both with the policy institute Provocate and with the Center on Philanthropy at IUPUI. For the Center on Philanthropy, she helped to form a relationship with the Harambee Center on Philanthropy at Moi University in Kenya. http://bradleyafrica.org/article/danka-rapic Thu, 26 Aug 2010 16:57:49 GMT Connections with Africa The Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC) is the State of Indiana's lead economic development agency. IEDC focuses its efforts on growing and retaining businesses in Indiana and attracting new business to the State of Indiana. http://bradleyafrica.org/article/indiana-economic-development-corporation Thu, 26 Aug 2010 14:50:41 GMT Connections with Africa Project Mercy, Inc., is a not-for-profit relief and development agency that promotes education, health care, and other holistic community development projects to create economically independent communities with high ethical and social values. It is currently involved in the nations of Kenya, Malawi, Ivory Coast, Sudan, Ethiopia, Guinea, and Djibouti. Project Mercy mainly assists refugees in these nations by providing food and clothing and other basic necessities. http://bradleyafrica.org/article/project-mercy Thu, 26 Aug 2010 16:56:10 GMT Connections with Africa The IDOE-International Education focuses on encouraging the knowledge of other languages in order to increase intellectual ability and create a window of understanding of other cultures and their customs. They facilitate programs both for educators and students. http://bradleyafrica.org/article/indiana-department-of-education-international-education Thu, 26 Aug 2010 16:55:37 GMT Connections with Africa ICWA educates the public on world affairs and American foreign policy through publications, conferences, forums, and lectures. http://bradleyafrica.org/article/indiana-council-on-world-affairs Thu, 26 Aug 2010 16:53:56 GMT Connections with Africa The Indiana Coalition to Save Darfur is part of the Save Darfur organization. They seek to raise awareness of the genocide and build support for the victims by "coordinating state-wide action and events to strengthen the efforts of community groups in South Bend, Fort Wayne, Indianapolis, and Bloomington." http://bradleyafrica.org/article/indiana-coalition-to-save-darfur Thu, 26 Aug 2010 14:46:07 GMT Connections with Africa Founded in 1970, Indiana Black Expo, Inc. is dedicated to celebrating cultural diversity and inclusiveness across all races, ethnicities, nationalities, generations, socioeconomic levels, and religious affiliations, as well promoting the social and economic advancement of African-Americans. http://bradleyafrica.org/article/indiana-black-expo Thu, 26 Aug 2010 14:43:52 GMT Connections with Africa Two University of Indianapolis students Lyndsay McBride and Lydia Fischer decided to create Inches International after returning from a service trip to Liberia. Inches International sells bracelets that help to pay for the education of children, in addition to activities such as a recent textbook drive that collected over 20 tons of books. http://bradleyafrica.org/article/inches-international Thu, 26 Aug 2010 14:42:58 GMT Connections with Africa Impact approaches foreign aid and humanitarian work by partnering with existing institutions and organizations within states. Impact also hopes to utilize student leadership organizations on university campuses to support already established not-for-profits working with developing nations. http://bradleyafrica.org/article/impact Thu, 26 Aug 2010 14:09:09 GMT Connections with Africa The Immigrant Welcome Center's mission is to become the prime resource for immigrants coming to Indiana, providing them with the resources needed to establish a new life in a new place. They aim to smooth transition into the community by providing information about job placement, healthcare, and other necessities. http://bradleyafrica.org/article/immigrant-welcome-center Thu, 26 Aug 2010 14:29:12 GMT Connections with Africa John Clark created Provocate for the purpose of purpose of providing a forum for innovative thinking in categories ranging from art to international politics to Hoosier solutions. One of the initiatives of Provocate is the Bridging Africa & Indiana project. This project seeks to shed light on other local initiatives throughout Indiana that focus on African support. http://bradleyafrica.org/article/provocate Thu, 26 Aug 2010 17:00:40 GMT Connections with Africa Purdue University has developed a type of sorghum that is resistant to a weed that is responsible for widespread crop failure. Sorghum is a staple food for millions of people in sub-Saharan Africa. The program has distributed the sorghum seeds to a large number of farmers. A similar initiative engineered an easy-to-digest sorghum for both people and animals. http://bradleyafrica.org/article/purdue-university-various-sorghum-development-projects- Thu, 26 Aug 2010 17:02:16 GMT Connections with Africa West African cuisine. http://bradleyafrica.org/article/safari-restaurant Thu, 26 Aug 2010 17:44:08 GMT Connections with Africa A memorial will be held in April 2010 to remember those lost during the genocide in Rwanda. Mr. Kizito Kalima, a survivor himself, is one of the organizers of the initiative. http://bradleyafrica.org/article/rwandan-genocide-memorial Thu, 26 Aug 2010 17:43:00 GMT Connections with Africa This organization has a presence that is pervasive throughout the Indianapolis area. As a part of its domestic and international work, the Rotary Club operates several projects in Africa that concern clean water, education, and AIDS relief. http://bradleyafrica.org/article/rotary-club-of-indianapolis Thu, 26 Aug 2010 17:41:24 GMT Connections with Africa The mission of Ripples International is to raise the standards of living for the impoverished throughout Kenya through education, counseling, and support for those afflicted with HIV/AIDS. Ripples International is involved in several projects including an orphan center, farming projects, and a children's hospital. http://bradleyafrica.org/article/ripples-international Thu, 26 Aug 2010 14:40:51 GMT Connections with Africa Riley Children's Hospital and the Indiana University School of Medicine have partnered together to provide general and specialized healthcare to children in countries that may lack adequate medical capabilities. This project is an umbrella initiative that supports several other projects including the Calnali Health Education Outreach Program, Center for International Adoption and Geographic Medicine, Educational Programs to Improve Global Health, International Programs Pediatric Pulmonology, IU-Kenya Partnership, Global Network for Women's and Children's Health Research, Riley Mother and Baby Hospital, and the Merck Vaccine Network-Africa. http://bradleyafrica.org/article/riley-international-project-iusm Thu, 26 Aug 2010 15:06:16 GMT Connections with Africa This faith-based organization was founded in 2002, and it works with newly established small organizations that work in the developing world. In conjunction with these groups and the grants they have received, they have participated in projects in places such as Sierra Leone and Kenya. They are concerned with making a difference in the most impoverished parts of these societies by providing both money and materials to establish small businesses and boost agricultural-based communities. http://bradleyafrica.org/article/right-sharing-of-world-resources Thu, 26 Aug 2010 15:37:54 GMT Connections with Africa Providing a scholarship and a minor in global studies, the Richard G. Lugar Franciscan Center for Global Studies (LFCGS) and its partners strive to shape tomorrow's leaders by sponsoring and promoting values- centered global perspectives. Although formal relationships do not exist with Africa, speakers have discussed connections between Indiana and Africa in relation to HIV/AIDS and peacebuilding since 2005. Pierre Atlas is the current director of LFCGS. http://bradleyafrica.org/article/richard-g-lugar-fransiscan-center-for-global-studies Thu, 26 Aug 2010 14:21:28 GMT Connections with Africa Currently the pastor of The Garden at Oak Hill, Reverend Abell led a group to Eldoret, Kenya in 2004 to film a documentary. The film, "Into the Heart of Hope," documents the plight of those suffering from AIDS. The film has been featured on PBS and won a regional Emmy award in 2006. http://bradleyafrica.org/article/rev-stanley-d-abell Thu, 26 Aug 2010 13:42:00 GMT Connections with Africa Established in 1999, Radiant Christian Life is a faith-based non-profit organization that believes in giving back to its immediate community as well as the rest of the world. Through their mission projects, which include supporting different faith-based and non-profit organizations, they have sponsored children in the African nation of Uganda. http://bradleyafrica.org/article/radiant-christian-life Thu, 26 Aug 2010 17:32:45 GMT Connections with Africa Working alongside USAID, the Power Pool Development Group (PPDG) and the South African Power Pool (SAPP) have partnered to address the lack of sustainable electricity in developing countries. After a successful partnership with SAPP, PPDG has developed other projects in Central and West Africa to improve regional electrical capabilities crucial to infrastructure development. http://bradleyafrica.org/article/purdue-universitys-power-pool-development-group-ppdg Thu, 26 Aug 2010 15:04:40 GMT Connections with Africa McIntosh leads the development of IUPUI's formal relationships in China (Sun Yat-sen University), Kenya (Moi Univerity) and Mexico (Universidad Autonomo del Estado de Hidalgo). http://bradleyafrica.org/article/ian-mcintosh Thu, 26 Aug 2010 14:17:45 GMT Connections with Africa Huntington University is a Christ-centered liberal arts institution. It greatly encourages volunteerism among its students, faculty, and staff, and creates opportunities for missionary work domestically and internationally. http://bradleyafrica.org/article/huntington-university Thu, 26 Aug 2010 14:02:41 GMT Connections with Africa The mission of Global Peace Initiatives is to spread a message of global peace by educating and spreading awareness of global situations. Some of their initiatives include Peace Hikes, Peace Gardens, Peace Art, and Peace Workshops. http://bradleyafrica.org/article/global-peace-initiatives Thu, 26 Aug 2010 16:08:03 GMT Connections with Africa The Pan African Student Union (PASU) is a student organization at Indiana University- South Bend. Clement Odemba, a Tanzanian student, is the group's Vice-President. The mission of PASU involves providing support for African students, celebrating African culture, and raising awareness of Africa. http://bradleyafrica.org/article/pan-african-student-union Thu, 26 Aug 2010 15:01:34 GMT Connections with Africa Especially useful to African policy makers, GTAP Africa is a database that provides quantitative information on trade agreements. http://bradleyafrica.org/article/gtap-africa-database Thu, 26 Aug 2010 16:20:34 GMT Connections with Africa Operation Classroom is a unique organization with a mission to improve secondary education within Sierra Leone and Liberia. Not only was the goal to improve upon education in these areas but also to create opportunities for missions. Operation Classroom has also been able to provide these areas with basic necessities in times of desperate need. Operation Classroom has made great strides in creating an atmosphere of learning and continues to build rewarding relationships in West Africa. http://bradleyafrica.org/article/operation-classroom Thu, 26 Aug 2010 16:19:26 GMT Connections with Africa Reverend Coleman, in collaboration with James D. Walker and Liberian Reverend Jimmy C. Diggs, pastor of Mount Galilee Baptist Church, has provided four tons of rice and collected and shipped hundreds of pairs of shoes, pants, shirts, and books to Liberia. In the long run, they plan to build a library that can benefit both the young and the old. http://bradleyafrica.org/article/greater-new-jerusalem-temple-of-truth-mission-to-liberia Thu, 26 Aug 2010 16:01:53 GMT Connections with Africa One Here... One There is an Indiana University initiative established in the spring of 2009. The program is designed to provide I.U. Bloomington students and other students nationwide with the opportunity to include a donation with their tuition payment. The money is meant to reduce education costs for less privileged students in sub-Saharan Africa. Their strategy is to ask for a donation of $10 each semester when students are paying for tuition, therefore creating a consistent mean of funds generation for a vital project. http://bradleyafrica.org/article/one-here-one-there Thu, 26 Aug 2010 14:58:34 GMT Connections with Africa Grace Community Church sponsors missionaries to both Mozambique and Senegal as well as sending out short-term mission teams. They are partnering with Nairobi Chapel and Loving South Africa, and are a community supporter of the IU-Kenya partnership. http://bradleyafrica.org/article/grace-community-church Thu, 26 Aug 2010 15:57:22 GMT Connections with Africa The Office of Multicultural Services (OMS) at Franklin College seeks to promote diversity in the student body. There are several clubs under this department, but the International Club particularly looks to encourage appreciation of the cultures of other nations. The OMS plans and promotes programs and events such as a presentation on the country of Ghana. http://bradleyafrica.org/article/office-of-multicultural-services-at-franklin-college Thu, 26 Aug 2010 16:15:33 GMT Connections with Africa Goodness and Mercy, Inc. aims to serve members of society who are without hope. Still maintaining their work in Indiana, the organization is expanding their focus to bring hope to homeless women and children in Liberia through supporting education and healthcare initiatives. http://bradleyafrica.org/article/goodness-and-mercy-inc Thu, 26 Aug 2010 14:28:36 GMT Connections with Africa Ethiopian and Eritrean cuisine. http://bradleyafrica.org/article/oak-of-mamre Thu, 26 Aug 2010 16:14:07 GMT Connections with Africa The Globe Foundation partners with students to improve developmental strategies for developing countries. The foundation is currently working on a number of projects including HIV preventation and a medication distribution initiative. http://bradleyafrica.org/article/globe-foundation Thu, 26 Aug 2010 14:00:12 GMT Connections with Africa Park Place Church of God, located on the Anderson University campus, works closely with churches in Uganda to implement effective, innovative and long-term change interventions with HIV/AIDS patients. Park Place also houses offices for TAPP-USA. http://bradleyafrica.org/article/park-place-church-of-god Thu, 26 Aug 2010 16:21:55 GMT Connections with Africa 111 Days. Six Countries. 4,600 Miles is a documentary following the real story of three men who ran all the way across the Sahara desert to raise awareness of the water crisis in Africa. The philanthropic component of the project, H20 Africa Foundation (also known as water.org) was created and run from Indiana. http://bradleyafrica.org/article/h20-africa-foundation Thu, 26 Aug 2010 16:09:12 GMT Connections with Africa Human Rights Works' mission is to empower the community of Indianapolis to address human rights issues locally and globally through education, action, and hands-on experience. Sensitive to the rising diversity and changing needs of the Indianapolis community, the organization seeks to focus on issues such as local human rights and human rights education. http://bradleyafrica.org/article/human-rights-works Thu, 26 Aug 2010 13:56:45 GMT Connections with Africa Horizon International creates a support system for those orphaned by HIV/AIDS, placing children in families that have been trained and educated to care for the orphans. Furthermore, Horizon International provides ongoing emotional, financial, nutritional, and spiritual support to orphans and their foster families. http://bradleyafrica.org/article/horizon-international Thu, 26 Aug 2010 15:55:25 GMT Connections with Africa Hope Africa University is a faith-based organization with a mission "To transform students for character development and service, through the provision of professional and academic programs, for the purpose of glorifying Christ and humanity." It is a Christian liberal arts institution with the goal of sending into African societies Christian scholars and professionals who will effectively apply economic, political and social principles, for the well being of African people. http://bradleyafrica.org/article/hope-africa-university Thu, 26 Aug 2010 13:52:21 GMT Connections with Africa The Hoosier Christian Foundation is a faith-based organization that manages and distributes donations to various churches and ministries. Terra Seidel, relationship manager for Hoosier Christian Foundation, has developed numerous contacts with individuals and organizations working in Africa. http://bradleyafrica.org/article/hoosier-christian-foundation Thu, 26 Aug 2010 13:50:44 GMT Connections with Africa In 1990, Holy Cross College established an African American studies concentration called Africana Studies, a multidisciplinary concentration that examines "the complex nature of U.S race relations, racial identity, and political movement of African and African American peoples." http://bradleyafrica.org/article/holy-cross-college Thu, 26 Aug 2010 13:49:22 GMT Connections with Africa Heartland Church has a close partnership with the Rotary Club of Indianapolis that centers on bringing clean water to Sierra Leone. http://bradleyafrica.org/article/heartland-church Thu, 26 Aug 2010 16:31:49 GMT Connections with Africa The foundation provides assistance to HIV/AIDS victims and their families in Zimbabwe through grants for childrens' educations, critical medicines, and micro-loans for start-up businesses. http://bradleyafrica.org/article/healing-friends-foundation-corp Thu, 26 Aug 2010 13:44:05 GMT Connections with Africa HHI is a project put in place to respond to the plight of AMPATH patients who are dealing with hunger and starvation and have little or no way to fend for themselves and their families. The program promotes exercises such as demonstration farms that help teach relevant agricultural techniques. http://bradleyafrica.org/article/haart--harvest-initiative Thu, 26 Aug 2010 16:35:52 GMT Connections with Africa PIHRL has been teaching, facilitating, assisting and promoting international human rights law, scholarship, projects and organizations since 1997.To date, eleven students have been from Africa or have traveled to various African locations in order to serve as interns http://bradleyafrica.org/article/program-in-international-human-rights-law-pihrl Thu, 26 Aug 2010 16:26:37 GMT Connections with Africa This young man from Malawi possesses a vision to influence and change his immediate environment through his faith and cultural experiences. He is a motivational speaker who uses his background to motivate both African and non-African individuals. He volunteers for different organizations affiliated mostly with African countries, particularly Ambassadors for Children. http://bradleyafrica.org/article/peter-kamwendo Thu, 26 Aug 2010 14:20:31 GMT Connections with Africa Mr. Pete Eriksen is a member of College Park Church in Indianapolis and is involved in coordinating aid to Liberia. After seeing the impact of a simple gift of used clothes to an impoverished Liberian, Mr. Eriksen has continued to give and encourage others to contribute to those in need. He has gathered a group of families at the church who are involved in supporting projects that make a lasting impact in the lives of Liberians. http://bradleyafrica.org/article/pete-eriksen Thu, 26 Aug 2010 16:23:14 GMT Connections with Africa The IU-Institute of Development Management has partnered with the I-CARE counseling project involving IU students and faculty to train, research, and serve those affected by AIDS in Botswana. The two projects have entered into a formal collaborative agreement. http://bradleyafrica.org/article/iu-institute-of-development-management Wed, 25 Aug 2010 16:15:02 GMT Connections with Africa The Church of God has a significant presence in Africa. The denomination is involved in development projects. http://bradleyafrica.org/article/church-of-god-global-missions Wed, 25 Aug 2010 15:12:37 GMT Connections with Africa ASA-IU is committed to supporting and connecting African-born students at IU as well as those interested in Africa. They accomplish this mission through social and educational services. http://bradleyafrica.org/article/iu-african-students-association Wed, 25 Aug 2010 14:52:24 GMT Connections with Africa Indiana University has a significant presence throughout the African continent. From larger initiatives such as the IU-Kenya partnership to individual faculty work, the university's presence in Africa focuses on the development of institutions and communities. http://bradleyafrica.org/article/iu-africa Wed, 25 Aug 2010 14:52:02 GMT Connections with Africa CBH is a broadcasting network associated with the Church of God that has several points of connection throughout Africa. CBH employs all indigenous people and trains them to effectively broadcast in ways specific to their culture. http://bradleyafrica.org/article/christians-broadcasting-hope Wed, 25 Aug 2010 15:09:22 GMT Connections with Africa Christian Theological Seminary is a fully accredited ecumenical seminary associated with the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). http://bradleyafrica.org/article/christian-theological-seminary Wed, 25 Aug 2010 15:08:33 GMT Connections with Africa IU holds the largest collection of Liberian historical materials in the world, containing photographs, audio and visual recordings, wills, novels, and many other documents. Found in the basement of the executive mansion in Liberia, the collection is currently being archived and translated into microfilm, which will eventually be available in digital format. http://bradleyafrica.org/article/iu--liberian-collections-project Wed, 25 Aug 2010 15:35:06 GMT Connections with Africa The Christian Missionary Fellowship is a faith-based non-profit organization that seeks to improve the plight of the less privileged around the world. In Africa, they have a presence in Kenya, Ivory Coast, Burkina Faso, Ethiopia, and Tanzania. http://bradleyafrica.org/article/christian-missionary-fellowship Wed, 25 Aug 2010 15:06:26 GMT Connections with Africa The organization's mission is to see "Christians working together with partners to eradicate hunger and poverty and to promote peace and justice around the world." CWS works in numerous countries across Africa. http://bradleyafrica.org/article/church-world-service Wed, 25 Aug 2010 15:15:00 GMT Connections with Africa IU is working in tandem with the Kenya Forestry Institute to research forest management. http://bradleyafrica.org/article/iu-kenya-forestry-research-institute Wed, 25 Aug 2010 16:17:13 GMT Connections with Africa Culture Shock is a jewelry shop established and managed by Kenyan sisters Emily and Irene Wasonga. http://bradleyafrica.org/article/culture-shock Wed, 25 Aug 2010 14:28:06 GMT Culture Shock is a jewelry shop established and managed by Kenyan sisters Emily and Irene Wasonga. The Imani Workshops program provides employment opportunities for artisans who are HIV positive. All funds earned from the Imani Workshops are directly reinvested in the program to encourage sustainability. This program allows artisans to gain valuable skills through their employment. http://bradleyafrica.org/article/iu-kenya-partnershipimani-workshops Wed, 25 Aug 2010 16:24:31 GMT Connections with Africa Through microeconomic initiatives and community partnering, the organization seeks to improve health, education, agriculture, and economic conditions. http://bradleyafrica.org/article/congo-helping-hands-inc Wed, 25 Aug 2010 14:26:45 GMT Connections with Africa An expansive program, the best way to describe the IU-Kenya partnership would be as a capillary initiative. Initially a partnership between the Indiana University School of Medicine and the Moi University School of Medicine, it now encompasses a vast number of initiatives, from health care to environmental issues. http://bradleyafrica.org/article/iu-kenya-partnership Wed, 25 Aug 2010 15:43:18 GMT Connections with Africa The Community Resource Center for Refugees seeks to help immigrants by educating them on how to successfully integrate into their new communities. They provide education on ESL training, employment skills, employment, healthy homes, disease prevention, volunteering, and healthcare. http://bradleyafrica.org/article/community-resource-center-for-refugees Wed, 25 Aug 2010 14:25:45 GMT Connections with Africa Community Baptist Church supports several missionaries on the African continent. These missionaries can be found in West Africa, South Africa, Zambia, Cameroon, Kenya, and Zimbabwe. http://bradleyafrica.org/article/community-baptist-church-our-world-outreach-program Wed, 25 Aug 2010 15:18:35 GMT Connections with Africa This particular IU-Kenya initiative seeks to improve the ability of local communities and families to help care for Kenyan children who are not currently receiving the health care they need. It is partially responsible for the Riley Mother and Baby Hospital which opened in 2009 at Moi University, the first newborn ICU in East Africa. http://bradleyafrica.org/article/iu-kenya-orphans--vulnerable-children Wed, 25 Aug 2010 15:38:55 GMT Connections with Africa Clowes Memorial Hall of Butler University hosts a large number of concerts, plays, and recitals throughout the year. Because of Butler's desire to promote culturally diverse performances, Clowes Hall hosts performances of African theater and poetry. http://bradleyafrica.org/article/clowes-hall-of-butler-university Wed, 25 Aug 2010 14:50:57 GMT Connections with Africa The Center for the Study of Global Change at IU is an interdisciplinary, educational, and research facet of the University, examining issues from democratic transformation to environmental change. The center is dedicated to teaching and learning about global perspectives and infusing these ideas in students from Kindergarten to the graduate level. http://bradleyafrica.org/article/iu--center-for-the-study-of-global-change Wed, 25 Aug 2010 15:34:11 GMT Connections with Africa Christian Leaders for Africa (CLA) is an organization dedicated to promoting theological education on the African continent and generating financial support for institutions involved with this effort. http://bradleyafrica.org/article/christian-leaders-for-africa Wed, 25 Aug 2010 15:05:06 GMT Connections with Africa Comprised of only unpaid volunteers, the Bryantsville Hunger Relief Project provides high-lysine corn to people suffering from extreme hunger. The project operates out of a farm in Bryantsville, IN just a few miles southwest of Bedford. It has worked along side Feed the Children, World Emergency Relief, and Christ for Humanity amongst others. http://bradleyafrica.org/article/bryantsville-hunger-relief-project Wed, 25 Aug 2010 15:10:25 GMT Connections with Africa Building Tomorrow is an international social-profit organization encouraging philanthropy among young people by raising awareness and funds to build and support educational infrastructure projects for underserved children in sub-Saharan Africa. http://bradleyafrica.org/article/building-tomorrow-inc Wed, 25 Aug 2010 15:23:36 GMT Connections with Africa The BUV ministry manufactures and distributes low-cost utility vehicles in an effort to promote transformation in the developing world. http://bradleyafrica.org/article/buv-ministry Wed, 25 Aug 2010 15:25:49 GMT Connections with Africa Calvary Temple Indianapolis has been involved in many missions programs to better the living conditions of people of Africa. Specifically, they are involved with church and school building projects in Uganda. http://bradleyafrica.org/article/calvary-temple-indianapolis Wed, 25 Aug 2010 15:26:50 GMT Connections with Africa The International Center focuses on advancing globalization in Indiana by welcoming and connecting people of all cultures, by seeking to understand, promote and celebrate cultural diversity, by demonstrating an uncompromising readiness to assist people facing cultural challenges, and by creating an environment that embraces and values people from diverse cultural backgrounds. http://bradleyafrica.org/article/international-center-of-indianapolis Wed, 25 Aug 2010 14:36:21 GMT Connections with Africa Carole Darst's organization, CD Design Collaborations, draws on her experience with graphic materials to assist charitable efforts in Africa. As a Rotary member of the World Community Service Committee, Ms. Darst seeks to build global relationships. Her work has taken her to Kenya, East Africa to help with indigenous displaced persons. http://bradleyafrica.org/article/carole-darst Wed, 25 Aug 2010 14:49:47 GMT Connections with Africa Catholic Charities contributes to the Indianapolis African community through their Refugee Resettlement Services program. http://bradleyafrica.org/article/catholic-charities--indianapolis Wed, 25 Aug 2010 14:50:40 GMT Connections with Africa The network strives to promote awareness of the Central African situation among the international community and to advocate for just and peaceful solutions to the conflicts that are grounded in respect for human life. http://bradleyafrica.org/article/catholic-peace-building-network Wed, 25 Aug 2010 14:51:46 GMT Connections with Africa Born out of compassion after the devastation in Bangladesh in 1972, IDES provides relief to developing countries and those affected by natural disasters. Their most pressing project concerns hunger relief in countries such as Kenya, Uganda, Myanmar, and Haiti. http://bradleyafrica.org/article/international-disaster-emergency-service Wed, 25 Aug 2010 15:16:28 GMT Connections with Africa Central Indiana Peace Corps Association is one of the 140 member groups of the National Peace Corps Association (both nationally and internationally). http://bradleyafrica.org/article/central-indiana-peace-corps-association Wed, 25 Aug 2010 14:53:20 GMT Connections with Africa Chet & Dolores Wood are supported by Faith Church, and they work in conjunction with the NEGST program in Africa to promote the establishment of grounded and enlightened African scholars. http://bradleyafrica.org/article/chet--dolores-wood-light-of-the-world-ministries Wed, 25 Aug 2010 15:59:59 GMT Connections with Africa Held in November, Indy's International Festival highlights the diverse cultural heritage within Indiana. Over 50 cultures are exhibited through food, traditional dress, dance, music, art and an international marketplace. http://bradleyafrica.org/article/international-festival Wed, 25 Aug 2010 13:48:04 GMT Connections with Africa Children of Promise is a child sponsorship ministry associated with the Church of God. The organization provides health care, education, food, and spiritual support for children in need. Children of Promise has programs in 7 African nations. http://bradleyafrica.org/article/children-of-promise Wed, 25 Aug 2010 14:55:06 GMT Connections with Africa The Childrens Museum of Indianapolis is committed to creating extraordinary experiences with the power to transform lives both for children and the family. They help broaden the knowledge of children by educating them about various cultures that have existed and evolved over time. http://bradleyafrica.org/article/childrens-museum-of-indianapolis Wed, 25 Aug 2010 14:01:04 GMT Connections with Africa International Interfaith Initiative (III) seeks to bring people from different religions and beliefs together to make the world a better place. As a part of its programs and projects, the organization holds events throughout the year to support the Interfaith Hunger Initiative. http://bradleyafrica.org/article/international-interfaith-initiative Wed, 25 Aug 2010 15:22:01 GMT Connections with Africa Christel House was established under the auspices of prominent Indiana philanthropist Christel DeHaan. The Christel House has facilities in Cape Town, South Africa. Their primary goal is to provide educational services to the community. http://bradleyafrica.org/article/christel-house-international Wed, 25 Aug 2010 15:04:04 GMT Connections with Africa The International School of Indiana provides a multilingual and multicultural education through the International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum. http://bradleyafrica.org/article/international-school-of-indiana Wed, 25 Aug 2010 16:06:05 GMT Connections with Africa Avery Jukes, a student-athlete at Butler University, created the non-profit organization Jukes Foundation for Kids after a short-term missions trip to Uganda. The Jukes Foundation, which is a chapter of Ambassadors for Children, seeks to support the education of less fortunate children. http://bradleyafrica.org/article/jukes-foundation-for-kids Wed, 25 Aug 2010 16:15:13 GMT Connections with Africa Firestone Natural Rubber Company is a multi-nation corporation with large investments in Liberia Besides business investment, Firestone Liberia has also invested heavily in education and healthcare. Sixteen thousand students attend primary and secondary schools funded by Firestone Liberia. http://bradleyafrica.org/article/daniel-j-adomitis Wed, 25 Aug 2010 14:30:40 GMT Connections with Africa Kenya Friendship is a group dedicated to cultivating a relationship between Bloomington, Indiana and Bugoma, Kenya. At this time, the organization is seeking to establish connections between the two cities with the hope of joining Sister Cities International. http://bradleyafrica.org/article/kenya-friendship Wed, 25 Aug 2010 17:25:36 GMT Connections with Africa Indiana Wesleyan University works closely with the International Community Orphan Trusts of World Hope in Zambia by allowing students to accomplish humanitarian work in the Choma community while receiving credit hours. This partnership exists especially for the Indiana Wesleyan nursing program, which sends nurses to Zambia as part of their credit requirements. http://bradleyafrica.org/article/iwu-zambia Wed, 25 Aug 2010 16:48:15 GMT Connections with Africa Dr. David VanReken has a long history of medical work in Africa. As a pediatrician, Dr. VanReken taught and worked at JFK Hospital in Monrovia, Liberia. http://bradleyafrica.org/article/dr-david-vanreken Wed, 25 Aug 2010 16:31:12 GMT Connections with Africa Dr. Gainer is an Indianapolis resident who is involved with a variety of service projects in Africa. He has combined development and ministry into a concept called macro-micro enterprise development (MMED), which seeks to promote economic growth, teamwork, and support for Christian ministries. http://bradleyafrica.org/article/dr-frank-gainer Wed, 25 Aug 2010 16:33:32 GMT Connections with Africa Dr. Fredrick Bein, a professor of geography at IUPUI, has a long-time interest in the continent of Africa. From his time as a lecturer at the University of Khartoum in 1974 to his assignment as the liaison for IUPUI's Office of International Programs to Moi University in 2009, Dr. Bein is committed to education in Africa. http://bradleyafrica.org/article/dr-frederick-bein Wed, 25 Aug 2010 16:35:45 GMT Connections with Africa Previously a missionary under the Mennonite Central Committee in Ethiopia, Congo and Tanzania, Dr. Shetler lived in northern Tanzania and studied the oral tradition, social identity and landscape memory in the western Serengeti. With her extensive experience and knowledge of Africa, Dr. Shetler and her husband hosted a Study Service Term unit of students in Tanzania in 2008. http://bradleyafrica.org/article/jan-bender-shetler Wed, 25 Aug 2010 15:58:07 GMT Connections with Africa African, Caribbean, and International cuisine. http://bradleyafrica.org/article/jiallos Wed, 25 Aug 2010 16:52:58 GMT Connections with Africa In 2009, this native of Ethiopia and now professor at Purdue university won the World Food Prize. Dr. Ejeta's work consists of engineering a strain of sorghum (a staple in sub-Saharan diets) that is resistant to drought and the parasitic stiga weed. Consequently, the food supply of hundreds of millions of sub-Saharn Africans has increased dramatically. http://bradleyafrica.org/article/dr-gebisa-ejeta Wed, 25 Aug 2010 14:43:02 GMT Connections with Africa Musiine assists with an annual event in Indiana that serves to open the eyes of the public to the 1994 Rwandan genocide. The event also focuses on the positive trends of Rwanda since the catastrophic event. http://bradleyafrica.org/article/john-yves-ntar-musiine Wed, 25 Aug 2010 16:54:16 GMT Connections with Africa Associate Professor of the Department of Anthropology IUPUI, Dr. Jeanette Dickerson-Putnam is the U.S. Director of the Social Science Research Network (SSRN), which promotes collaborative research with Moi University in Kenya. In addition, she is the Director USAID-AMPATH's Social and Behavioral Working Group and a co-organizer and participant in the MU-IUPUI International Symposiums for research projects in Western Kenya. http://bradleyafrica.org/article/dr-jeanette-dickerson-putnam Wed, 25 Aug 2010 14:12:43 GMT Connections with Africa Neighborhood Christian Legal Clinic (NCLC) is a non-profit, faith-based organization that seeks to bring legal justice to low-income clients in Indianapolis and Fort Wayne. NCLC offers both pro bono legal counsel and legal education for the community. http://bradleyafrica.org/article/neighborhood-christian-legal-clinic Wed, 25 Aug 2010 15:34:46 GMT Connections with Africa Dr. Lo served as a missionary in South Africa for 13 years. While there, he was involved in church planting and representing the Wesleyan church in various fashions throughout the region. http://bradleyafrica.org/article/dr-jim-lo Wed, 25 Aug 2010 14:44:50 GMT Connections with Africa Dr. Joe Mamlin has played a crucial role in the development of HIV/AIDS treatment in Kenya. Mamlin moved to Kenya after retiring in 2000 and has been influential in the creation of partnerships with Moi University, IU-Kenya, ASANTE, and AMPATH. http://bradleyafrica.org/article/dr-joe-mamlin Wed, 25 Aug 2010 14:45:40 GMT Connections with Africa Consultant in Education & African Culture http://bradleyafrica.org/article/dr-jonathan-n-a-lengar Wed, 25 Aug 2010 16:58:52 GMT Connections with Africa Joshua G. Harber is an Indianapolis-based field representative working in donor support and public relations for Wycliffe Bible Translators. Wycliffe is a well-respected translation ministry that has significant work in Africa. http://bradleyafrica.org/article/joshua-g-harber Wed, 25 Aug 2010 15:39:17 GMT Connections with Africa Joy Agbonhese uses Facebook as a tool to help local libraries in the Nigerian area where she attended high school. The goal is to create a broad range of books that can help stimulate the interest of students and to promote education. http://bradleyafrica.org/article/joy-agbonhese-book-drive-help-spread-knowledge-across-the-globe Wed, 25 Aug 2010 16:13:00 GMT Connections with Africa The Jubilee Village Project seeks to help villages throughout Africa to transform from a position of dependence to one of sustainability. They work in cooperation with other local NGOs in a wide variety of programs on food and farming, water and sanitation, housing and shelter, health and nutrition, microfinance and other critical issues. http://bradleyafrica.org/article/jubilee-village-project Wed, 25 Aug 2010 16:14:36 GMT Connections with Africa The IUPUI Multicultural Center is an organization within the university that promotes both diversity and multicultural appreciation. Although maintaining a wide definition of diversity, the Center concentrates its support on the African American, Latinos/Hispanics, Asian Americans, Pacific Islanders, and Native American communities. http://bradleyafrica.org/article/iupui-multicultural-center Wed, 25 Aug 2010 16:42:51 GMT Connections with Africa Dr. Williams is the S. Hastings professor of law and director at the IU Center for Constitutional Democracy. He has been involved in constitutional work across the developing world. http://bradleyafrica.org/article/dr-david-c-williams Wed, 25 Aug 2010 16:29:18 GMT Connections with Africa Dr. Charles Guthrie has spent many years dedicated to teaching and service in Africa and Latin America. He encourages actively using the knowledge conveyed in the classroom through service and continuousy participates in service work himself. He has led service trips to Sierra Leone and Liberia amongst several other countries. http://bradleyafrica.org/article/dr-charles-guthrie Wed, 25 Aug 2010 16:25:00 GMT Connections with Africa In 2009, IUPUI was awarded a grant by the Fulbright-Hays Group Project Abroad from the U.S. Department of Education. Dr. Dawn Whitehead, Director of International Curriculum at IUPUI, became the director for the project. http://bradleyafrica.org/article/dawn-whitehead Wed, 25 Aug 2010 16:38:05 GMT Connections with Africa David Russell is a lawyer practicing in many areas including international law. He also serves as vice-chairman of the African University Foundation. He is a frequent speaker in Indiana and abroad on international law and intellectual property rights. http://bradleyafrica.org/article/david-russell Wed, 25 Aug 2010 16:37:02 GMT Connections with Africa IU has had an extensive relationship with the University of Liberia since the 1930s. IU is now working with Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf to rebuild the University of Liberia, ravaged by two civil wars, by sharing faculty, students, and academic resources pertaining primarily to health care education http://bradleyafrica.org/article/iu-university-of-liberia Wed, 25 Aug 2010 15:48:57 GMT Connections with Africa Daria, a native of Poland, has published a book entitled To Be . . . In Africa. She is also involved in a number of African humanitarian initiatives. http://bradleyafrica.org/article/daria-barwinska Wed, 25 Aug 2010 14:35:12 GMT Connections with Africa The IU School of Medicine and the Moi University School of Medicine partnered to develop better standards of healthcare in Africa. The two programs seek to encourage capable healthcare leaders to meet the dire health needs of the continent, primarily HIV/AIDS. http://bradleyafrica.org/article/iu-moi-university-kenya Wed, 25 Aug 2010 15:46:34 GMT Connections with Africa The organization exists to provide humanitarian relief to victims of the genocide in Darfur, to facilitate just governance, and to enable the residents of Darfur to effectively rebuild and develop their homeland. http://bradleyafrica.org/article/darfur-peace--development-organization Wed, 25 Aug 2010 14:33:10 GMT Connections with Africa Through an exchange of faculty and students, IU and Makerere University in Uganda foster a relationship focused on research in natural resources and natural resource management. http://bradleyafrica.org/article/iu-makerere-university Wed, 25 Aug 2010 16:33:12 GMT Connections with Africa Darcy Weaver is the leader and coordinator of College Park Church's partnership with the Nairobi Evangelical Graduate School of Theology (NEGST). The mission of NEGST is "to promote excellence in African Christianity." http://bradleyafrica.org/article/darcy-weaver Wed, 25 Aug 2010 14:32:01 GMT Connections with Africa Liberian style cuisine http://bradleyafrica.org/article/dekontee-spot Wed, 25 Aug 2010 14:37:24 GMT Connections with Africa Develop Indy is an organization which seeks to promote the city of Indianapolis both nationally and internationally and has facilitated delegations from several African nations. http://bradleyafrica.org/article/develop-indy Wed, 25 Aug 2010 16:13:52 GMT Connections with Africa By approaching missions from the grassroots level, Ivory Coast Christian Mission raises up indigenous people to act as leaders in evangelizing to the local population of Ivory Coast. http://bradleyafrica.org/article/ivory-coast-christian-mission Wed, 25 Aug 2010 16:46:09 GMT Connections with Africa Dr. Bill Neher is a Butler University Professor of Communication. Because of his continued interest and research in Africa, he is also an African expert. http://bradleyafrica.org/article/dr-bill-neher Wed, 25 Aug 2010 16:22:59 GMT Connections with Africa The Office of International Affairs helps to advance the internationalizing of the university's curriculum, promote IUPUI study abroad activities, and facilitate distance learning. They are also involved in promoting international academic partnerships, with their main partnership being in Kenya. http://bradleyafrica.org/article/iupui-office-of-international-affairs Wed, 25 Aug 2010 14:55:20 GMT Connections with Africa Currently a faculty member at Indiana Wesleyan University, Dr. Decker has served as a missionary on the African continent. There she helped found a college of theology. Presently, she is a member of the executive council of Evangelical College of Theology in Ghana, West Africa. http://bradleyafrica.org/article/dr-anne-decker Wed, 25 Aug 2010 16:43:56 GMT Connections with Africa Dr. Amos Sawyer, a Liberian scholar, was the President of the Interim Government of Liberia from 1990-1994. Currently, he is a research scholar of the Workshop in Political Theory and Policy Analysis at Indiana University. He is also the Coordinator of the Consortium for Self-Governance in Africa. http://bradleyafrica.org/article/dr-amos-sawyer Wed, 25 Aug 2010 16:42:46 GMT Connections with Africa As the Director of the Front Porch Alliance out of the Indianapolis Mayor's office, Douglas Hairston has had the opportunity to make numerous contacts with African delegations. http://bradleyafrica.org/article/douglas-hairston Wed, 25 Aug 2010 16:14:54 GMT Connections with Africa IU shares an agreement with Mande Bukari University in Mali that establishes a relationship between the universities to promote mutual understanding and academic exchange. http://bradleyafrica.org/article/iu-university-of-mande-bukari Wed, 25 Aug 2010 16:40:49 GMT Connections with Africa Americans for African Adoptions is an adoption agency that connects families with African children in need. http://bradleyafrica.org/article/americans-for-african-adoptions Tue, 24 Aug 2010 13:51:00 GMT Connections with Africa The St. Joseph County Chapter of the American Red Cross has supported refugees from African countries and offers multiple services as they come to America and adjust to their new life. http://bradleyafrica.org/article/american-red-cross--st-joseph-county Tue, 24 Aug 2010 13:50:06 GMT Connections with Africa Ambassadors for Children is a non-profit organization that consists of a variety of professionals who are dedicated to promoting peace and understanding through face-to-face cultural exchange opportunities. It has about 20 locations worldwide (in Africa: Kenya, Uganda, South Africa, and Malawi). http://bradleyafrica.org/article/ambassadors-for-children Tue, 24 Aug 2010 14:56:47 GMT Connections with Africa The African University Foundation is an Indianapolis-based non-profit organization that has a goal of providing a unique mechanism to elevate the human condition in Africa by providing educational opportunity and hope to the people in that society. http://bradleyafrica.org/article/african-university-foundation Tue, 24 Aug 2010 14:54:07 GMT Connections with Africa ASA is an organization that promotes the unity of students from all parts of the world through education of Africa. ASA provides a place for anyone interested to learn more about Africa and interact directly with their African schoolmates. http://bradleyafrica.org/article/african-student-association-notre-dame Tue, 24 Aug 2010 15:49:54 GMT Connections with Africa African and international cuisine http://bradleyafrica.org/article/african-palace Tue, 24 Aug 2010 16:00:21 GMT Connections with Africa The African Cultural Resources Corporation (ACRC) is an Indianapolis based non-profit organization with a vision to promote the best of Africa. It seeks to improve the image of Africa as a continent and Africans as a people though arts and culture. http://bradleyafrica.org/article/african-cultural-resources Tue, 24 Aug 2010 14:50:39 GMT Connections with Africa The African Community International Center's main goal is to address the needs of African-born residents within metropolitan Indianapolis and central Indiana, by serving as a link to and a resource for aid, support, and cultural expression. http://bradleyafrica.org/article/african-community-international-center Tue, 24 Aug 2010 14:44:52 GMT Connections with Africa Africa Inter-Mennonite Mission is an evangelical Anabaptist partnership through which African, North American and European churches and individuals are working together to further God's mission. http://bradleyafrica.org/article/africa-inter-mennonite-mission Tue, 24 Aug 2010 14:33:37 GMT Connections with Africa Africa Here & Now is the Indiana Chapter of Ripples International. Ripples International-also CharityHelp International- works with local humanitarian organizations to help enhance the impact of their projects. http://bradleyafrica.org/article/africa-here--now Tue, 24 Aug 2010 15:37:08 GMT Connections with Africa Associated Mennonite Biblical Seminary is dedicated to educating followers of Jesus Christ to be leaders for God's reconciling mission in the world. http://bradleyafrica.org/article/associated-mennonite-biblical-seminary Tue, 24 Aug 2010 13:56:37 GMT Connections with Africa With a mission to develop leaders in healthcare for the United States and Africa, promote health for the human family, and foster the values of the medical profession, AMPATH is a non-profit organization established with a partnership between IU and Kenya. http://bradleyafrica.org/article/ampath Tue, 24 Aug 2010 13:52:43 GMT Connections with Africa Anchor of Hope provides education and support to orphaned youth and children. Their current initiative focuses on creating sustainable development for orphanages in Zambia. http://bradleyafrica.org/article/anchor-of-hope-charities Tue, 24 Aug 2010 13:53:33 GMT Connections with Africa Bread for the World is a nationwide initiative to end world hunger. They strive to make a difference through developmental projects worldwide including sub-Saharan Africa. http://bradleyafrica.org/article/bread-for-the-world-indiana Tue, 24 Aug 2010 17:02:30 GMT Connections with Africa The Bethany Theological Seminary Peace Studies program has had the opportunity to share its faith and belief in worldwide peace through this an assembly by visiting countries such as Sudan and Kenya. http://bradleyafrica.org/article/bethany-theological-seminary Tue, 24 Aug 2010 15:04:15 GMT Connections with Africa BERWA's mission focuses on establishing a cultural partnership between Rwandans and Americans through education and social activities. http://bradleyafrica.org/article/berwa Tue, 24 Aug 2010 15:01:37 GMT Connections with Africa Benevolent Friends of African Charities is a charitable foundation created by Martin and Sue Moore. The organization raises money to support community building programs in Africa. http://bradleyafrica.org/article/benevolent-friends-of-african-charities Tue, 24 Aug 2010 16:50:22 GMT Connections with Africa Founded in 1995, the school has provided the Ogoni people of Nigeria an opportunity to invest in their children's future. Its purpose is to bring affordable and quality primary education to children in this community. http://bradleyafrica.org/article/bebor-model-nursery--primary-school Tue, 24 Aug 2010 14:59:59 GMT Connections with Africa The history department at Ball State University offers a minor in African Studies. The African Studies minor intends to give students an in-depth knowledge of Africa and Africans. http://bradleyafrica.org/article/ball-state-university-african-studies-program Tue, 24 Aug 2010 14:58:33 GMT Connections with Africa Baker & Daniels, a local Indiana law firm, is associated with the IU-Kenya HIV/AIDS Treatment and Abatement Program, as well as, the partnership between the Legal Aide Centre of Eldoret and AMPATH. http://bradleyafrica.org/article/baker--daniels Tue, 24 Aug 2010 14:01:29 GMT Connections with Africa Anderson University-East Africa (AU- East Africa) was developed as a reaction to the enormity of the figures created by the AIDS pandemic. AU-East Africa seeks to create points of connection between the Anderson student community and those living with AIDS in East Africa. http://bradleyafrica.org/article/au-east-africa Tue, 24 Aug 2010 13:59:21 GMT Connections with Africa AAWS is dedicated to activism, scholarship, and networking among African Women. Notable African Women scholars compose the executive board of this organization. http://bradleyafrica.org/article/association-of-african-women-scholars Tue, 24 Aug 2010 16:26:28 GMT Connections with Africa The America/Sub-Saharan Africa Network for Training and Education in Medicine (ASANTE) is a consortium comprised of different universities, hospitals and health care providers. It provides the opportunity for medical students from America and sub-Saharan Africa to participate in exchange medical programs. http://bradleyafrica.org/article/asante-consortium Tue, 24 Aug 2010 13:55:31 GMT Connections with Africa IUPUI's African American & African Diaspora Studies program is devoted to the scholarly and interdisciplinary acquisition of knowledge relating to African and African American history, culture, and life. http://bradleyafrica.org/article/african-american--african-diaspora-studies- Tue, 17 Aug 2010 14:40:18 GMT Connections with Africa