Revisiting Sacrifice

posted by ACT:S July 31st, 2012

A few months ago, we asked six inspiring people to share their thoughts on sacrifice with us as part of a series of challenges during Lent.  Together, we explored what it means to live out a life of sacrifice and reorient what we already do towards justice, and we saw some amazing responses from the ACT:S community. (more…)

Lopez Lomong: From Sudanese ‘Lost Boy’ to U.S. Olympian

posted by ACT:S July 27th, 2012

Featured creative activist: Victoria Ferguson

posted by ACT:S July 26th, 2012

Tell us a bit about yourself

I graduated from Mississippi State University this past December and will start graduate school in August. I will begin a two-year program at Vanderbilt University working to earn my Master of Arts in Economic Development. Also, I am engaged to a wonderful man named Jeremy. We are tying the knot this December 15th, the same day Jeremy is supposed to graduate from Mississippi State with his bachelor’s degree. Clearly, I did not do a very good job of checking all the calendars before setting a date. (more…)

Millions in West Africa now living through permanent food crises, aid agencies say

posted by ACT:S July 23rd, 2012

SENEGAL, Dakar 17 July, 2012 – A lack of ability to access, grow and store food year after year means millions of children in West Africa now live in a state of permanent food crisis, a new report published today finds.
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TVPRA Update: Time for You to Turn up the Heat!

posted by ACT:S July 20th, 2012

Jesse Eaves: World Vision Senior Policy Adviser, Child Protection

There’s no doubt about it- it’s been a scorcher in Washington, DC.  Luckily for us, the heat outside is only matched by the heat inside Congress to take action on the Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act (TVPRA) S.1301.  But now, we have to make it even hotter.  We have to make it a political necessity for Senators to vote yes for this legislation.  (more…)