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10 hours ago · In the early modern period hunger and famine were often the result of poverty or war. The practice of enclosing common land to create pasture for sheep contributed to food shortages resulting from harvest failures, so that hunger and the threat of starvation were a reality for the less well off throughout the 16th century and, as is common in ...
10 hours ago · In the midst of such a great cloud of witnesses, Gertrude von Le Fort invites us to reflect on something counterintuitive: the gift of fear. In her novel, The Song at the Scaffold, Le Fort explores the ways that fear strips away our egos and purifies our motives. She invites us to embrace our crosses and contemplate the impact of grace in our ...
10 hours ago · Saint Clare of Assisi (1194) Born to a noble family, Chiara Offreduccio, now St. Clare of Assisi, was deeply influenced by fellow Assisian St. Francis. Refusing to marry, she instead fled to a chapel where he received her vows. She later became abbess of a female religious community that included her sister and mother.
10 hours ago · Social Consequences of Corruption in Sierra Leone The first and most acute consequence of corruption in Sierra Leone, as in every other African country, is the lack of trusted institutions and systems. The lack of an efficient, trusted governance mechanism slows development and costs the country, increasing poverty and loss of participation by the citizenry. Lack of trust on an international scale discourages Direct Foreign Investments irrespective of what part of the global business ...
10 hours ago · In a world where social inequalities continue to persist, the role of philanthropy in creating positive change has never been more crucial. From addressing issues like poverty, hunger, education, healthcare, and environmental sustainability, philanthropy plays a significant role in shaping a better future for our society. In this article, we will delve into the various facets of philanthropy, exploring its historical roots, current state, and future implications.
10 hours ago · Africa’s Gold Coast and the Gold Trade West Africa ’s fabled ‘Gold Coast’, the former region on the Gulf of Guinea now known as Ghana, was once best known for its relationship with the expanding global money supply. Providing gold for the Atlantic trade from the 15 th century, this was a spin off from an even older trade: the gold trade across the Sahara which had developed from the eleventh century onwards.
10 hours ago · How we might better navigate the culture wars. erhui1979/Getty Images. By Rich Harwood Jul 16, 2024. Harwood is president and founder of The Harwood Institute. This is the latest entry in his series based on the "Enough. Time to Build.” campaign, which calls on community leaders and active citizens to step forward and build together.
