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Liberia reeling from Ebola

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Liberia
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The Ebola epidemic in Liberia has led to the shutdown of many activities in the West African country. A state of emergency has been declared, the capital Monrovia is under curfew, schools are closed,...

Ebola takes toll on Sierra Leone

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Sierra Leone
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The Ebola outbreak has disrupted economic and other activities in Sierra Leone, causing widespread dislocations. The Baptist World Alliance (BWA) sent a total of US$20,000 to provide food,...

BWA sends aid to displaced Iraqi Christians

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Iraq
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The ruins of Saint Elijah's Monastery founded in 595 AD south of Mosul The Baptist World Alliance (BWA) sent an initial sum of US$20,000 to assist with Christians displaced inside Iraq. Funds given...

Moldovan to receive human rights award

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Moldova
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Ilie Coada of Moldova is the 2014 recipient of the Denton and Janice Lotz Human Rights Award. The award is given each year by the Baptist World Alliance (BWA) to an individual who has made...

BWA appeals for help for Central African Republic

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CAR
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The Baptist World Alliance (BWA) is appealing for assistance to the Central African Republic (CAR) due to widespread suffering after rebels overthrew the government in March 2013. Nicolas Aimé...

BWA sends aid to cyclone victims in India

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India
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The Baptist World Alliance (BWA) is sending initial sums of US$10,000 for emergency relief to victims of Cyclone Phailin in India. Described as a “Very Severe Cyclonic Storm,” Phailin, which attained...

BWA sends aid to Syria

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Syria
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The Baptist World Alliance (BWA) has granted an additional sum of US$20,000 for Syrian relief, following on other grants in 2012 and earlier this year. The funds will be used specifically for the...

Floods ravage western Uganda, BWA sends aid

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Uganda
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BWAid
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The Baptist World Alliance® (BWA) sent an initial sum of US$5,000 to assist victims flooded out in the East African country of Uganda. At least six people have been killed while others remain...

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