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New Partners in Mission

The Canada and Bermuda Territory enters into new relationships as part of the international Partners in Mission program

January 27, 2012 Leave a Comment


These children in Liberia and hundreds like them around the world attend Salvation Army schools because of the Partners in Mission program

Salvation Army International Headquarters introduced Partners in Mission in 2002, a program designed to create partnership between territories with the intention of increasing the financial support of the Self-Denial Appeal. The Canada and Bermuda Territory was placed in a partnership group that included Germany, Spain, Mexico, Liberia, Tanzania, Hong Kong and Macau, and Singapore, Malaysia … [Read more...]

Giving Up or Taking On?

Exploring the truth behind the Lenten discipline. Don’t just give something up, take something on for the betterment of this world

March 8, 2011 by Andrea Brown Leave a Comment


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Nearly everyone knows the clichés concerning Lent. We are to “give up” something as a kind of vague penance. Often I have been asked, “What are you giving up for Lent this season?” to which I reply, “I have no idea.” What one thing in my life do I want to give up in order to further my relationship with Christ? Really, I don’t feel as though giving up one harmful habit or … [Read more...]

Tawanda—We Are Many

The Salvation Army has the resources available to support the development of communities around the world

February 11, 2011 by John McAlister Leave a Comment


I’m saddened that there are so many children in the world like Tawanda who die young, often for lack of access to basic medical attention or the resources to pay for it

A few years ago, my wife, Rochelle, and I were living in Harare, Zimbabwe. I served as the literary secretary and Rochelle was the HIV-AIDS co-ordinator for the Zimbabwe Territory. For years we had contributed to the Army’s Partners in Mission Campaign (formerly known as self-denial); now we were seeing firsthand how the money was used to support other territories. During the two years we … [Read more...]

Extravagant Giving

Through the Partners in Mission Campaign, the Canada and Bermuda Territory helps support the Army’s international work

February 11, 2011 by Major Gillian Brown Leave a Comment


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Separated by just nine verses, Luke recounts Jesus’ encounter with two “rich” men (see Luke 18:18-19:1-10). The first was a successful, God-fearing man who kept the Ten Commandments, someone of whom everyone would surely speak well. The second man, a tax collector, was considered a traitor for working with the government that oppressed his people, even making a good profit from his … [Read more...]

Safe and Secure in Mumbai

Through the Partners in Mission Campaign, we can help provide care to women and children trapped in India’s sex-trade industry

April 29, 2010 by Major Gillian Brown Leave a Comment


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Steps away from the territorial headquarters of The Salvation Army India West Territory in Mumbai are the slums featured in the movie Slumdog Millionaire. As a country, India has become an economic powerhouse and many people have benefited from its economic growth. But just as many have been left behind, with little hope of bridging the gap between the impoverished and the middle class. But … [Read more...]

Building Support in Bangladesh

Salvation Army programs offer clean water, sanitation, health care, education and vocational training

March 16, 2010 Article and photos by Art Nickel 1 Comment


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Although the geographical size of Bangladesh is only twice that of New Brunswick, the country has a population of 154 million people. Its capital city, Dhaka, is home to an estimated 12.3 million people, with over 3,000 overcrowded slums and rampant poverty. The average income is less than $2 per day. Located in South Asia between Bengal and Burma, Bangladesh was part of British India until 1947, … [Read more...]

Video: Introduction to Partners in Mission 2010

Major Gillian Brown outlines the Partners in Mission Campaign

February 3, 2010 Leave a Comment


Major Gillian Brown, Associate Director of World Missions in the Canada and Bermuda Territrory, introduces the 2010 Partners in Mission campaign. “Partners in Mission” is a Salvation Army church-based fundraising effort to support international partner territories. The 2010 campaign highlights Bangladesh. … [Read more...]

We Are One World

Through the Partners in Mission Campaign, we have the opportunity to positively impact the lives of others

February 3, 2010 by Major Gillian Brown Leave a Comment


Health

Despite the economic upheaval of the past year and a half, few Canadians have to worry about accessing adequate food, clean water, health care or education. There are millions of people around the world, however, who daily struggle just to survive. Through its work in 119 countries, The Salvation Army is doing its best to make the world a better place. Whether in China, Liberia, Hungary or … [Read more...]

That Loving Feeling

Love is in the air. Catch that loving feeling as you respond to the Partners in Mission Campaign

February 1, 2010 by Major Gillian Brown Leave a Comment


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It is February and love is in the air! Celebrated worldwide, Valentine’s Day is a reminder of the importance of love and friendship as an enrichment of our lives. February also marks the launch of the Partners in Mission (PIM) Campaign. Aside from the obvious connection between the beginning of the Lenten season and a campaign built on sacrificial giving, it is fitting that the appeal is … [Read more...]

A Better Life

The Salvation Army is deeply committed to rescuing women and children who are forced into prostitution by poverty

January 15, 2010 by Gillian Brown Leave a Comment


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The Salvation Army has developed programs in more than 25 countries, from Mexico to Sri Lanka, making a difference in the lives of those most vulnerable. Here are some success stories. A Life in Darkness Laboni was born into the sex trade. Raised in a Jessore, Bangladesh, brothel and vulnerable to exploitation, she wanted to make different choices for her life. Poverty and little education were … [Read more...]