Safe and Secure in Mumbai
April 29, 2010 by Major Gillian Brown
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,...
Building Support in Bangladesh
March 16, 2010 Article and photos by Art Nickel
Although the geographical size of Bangladesh is only Read More →
Video: Introduction to Partners in Mission 2010
February 3, 2010
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....
We Are One World
February 3, 2010 by Major Gillian Brown
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...
That Loving Feeling
February 1, 2010 by Major Gillian Brown
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...
A Better Life
January 15, 2010 by Gillian Brown
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,...
World Missions 2010 Calendar
December 8, 2009
Looking for something special to put under your tree this Christmas? The World Missions Department is offering a unique gift in the form of a very practical calendar that highlights some of the international development projects funded by the Canada and Bermuda Territory. With a minimum donation of...
Love in Action
March 27, 2009 by Major Gillian Brown
We live in a broken world where millions experience hunger, poverty, war, disease, unemployment, and lack of education and health care. There are so many challenges that it can be difficult to know how and when to respond appropriately. Fortunately, The Salvation Army is active in 117 countries, demonstrating...
Video: Women Helping Women Through Partners in Mission
March 27, 2009
Women’s Ministries in the Canada and Bermuda Territory raise money and sponsor a number of international projects annually. As Partners in Mission, Salvationists are encouraged to support The Salvation Army’s work in Mexico, Tanzania, Liberia, Germany, Spain, Hong Kong and Macau, and Singapore,...
Giving Up or Taking On?
March 27, 2009 by Andrea Brown
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...
