Winter 2012 - World Neighbors

Feature
Country
WINTER 2012
Behind the Scenes
in Niger
Learn why handouts aren’t
the answer. Page 4
The Power of
Aloe Vera
An African community thriving.
Page 12
The Selfless Act
of Children
Learn why two boys gave up
birthday presents. Page 13
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Mission Statement
The mission of Neighbors is to inform and educate readers in an effort to foster
and develop existing relationships with constituents, recognize donors, provide
organizational accountability and promote involvement opportunities.
contents
04 From the Eyes of a
Since joining World Neighbors in 2004, I have had
the great pleasure and ability to travel to most of
the countries where World Neighbors works. It is an
important and necessary experience that I have looked
into the eyes and shook the hands of (in some cases,
hugged) the incredible people who now have enough
food to eat, healthier children and successful small
businesses because of World Neighbors programs.
On each one of my trips, I have been the only non-native
World Neighbors staff member visiting the communities.
However, for the first time this June, I will travel to Peru
on a World Neighbors Journey. I am thrilled to visit
Melanie Macdonald
our program areas alongside other World Neighbors
supporters, experiencing Peru in this new way.
Visiting a World Neighbors program area will literally change your life and the way you view
the world. In the midst of images we see and the stories we hear every day of death and dying;
abandonment and conflict; illness and starvation; devastation and disaster, it becomes evident that
World Neighbors is making a dramatic difference. You will witness the triumph, joy and hope that
are the hallmarks of our programs, giving you a vividly different picture than what you may have
come to believe about the world’s poorest people.
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Alice Ball expressed it best after returning from her Journey to East Africa, “It was a chance to
experience villagers’ lives on their terms, not ours, in a way that reading about it through someone
else’s eyes could never accomplish. I can’t think of a better way to see what World Neighbors does.”
I invite you to join me on the Journey of your lifetime.
With warmest regards,
Melanie Macdonald
President and Chief Executive Officer
The May Ayers Milburn Chair
Experience the Power of World
Neighbors in 2012
Journey to Peru or Indonesia and have the unique
opportunity to experience a country in a way a traditional
tour will never offer. Journeys allows you a rare opportunity
to visit the remote areas where we work. You will learn
about the people’s challenges, dreams and hopes for the
future since their involvement with World Neighbors.
Daughter of the Village
A World Neighbors intern recounts
her experiences in Niger.
06 A Former Employee
Remembered
A special tribute to the late
Oramel Greene.
07 Fair Trade Gift Shop
ConTribuTing WriTErs |
Jessica Lambiase
Indonesia: July 15 – 23, 2012
For the first time in over 20 years, World Neighbors
is offering a Journey to see our remarkable work in
Indonesia.
To learn more about Journeys and to see the full
travel itineraries for both trips, visit www.wn.org/
journeys.
Shop online anytime at Majirani
Market.
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PresideNt aNd Chief exeCutive offiCer |
Melanie Macdonald
offiCers of the board |
Chair
David bearden
Vice Chair Doug Watson, Ph.D.
secretary Mindy galoob
Treasurer gordon Perkin, M.D.
sam Allison
Tommy barrow
Edna Daniel, M.D.
Leslie Hudson, Ph.D.
Carl James
Joellen Lambiotte
Fred nunes, Ph.D.
Maxwell owusu, Ph.D.
steve schomberg, Ph.D.
Tim smith, sr.
Marnie Taylor
Carol Wall
renée Wilder
headQuarters |
4127 nW 122nd
oklahoma City, oK 73120
1.800.242.6387
Country Focus: India
We feature one country in each
issue of Neighbors. This issue is
India.
11 WOW! is Making a
Difference
Two exciting events will support
the Work of Women program.
12 The Power of Aloe Vera
Learn how this hearty plant has
transformed a community.
13 Children Can Spark Change
Learn how two young boys
inspired their family and friends.
14 Commemorative Gifts
BC Stop Saving the World
Learn why ‘saving’ the world is
not the answer to global poverty.
Cover photo courtesy
of Nicol Ragland.
Peru: June 8 - 16, 2012
Join us for a remarkable Journey to Peru that promises to
be life-changing and eye-opening.
Goes Virtual
Neighbors editor | Tina Evans
Marketing & Communications Coordinator
Our mission: World Neighbors inspires
people and strengthens communities to
find lasting solutions to hunger, poverty and disease and to promote a healthy
environment.
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I came face to face with the poverty, hunger,
disease and environmental issues that World
Neighbors is working so tirelessly to eliminate.
My desire to be a part of an organization such as World Neighbors came about not simply
because of my exposure to these problems, but also because of my witness to the negative
effects of non-governmental organizations responding to these issues with a short-term fix.
I witnessed the hysteria caused by monthly large scale handouts of money and food. I saw
bitterness develop between friends if one received more than another. I witnessed the misuse
of funds meant for food that were instead spent on a new outfit for an upcoming celebration
or, in some cases, as the bride price for an additional wife.
A resilient widow friend prepares a type of “tuwo”
(food) called yaucuwa – a spicy plant that is steamed.
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From the Eyes of a
Daughter of the Village
by Jessica Lambiase, World Neighbors Intern
“Amira! Amira!” the people in the village would call
out as I walked by. In the town, most people called
me “anasara” typically translated “westerner”
with the understanding that such a title brings
wealth and handouts. But in the village, I was
adopted as a bean-picking, road-walking, tuwoeating member of the community and everyone
called me “Amira” – my African name.
From August to December 2010, the International
Mission Board gave me the opportunity to serve
alongside career missionaries and conduct field
research for my anthropology degree while
living among the Hausa people of Southern
Niger.
My village Dad carries a load of beans home
after a morning in the fields.
Niger
“These experiences
further cemented in my
mind the need for an
integrated approach to
serious issues plaguing
the developing world.”
These experiences further cemented in my mind the need for an integrated approach to
the serious issues plaguing the developing world. After his own overseas experience in the
Philippines during World War II, Dr. John L Peters – the late founder of World Neighbors –
recognized that real needs should be met
with real solutions. World Neighbors seeks
to preserve the dignity of our neighbors
throughout the world by partnering
with the local community to find lasting
solutions to the challenges they face.
– Jessica Lambiase
Niger is one of the most underdeveloped
countries in the world, as well as one
of the poorest. My village was without
electricity or running water. I ate the nutrient-low and undiversified staple foods.
I walked miles on end to help my neighbors hand pick the crops from their field in the
heat of the day with little water to sustain them. I witnessed the death of children from
easily treatable diseases, and held extremely malnourished babies in my arms. In essence,
Sporting the traditional Hausa attire
I wore every day and holding one of
my sweet neighbor boys.
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It was a privilege to be adopted as a
“daughter of the village” in the Hausa
community of Niger. It has been a further
privilege of mine to learn and grow
as a member of the World Neighbors
community. The effective and inspiring
work of World Neighbors ensures that
communities around the world, such as my
small Hausa village, have the opportunity
through education and training to break
free from the bondage of dependency on
wealthy “anasara” and instead emerge as
self-sufficient thriving communities.
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Oramel Greene learned the techniques of basket
weaving from one of the World Neighbors incomegenerating programs in Puerto Rico.
Remembering a
Devoted Friend
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“That globe spins!” is just one of the many
comments exclaimed at World Neighbors
international headquarters after visitors see
the 8-feet tall globe in the lobby.
Oramel “Orm” Greene was the World
Neighbors regional director for Latin America
for 21 years. He played an instrumental role
in launching our early work in Latin America
and the Caribbean, working closely with our
founder Dr. John L. Peters.
Upon retiring in 1984, he became a devoted
volunteer, earning the World Neighbors
Outstanding Volunteer Award in 1992.
His handiwork can be seen throughout
World Neighbors headquarters. He built
the podium that stands in our conference
room, numerous tables, the land terracing
display and an A-frame, both showcased in
our Village Tour. And, of course he wove the
famous wicker globe by hand using a simple
battery operated projector to trace the maps.
Oramel passed away on November 11, 2011 at
the age of 89. He will be greatly missed; yet
there is evidence of Orm’s legacy throughout
our headquarters.
World Neighbors hosted its 2nd
annual A Journey Around the
World gala on October 28, 2011.
World Neighbors honored Ray and
Pat Potts with the Namasté Award,
and Dr. Robert Long of St. Luke’s
United Methodist Church, Skyline
Urban Ministry, and INTEGRIS’
sponsorship of the Stan Hupfeld
Academy were the recipients of
the 2011 World Neighbors and
KFOR Dignity Awards.
Our special appreciation
to the top supporters:
Fair Trade Gift Shop
Goes Virtual
World Neighbors has opened an online fair trade gift
shop, Majirani Market, www.majiranimarket.com.
Now shoppers everywhere have the opportunity to
experience our unique handmade gifts that we sell
at our annual WorldFest Market event and at our
international headquarters gift shop year-round.
Start shopping at www.
majiranimarket.com.
‘Like’ us on Facebook to
receive first notice of
product sales and new
item alerts.
Majirani (ma sha raw ne) means “neighbor” in
Swahili, a fitting name since World Neighbors
effectively lifts our global neighbors out of poverty
by providing them with new skills and knowledge.
Charles & Carol Blackwood
Majirani Market’s products come from all over the
globe, including fine jewelry, unique home décor
and accessories, and delicious coffee and other
food items. Visit the store often for sales and
featured item specials.
The 8th annual WorldFest held
on October 29, 2011 was a huge
success, thanks to 900 people
who attended and shopped.
Save the Dates
A Journey Around the World September 21
WorldFest - September 22
Oklahoma City Public
Farmers Market
All of the proceeds benefit our program work, so as
you shop you help carry on our mission of investing
in people and strengthening communities.
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Tanzania
In the past 10 years, over 600 savings and credit
groups have been formed throughout our program
areas in India. Nearly 95 percent of the group members
are women. Because of their participation, women
are increasing their access to loans with significantly
lower interest rates, developing their entrepreneurial
skills and increasing their incomes.
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of the world’s population and therefore,
has one of the highest population
densities of any country in the
world. There are wide gaps in
India’s development throughout its 28 states, primarily due to poverty and
discrimination based on social caste. India’s few well-developed areas are
often referred to as islands of prosperity in an ocean of poverty. India faces
pressing problems such as significant population density, environmental
degradation, extensive poverty, as well as ethnic and religious conflicts.
India is located in South Asia
and borders Afghanistan,
Bangladesh, Bhutan, China,
Myanmar (or Burma), Sri
Lanka and Pakistan.
Population: 1.2 billion
Population living on less
than $1.25 per day: 42%
What We’re Doing
The average Indian does
not live past 66
2.4 million people are
living with HIV/AIDS
Population undernourished:
22%
The infant mortality rate is
47.57 deaths per 1,000 live
births
Currently, our work
supports nearly 15,000
households with program
activities that address
low-cost sustainable
agriculture techniques.
Current Situation
in India
Home to more than one billion people,
India is the world’s largest democracy
and the second most populous country,
after China. Although India covers
only 2.4 percent of the world’s land,
it accounts for more than 15 percent
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World Neighbors has been operating programs in India
since the organization began 60 years ago. Currently,
our work supports nearly 15,000 households with
program activities that address health services,
women’s groups and literacy, low-cost sustainable
agriculture techniques, access to drinking water and
basic sanitation.
Sustainable agriculture and environmentally-friendly
farming techniques are integral to the communities’
health. Learning to use organic manure has allowed
farmers to stop purchasing chemical fertilizers which
have curtailed families’ annual expenses. Using these homemade, organic fertilizers on the land
has brought noticeable improvements in crop yields and soil quality in these areas. With more
nutritious grasses now growing on the improved fields, the health of the livestock has also
improved, resulting in more production of meat, milk and manure.
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Save the Dates for
three exciting events!
Women find the support and training they need to
succeed in their small businesses thanks to World
Neighbors supported savings & credit groups.
A Woman’s Fight
Against Poverty
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“My life has changed
after joining the savings
and credit group. I am
saving money. I am
earning money. I do not
have to go to a money
lender anymore.”
World Neighbors Manju Devi remembers being
scolded by her father as a young girl when she
expressed her wish to go to school. Her parents
– Manju Devi
said they did not want to waste money on their
daughter’s education. After getting married when
she was only 12 years old, Manju had to work very
hard for her household. She had no reprieve from her daily work and often got sick as a result.
With no end in sight, Manju had surrendered her life to poverty and destitution.
Then in 2003, Manju joined a World Neighbors women’s savings and credit group. At first
she struggled to make her monthly contribution of $0.35 and she had to borrow money
from other women in her village. But after two years, Manju decided to borrow $56 to start
a business selling sweets. She made the sweets at home and sold them during the weekly
markets in her village and also during local festivals. With the income from her business,
Manju was able to pay back the loan within six months.
Manju also participated in World Neighbors training on sustainable agriculture concepts,
such as livestock urine collection and vermi-composting. Utilizing the knowledge, she started
vermi-composting in her fields. Her vegetable production not only increased, but she was
also able to save money that she would have otherwise spent on buying chemical fertilizers.
Today, Manju has witnessed tremendous changes in her life since joining the savings and
credit group, which she had thought would be impossible for a poor woman like her. Manju
and her husband are extremely grateful to World Neighbors for helping her achieve a life
without poverty.
Saturday, March 31,
7:30 pm
El Cerrito High School
Performing Arts Center
540 Ashbury Avenue
El Cerrito, CA 94530
$20 Advance Tickets
Friday, April 20, 6 pm
Lyric Theatre
1727 NW 16th Street
Oklahoma City, OK 73106
$25 Advance Tickets
Thursday, May 17, 6 pm
Oklahoma City Farmers
Public Market
311 South Klein Ave.
Oklahoma City, OK 73108
$100 Tickets
You can learn more
about each of these
exciting events at
workofwomen.org/events.
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WOW! is Making a
Difference
On the heels of the Work of Women’s phenomenal
endeavors over the last 11 years, WOW! is excited
to host LUNAFEST and Wine, Women & Shoes.
For the fourth time, WOW! is presenting LUNAFEST
in Oklahoma City on Friday, April 20 and in El
Cerrito, California on March 31. LUNAFEST is a
traveling film festival of award-winning short
films by, for and about women. This season, the
program of nine films is filled with stories of
reflection, hope and humor.
Slip on your stilettos and help a woman reach new
heights during WOW!’s inaugural Wine, Women &
Shoes on May 17. Grab your ‘sole sisters’ for an
evening of fine wines, designer shoes, auctions,
fashion shows and delicious food, all in support of
the Work of Women.
Proceeds from each event will support the Work
of Women program that inspires women to
improve their lives in the 13 countries where
World Neighbors works. WOW! does this through
education and awareness raising, advocacy and
involvement activities, and financial support from
the Work of Women members.
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The Power of Aloe Vera
Amidst the rolling hills of Southern Kenya, the
community of Marungu has discovered the capacity
building power of aloe vera. Marungu is one of 153
communities across the district of Taita which is
involved in an Aloe Vera Community Group.
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To ensure the
sustainability of the
group Rose Nwachoki,
the chairperson of the
Community Group,
explains, “You have to
be active in this group.
If you are not, then you
are out!”
Facilitated by World Neighbors, the Marungu Aloe
Vera Community Group was founded in 2006 with
just 55 members. To be a member of this group,
each farmer must have at least 50 aloe vera plants
on their farm.
Why is the humble aloe vera plant such a success?
The aloe vera plant was originally chosen as a viable
product for the region because of the many benefits
it provides to the community. The harsh environment
in the region is no match to the aloe vera plant – it
thrives even during the dry season! The plant is then
harvested and manually processed into such items
as: soap, shampoo, lotions and crèmes, cleansers
and disinfectant. The Community Group has their
own retail store in the village, and they hope to
continue their line of aloe vera products to include
capsules, tea and powder.
To ensure the sustainability of the group Rose Nwachoki, the chairperson of the Community
Group, explains, “You have to be active in this group. If you are not, then you are out!”
For their birthdays, Samuel and Isaac gave a gift of hope instead of receiving material presents.
Children Can Spark Change
Oklahoma City brothers Samuel and Isaac, aged 7 and 5, discovered that no matter how young
you are, you can still inspire big change! This year, the boys decided to host a combined birthday
with a twist – there would be no wrapped presents to open. Instead, the boys asked their friends
to bring a dollar or two to clip to their ‘World Neighbors charity tree’.
The boys’ parents, Kimber and Jennifer, challenged the boys to live life differently. Kimber has
traveled on numerous mission trips to Africa and has told the boys how joyful the kids are
without material things. “We wanted to teach the boys about financial stewardship and charity,
but also wanted them to think beyond just receiving on their birthday. We wanted them to be
content with what they have and to show them that they could use their birthdays as a way to
do something good for someone else,” said Jennifer.
All of the guests were excited when they pinned their contributions to the ‘charity tree’ and
learned what the boys were going to do with the money. With the donations, each boy was able
to buy a sheep from the Beyond the Box gift catalog. Samuel and Isaac were proud and felt really
good about their decisions to forgo receiving material items so that they could give a gift of hope.
World Neighbors gift catalog offers 38 unique ways to show that you care. Our gift catalog
is available year round and is the perfect option for birthdays, anniversaries, teacher
appreciation…the possibilities are endless!
The process of making aloe vera is a manual and labor-intensive task so each member has to
“pull their own weight.” However, the success of the aloe vera plant in the region has resulted
in the expansion of the group to more than 250 members.
Friends and family will be delighted to know that in their honor, a family will be able to
purchase honey bees, plant a tree, send a child to school and many other options! Not sure
what to choose? Purchase a gift certificate in any amount and allow your loved one to decide!
Since the work began, World Neighbors has completed its program support to this community
group – and to all of the other groups in Taita district. But, we’re extremely pleased to see that
the roots that we helped to plant have continued to blossom and yield strong fruits!
Visit our website www.wn.org/beyondthebox to discover a Better Way to Give – Beyond the Box!
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Commemorative Gifts Received
May 1, 2011 to December 31, 2011
In Honor of. . . . Given by
Dr. & Mrs. James Worley. . . .Mrs. Kim Allen
David & Sarah Bearden . . . . .Ms. Helen Baldovinos
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Brennan . .Mr. & Mrs. Lawrence
Barone
James W. Klein . . . . . . . . . . .Mr. & Mrs. William
Bingham
Carol Blackwood. . . . . . . . . .Dr. Barbara Bonner
Bob & Candy Reece . . . . . . .Dr. Barbara Bonner
Burt & Rose Barth. . . . . . . . .Mrs. Donna Jean Bricker
Mr. & Mrs. Woody Frank. . . .Mr. & Mrs. Fred Buxton
Ms. Carol Rogers. . . . . . . . . .Mr. & Mrs. Fred Buxton
Mr. & Mrs. W. C. Payne. . . . . .Mr. & Mrs. Fred Buxton
Miranda Carver . . . . . . . . . . .Mr. & Mrs. Donald Carver
Claire Paget . . . . . . . . . . . . .Ms. Gail Coonen
Burt Barth . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Mr. & Mrs. Richard Craft
David Savage . . . . . . . . . . . . .Mr. & Mrs. Raymond Crooks
Kay Thornton . . . . . . . . . . . . Mr. & Mrs. Raymond Crooks
R. M. Donaldson. . . . . . . . . .Ms. Durene Crouch
Mr. & Mrs. Bill Marquis . . . . .Ms. Durene Crouch
Marlene Sylvia . . . . . . . . . . .Mr. & Mrs. Tom Danfield
Burt & Rose Barth. . . . . . . . .Mr. Harold Davis
Lynne Goldsman. . . . . . . . . .Mr. & Mrs. David Dean
Charles & Carol Blackwood . .Mr. & Mrs. Al Dearmon
Shana Berger . . . . . . . . . . . .Dr. Patricia Downs Berger
Charles & Carol Blackwood . .Mr. & Mrs. Roger Erickson
Jim & Vicki Morley . . . . . . . .Ms. Cherrie Gay Wickstrom
Gail Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Mr. & Mrs. William Holmes
Rachel & Tim Winnie . . . . . .Mr. & Mrs. Nicholas Krause
Gene Rainbolt. . . . . . . . . . . .Ms. Charlotte Lankard
Isaac Lewis Galoob . . . . . . . .Ms. Barbara Lee
Joyce Fincher Wilson . . . . . .Ms. Barbara Lee
Cheryl Homen. . . . . . . . . . . .Ms. Barbara Lee
Cheryl Homen. . . . . . . . . . . .Ms. Barbara Lee
Melanie Macdonald . . . . . . .Ms. Barbara Lee
Katherine & Nye Stevens. . . .Mrs. Floreine Lomax
Burt & Rose Barth. . . . . . . . .Mr. & Mrs. John Lunde
Dan Pellegrom . . . . . . . . . . .Ms. Melanie Macdonald
Irene McConathy . . . . . . . . .Ms. Kay McConathy
Dr. J. Richard Hershberger. . .Ms. Nelda Mertens
Anne Powell Riley . . . . . . . . .Mr. & Mrs. Ned Moore
Dr. & Mrs. Bob Long. . . . . . .Ms. Patricia Morton
W. S. Haynes. . . . . . . . . . . . .Mr. & Mrs. Thomas
O’Connor
Mike & Nancy McGowan . . .Mr. & Mrs. Ray Potts
Dave & Jean McLaughlin . . .Mr. & Mrs. Ray Potts
Linda Murphy . . . . . . . . . . . .Mr. & Mrs. Ray Potts
Dale & Louise Nichols . . . . . .Mr. & Mrs. Ray Potts
Al & Phyllis Palmer . . . . . . . .Mr. & Mrs. Ray Potts
Al & Irene Potts . . . . . . . . . .Mr. & Mrs. Ray Potts
Ben & Sandy Ratzlaff . . . . . .Mr. & Mrs. Ray Potts
Ben & Shirley Shanker . . . . .Mr. & Mrs. Ray Potts
Bob & Norma Stephenson . .Mr. & Mrs. Ray Potts
Marnie & Clayton Taylor. . . .Mr. & Mrs. Ray Potts
Quin Tran & Chris Dykstra. . .Mr. & Mrs. Ray Potts
Larkin & Jean Warner . . . . . Mr. & Mrs. Ray Potts
Al & Nancy Williams . . . . . . Mr. & Mrs. Ray Potts
The Blackwood Family . . . . Mr. & Mrs. Ray Potts
Don Bobzien. . . . . . . . . . . . Mr. & Mrs. Ray Potts
Ken a& Gerry Bonds . . . . . . Mr. & Mrs. Ray Potts
Sharlene Branham. . . . . . . . Mr. & Mrs. Ray Potts
Doug & Peggy Cummings. . Mr. & Mrs. Ray Potts
Patrice Douglas. . . . . . . . . . Mr. & Mrs. Ray Potts
Bob & Nancy Ellis. . . . . . . . Mr. & Mrs. Ray Potts
Dick & Carla Ellis . . . . . . . . Mr. & Mrs. Ray Potts
Julius & Jan Hilburn. . . . . . Mr. & Mrs. Ray Potts
Kim Jackson &
David Whitaker . . . . . . . . . Mr. & Mrs. Ray Potts
Michael & Kim Joseph . . . . Mr. & Mrs. Ray Potts
Craig & Julie Knutson. . . . . Mr. & Mrs. Ray Potts
Linda Manaugh . . . . . . . . . Mr. & Mrs. Ray Potts
Ray H. Potts . . . . . . . . . . . . Mr. Mark Potts
Jim Morley . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ms. Anne Powell
Clay & Kathy Hill . . . . . . . . Dr. and Mrs. Dennis Roberts
Merle Rose . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mr. Irv Rose
Lisa & Kirk Bennett. . . . . . . Ms. Earlene Schaffer
Rachel Davis . . . . . . . . . . . . Ms. Debbie Lynn Shaffer
Steve & Beth Kerr . . . . . . . . Ms. Kathleen Stevenson
J. Gwen Kennedy, PhD . . . . Ms. Caroline Swails
Elizabeth Adair . . . . . . . . . . Mr. & Mrs. John Talbott
Kathleen Sokolaicki. . . . . . . Mrs. Patti Tepper-Rasmussen
Anne Powell Riley . . . . . . . . Mr. William Turpie
Annie Powell Riley . . . . . . . Ms. Martha Jane Tyson
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In Honor of. . . . Given by
J.J. & Bernadine DeValois . .
Donna O’Keefe . . . . . . . . . .
Donna O’Keefe . . . . . . . . . .
Dr. & Mrs. J. M. Catlett . . . .
Joe & Ronda Hall . . . . . . . .
Paul & Anne Hammond . . .
Catherine White . . . . . . . . .
Mr. & Mrs. John Van Anrooy
Mr. John Wallace
Mr. John Wallace
Mr. John Wallace
Mr. & Mrs. Doug Watson
Mr. & Mrs. Doug Watson
Ms. Trudy White
In Memory of. . . . Given by
In Memory of. . . . Given by
Gloria Amen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mr. & Mrs. Robert
Beckman
Raymond Cannon . . . . . . . . . . Ms. Julie Cannon
Max & Geraldine Schomberg. . Mr. & Mrs. Carl Carlson
Oramel Greene . . . . . . . . . . . . Mr. & Mrs. Raymond
Crooks
Dwaine Hays. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mr. & Mrs. Raymond
Crooks
William Roberts. . . . . . . . . . . . Ms. Elizabeth Eickman
Arthur F. Elliot, M.D.. . . . . . . . Mrs. Trudy Elliot
Tim Kate. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mrs. Nadine Ellis
Dr. Jim & Margaret Eskridge . . Mr. & Mrs. Robert
Eskridge
Herbert Chaney. . . . . . . . . . . . Mrs. Henry Etta Chaney
Richard Marble . . . . . . . . . . . . Ms. Charlotte Gibbens
Russell Gibbons. . . . . . . . . . . . Ms. Charlotte Gibbons
Piper West . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ms. Erma Gilliam
Piper M. West . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ms. Erma Gilliam
Kenneth O’Malley . . . . . . . . . . Mr. & Mrs. Jerry Glasgow
Bill Roberts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mr. and Mrs. John Goff
Dr. Allen Greer . . . . . . . . . . . . Mrs. Juanita Greer
Carol Jean Austin . . . . . . . . Mr. and Mrs. William Holmes
Helen Levine. . . . . . . . . . . . Home Instead Senior Care,
Ms. Sue Loftis
William Roberts. . . . . . . . . . Ms. Carrie Hulett
Jane Pierce Slick . . . . . . . . . Mr. and Mrs. John Hunt
Oramel Greene . . . . . . . . . . Mrs. Patty Johnston
Bill Roberts . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ms. Barbara Lee
Kay Cameron . . . . . . . . . . . Ms. Barbara Lee
Richard Sanders . . . . . . . . . Ms. Barbara Lee
Orm Greene . . . . . . . . . . . . Ms. Barbara Lee
Norma Heidebrecht. . . . . . . Ms. Barbara Lee
Adolphe & Emma
Lee Leonard . . . . . . . . . . . . Mr. and Mrs. Joe Leonard
Carl & Verna
Jean Moehlenhoff
Moehlenhoff. . . . . . . . Mr. and Mrs. Joe Leonard
The Gift that Does
a World of Good
Commemorative Gifts
Celebrate Lives
A memorial or tribute gift to World
Neighbors is a wonderful way to remember
a special person in your life, while at the
same time lifting thousands of poor people
in rural areas out of poverty.
You can make a gift in memory of or in
honor of someone any time of the year. We
will send a card to whomever you designate
notifying him/her of your donation. You will
receive a formal acknowledgment and tax
receipt for your donation. In addition, you
and the person receiving the tribute will
be recognized in Neighbors magazine. Gift
amounts are not revealed.
Ordering is easy!
Visit www.wn.org/waystogive and
click on Memorials and Tributes, or
call 1-800-242-6387 ext. 446.
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Dorothy Slade . . . . . . . . . . .
Mary Ellen Chiles . . . . . . . .
James Baker . . . . . . . . . . . .
Bill Roberts . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Joyce Fincher Wilson . . . . .
Richard Sanders . . . . . . . . .
Oramel Greene . . . . . . . . . .
Rita Lachance . . . . . . . . . . .
Grace Ganner . . . . . . . . . . .
William Palmer Roberts . . . .
Judge Richard Bohanon . . .
Marilee Chambers . . . . . . . .
Orm Greene . . . . . . . . . . . .
Harold R. Nelson. . . . . . . . .
Harold R. Nelson. . . . . . . . .
Dorothy Slade . . . . . . . . . . .
Shirley Homfeld . . . . . . . . .
John Peters. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Dorothy Slade . . . . . . . . . . .
Charles Cahull. . . . . . . . . . .
Kay Peters. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Don Peters . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Richard Sanders . . . . . . . . .
Rita Lachance . . . . . . . . . . .
Ray Boyer . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sallie Biddle . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rev. Dr. J. Ralph Shotwell . .
Robert Soost. . . . . . . . . . . .
Orm Greene . . . . . . . . . . . .
Oramel Greene . . . . . . . . . .
Fred Morelli . . . . . . . . . . . .
Dr. Howard L. Mark. . . . . . .
Mark O. Abskere . . . . . . . . .
Orville J. Veit . . . . . . . . . . .
Edna Ruth Green . . . . . . . .
Patricia Terry. . . . . . . . . . . .
Inez Vaughn . . . . . . . . . . . .
Richard Bohanon . . . . . . . .
Mr. and Mrs. Ken Lipstreu
Ms. Sue Loftis
Ms. Marjorie Long
Ms. Melanie Macdonald
Ms. Melanie Macdonald
Ms. Melanie Macdonald
Ms. Melanie Macdonald
Ms. Melanie Macdonald
Ms. Kay McConathy
Ms. Mildred Meadows
Mr. and Mrs. Margy
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Messenbaugh
Ms. Karen Miller
Mrs. Mary Moore
Ms. Marguerite Nelson
Ms. Marguerite Nelson
Ms. Patricia Norcutt
Mrs. Venice Ostwald
Mr. and Mrs. Russell Parks
Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Patsch
Ms. Betty Personette
Mr. and Mrs. Van Peters
Mr. and Mrs. Van Peters
Mr. Christopher Price
Mr. Christopher Price
Mr. Robert Rosenthal
Mr. and Mrs. Morris Sheehan
Mr. and Mrs. J. Ralph Shotwell
Mrs. Robert Soost
St. Luke’s UMC - Horizon Class
St. Luke’s United Methodist
Church
Ms. Bonnie Tillery
Mr. and Mrs. W. Henry Tucker
Mrs. Doretha Van Horn
Mr. and Mrs. Orville Veit
Mr. and Mrs. Doug Watson
Mr. and Mrs. Doug Watson
Mr. and Mrs. Doug Watson
Ms. Susan Weaver
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Sign the pledge and learn more about our campaign to Stop Saving the World by visiting our website at
www.StopSavingTheWorld.org.
You can sign the Pledge and tell the world that you’re tired of seeing band-aid approaches to global
poverty; you can donate, and you can share this message by joining us on Facebook and adding our widget to your page.
We can’t “save” the world from hunger by dropping off bags of food, but we can “change” the world by
teaching our neighbors how to feed themselves. It doesn’t take billions of dollars to do this. It takes you!
“Enough is Enough!” For 60 years, we’ve watched charities and governments spend trillions of dollars
trying to “save” the world from hunger and poverty. So why do we still see images of starving children
around the world desperate for help?