31Jul 2020 by Nigel Ring

Hand out or Hand up? A Zimbabwean model we can all learn from….

Poor, Relief and Development, Zimbabwe
Of all the nations in the world Zimbabwe is among the most vulnerable in the present covid crisis. Yet, as Scott Marques shares here, they are setting a scene for positive support and intervention with long-term equipping and sustainability as their goal to help those most in need of help to climb out of abject poverty. This is a great example of what can be achieved with vision and compassion, and collaboration between apostolic spheres within the Newfrontiers family, and provides a model that others in any nation may be able to emulate. The importance of not just 'hand out' but 'hand up' is so important in any context, not just Africa. That is the way for people to be empowered out of poverty. Scott writes: 'We currently have some big…
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07Apr 2015 by Nigel Ring

Kenya’s on-going challenges

Kenya, News, Poor, Relief and Development
Following the recent massacre in Garissa I was in touch with Edward Buria, based in Meru, who leads an apostolic sphere within the Newfrontiers family. Knowing how, with the growth of Newfrontiers, some find it hard to keep in touch with what is going on in other apostolic spheres I thought you might like to read extracts of his response. I plan to give news from some other spheres in the coming weeks; I am privileged to be involved in several and can bring reports from a personal perspective. Edward writes: Terror attack "We are a Nation in mourning once again after the 147 deaths of very precious young & promising Kenyans at the hands of terrorists. Like all other times, even in this grief we remain united as a…
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24Sep 2014 by Nigel Ring

Help in Iraq

Iraq, News, Relief and Development
I am sure the situation in Iraq is concerning us all and we feel 'What can I do?' Here is an opportunity to read a personal story. It was sent to me recently by a friend from those on the ground and will tell you one way in which you can help. The help is not a Newfrontiers initiative as such, but all donations are channelled through Newfrontiers churches. I am sure there are some who would like to contribute to bringing relief to some of those whom we read about daily. Walls of Nineveh Photo Credit: james_gordon_losangeles via Compfight cc Grace says: A few days ago I had the honor of interviewing a Christian couple from Iraq currently living as refugees. As the news fills up with opinions and the most gory report gets the headlines, there’s…
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09Jul 2014 by Nigel Ring

Update on the Philippines typhoon relief

News, Philippines, Poor, Relief and Development
  Lost relations, lost homes, lost livelihoods The typhoon which received wide publicity towards the end of 2013 caused devastation to many thousands of people as it swathed through the central part of the Philippines. Many lost loved ones, their homes and their livelihoods. Many in the family of Newfrontiers of churches around the world made generous contributions. Some sent donations direct to the Philippines others contributed to an appeal fund launched through this blog which raised over £33,000. Thank you! Fresh hope In May Mike Irving made a visit to the affected area. Mike serves Peter Brooks in Australia as he brings oversight to the ministry in the Philippines. Here is his encouraging Report which was published on the Pacific Rim website. I hope you will be encouraged that your donations have been well spent!…
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27May 2014 by Nigel Ring

Drought of death in Turkana

Kenya, News, Poor, Relief and Development
Not yet halfway through the drought... A few weeks ago I publicised the drought that was being experienced in Turkana, North Kenya, together with the impact Edward Buria and the Newfrontiers churches were making to help in alleviating the situation. I have just received this update. The situation continues to be very serious. No rain is expected until October, at the earliest, so on-going help is needed for at least another 6 months. The fund is still open. If you wish to make a donation contact  paul.wright@tkc.org.uk of the Kings Church, Mid-Sussex who is coordinating the appeal. Edward's Report 'Drought of death in Turkana' is the only way I can describe the on-going and prolonged drought in Turkana that set in a famine not witnessed in the last 70 years.…
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23Mar 2014 by Nigel Ring

Drought in Turkana, Northern Kenya – Your help is needed

Kenya, News, Poor, Relief and Development
On March 7th BBC News reported ‘The Turkana region in northern Kenya is facing one of the worst droughts in living memory with more than 1m people in need of food aid'. The situation is very serious. Edward Buria, who oversees the Newfrontiers churches in Kenya, agrees. He has launched an appeal for a further £80,000 to continue heloping the population in the communities in which he is working. This will provide bottled water and highly nutritious food, including special Unimix for the very young. Edward has recorded a message while standing in front of some manayattas, the living accommodation of the Turkana people. In it he refers to an earlier initiative where the Newfrontiers churches provided fishing boats to help people fish in Lake Turkana and thus help themselves…
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