Update from the Peru Earthquake

August 21, 2007

In 1992, I visited the relief efforts of Misiur in their response to the earthquakes of 1990 and 1991 in Moyobamba, Peru. Misiur purchased a tract of land and divided it. They hired staff and purchased building materials. Then they partnered with several churches to select those that were the “poorest of the poor”. Then they taught the families how to build an earthquake resistant home – and helped them to build a new community.

I visited the Canaan neighborhood and did a survey to evaluate two things:

- Had Misiur selected the poorest of the poor?
- Had Misiur taught them anti-seismic construction techniques?

I discovered that “yes”, Misiur had accomplished both goals. I fully support Misiur’s efforts to develop, teach, build and care for the homeless again – now in 2007.

Jack Derrico
Lancaster, PA
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Oakseed seeks financial support to assist Mision Integral Urbano Rural (MISIUR) in both immediate relief efforts and longer term development projects among the poorest of the poor in the devastated areas of Peru.

Dr. Edward Bradley
President – Oakseed Ministries International

If you would like to contribute to the Peru Earthquake Fund please donate by clicking on the donation button below or going here. All funds (100%) will be sent down to MISIUR in Peru to support their relief efforts.

All donations are tax-deductible. Oakseed Ministries International is a registered 501(c)3 Non-Profit

Urgent Earthquake Update from Peru

August 16, 2007

Rebecca, the director of MISIUR, our Oakseed Ministries partner in Peru, reports that efforts are being made for MISIUR to provide urgently needed blankets, water, and soap in the earthquake affected areas.

If you would like to contribute to the Peru Earthquake Fund please donate by clicking on the donation button below or going here. All funds (100%) will be sent down to MISIUR in Peru to support their relief efforts.

All donations are tax-deductible. Oakseed Ministries International is a registered 501(c)3 Non-Profit

NPR interviews Jember Teffera from Ethiopia

August 9, 2007

NPR’s Jason Beaubien reports on a former political prisoner who has spent most of the past three decades working to improve the slums of Addis Ababa, the Ethiopian capital. Activist Jember Teffera is trying to alleviate poverty by rebuilding infrastructure and changing self-defeating attitudes among residents.

If you didn’t hear this report about two years ago, this is a great chance to hear more about this ministry and the work that is taking place in the slums. Listen to the seven minute interview. Let us know what you think?

Visit to India

April 30, 2007

During our recent visit to India (more information coming soon…) I was able to take this great photo of a woman outside of Nagpur. If you would like to look at more photos from our trip to India, head to our India 2007 gallery.

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