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Jay Kiski? Whose victory?

Posted On January 23, 2024

by Ruby, India team Today, 22nd Jan 2024, marks two important occasions in India – the consecration of the Ram Mandir, and the 25th Anniversary… Read More →


Hell on earth in the Gaza Strip

Posted On October 14, 2023

From Yaqoob* in India. What’s happening in Israel/Gaza? It was not as momentous as Sept 11 2001, but Oct 7 2023 will probably go down… Read More →


Discerning the Times

Posted On March 6, 2022

What is happening in our world? The news is filled with wars and rumours of war, natural disasters, and huge divisions within our societies over… Read More →


Rediscovering Identity and Calling in a World of Fear and Division

Posted On July 26, 2016

Written by Bob Ekblad.  Bob and his wife, Gracie, are the founders of Tierra Nueva an ecumenical Christian community in Washington State, that seeks to… Read More →


For My Muslim and Christian Brothers and Sisters

Posted On July 31, 2014

The following article was written by a member of a Servants team in India.  As Christians living amongst the urban poor, Servants has taken an… Read More →


Trust Issues: Violence & Guns

Posted On July 21, 2014

The follow reflection was written by a member of the Servants India Y-team.  To learn more about this team and ways you can join them, click… Read More →


The Only Thing That Stops a Bad Guy With a Gun…

Posted On January 4, 2013

“The only thing that stops a bad guy with a gun, is a good guy with a gun.” NRA Executive Vice President, Wayne LaPierre  … Read More →


Reuters: Myanmar Army turning Prisoners into War Zone Porters

Posted On July 27, 2011

Myanmar’s military is forcing convicted criminals to serve as porters and human shields during armed conflicts, amounting to war crimes worthy of a United Nations-led… Read More →


AP: Bombs Kill 9 at Myanmar New Year Water Festival

Posted On April 15, 2010

YANGON, Myanmar — Three bombs ripped through traditional New Year festivities in Myanmar’s biggest city Thursday, killing nine people and injuring 94 others, officials and… Read More →


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  • About
    • Our History & Vision
    • 5 Guiding Principles
    • 5 Sustaining Values
    • What We Do
    • What We Believe
    • Our Structure
  • Locations
    • Cambodia
    • India
    • Indonesia
    • Philippines
    • Past Teams
    • Linking Teams
  • Get Involved
    • Join A Team
    • Internships
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