Author Archives: N. Neelley Hicks

About N. Neelley Hicks

A social innovator in communication strategies & technologies for global development, Neelley is the founder of Harper Hill Global. Check out her game-changing work: harperhill.global.

Love Builds Bridges

Posted on May 16, 2018 by N. Neelley Hicks

Correspondent Irmiya Jenis Manni reports on the United Methodist Women of Northern Nigeria’s Women Arise campaign. Societal Rejection Stigmatization is a cancer that has been spreading within society throughout the world. It is a degrading attitude that discredits a person … Continue reading →

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#MeToo

Posted on December 7, 2017 by N. Neelley Hicks

Some issues benefit from silence. This is one that does not. 33 years ago this month, I was raped. I don’t need consolation, pity, or questions. The only reason I share this now publicly is because of the work I … Continue reading →

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Combating Stigma through Communications

Posted on August 7, 2017 by N. Neelley Hicks

How is the #UMC in East Congo responding to the #rape crisis? Continue reading →

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When Dreams Become Reality

Posted on July 4, 2017 by N. Neelley Hicks

Have you ever seen something in your mind? Something that you can only describe to others until the day it becomes reality? This has happened so much in my life. I can see something as it can be, just taste … Continue reading →

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A Good Neighbor

Posted on May 18, 2017 by N. Neelley Hicks

I first met Roger when visiting Glencliff United Methodist Church with members from Sixty-First Avenue UMC. Roger lives across the street from Glencliff, but this was his first time to visit. A lifelong member of the Church of Christ, he … Continue reading →

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Strength

Posted on May 2, 2017 by N. Neelley Hicks

I was struck by the strength that came through her petite frame. As Helene spoke about the work that United Methodist women in East Congo were doing to help survivors of sexual violence, her strength of character was evidenced in … Continue reading →

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Who’s Knocking?

Posted on April 28, 2017 by N. Neelley Hicks

  UPDATE: 2 pm I just received a call from Covenant Capital Group management and was told that, after Monday,  all tenants were given the chance to extend their leases through May 31st. I’m thankful for this compassionate response, and … Continue reading →

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Communicating for Social Good

Posted on April 27, 2017 by N. Neelley Hicks

I’ve been working on my new startup called Harper Hill Global (HHG) whose mission is to empower the human spirit through media, messaging and mobile solutions. I will share more about this when the time is right! HHG’s first project is … Continue reading →

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The Cross

Posted on April 15, 2017 by N. Neelley Hicks

The Cross a symbol of betrayal and pain anguish and death. a self offering for atonement and reconciliation. the tomb awaits.   a mother weeps. old friends flee a criminal believes. Christ’s saving power even on the cross leads a … Continue reading →

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Meeting Ahmed Kathrada of South Africa

Posted on March 28, 2017 by N. Neelley Hicks

I am deeply saddened this morning to learn of the passing of Ahmed Kathrada, a true hero of the struggle against apartheid in South Africa.  For those that don’t recognize the name, he was sentenced along with Nelson Mandela and … Continue reading →

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