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Author Archives: N. Neelley Hicks
The Thread is Raised
As a group of us discussed presidential politics, a friend visiting from Africa casually said, “Racism has been a part of America from the start, but people were just afraid to speak out because it was politically incorrect. Donald Trump is simply voicing the opinions of the people who have been silent.” Continue reading
Global Communications through a Basic Handset
In 3 weeks, 12 countries participated, with 9 admins sending over 80k SMS to 3,300+ people. Continue reading
The 183rd Liberia Annual Conference
Speaking Notes: February 10, 2016, Buchanan Liberia Bishop Innis, esteemed guests, brothers and sisters in Christ, I bring greetings on behalf of United Methodist Communications, and General Secretary Dan Krause. I am attending with our West Africa special projects manager … Continue reading
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Why the church should care about ICT4D
(Speech given at Game Changers Summit, September 17, 2015. See coverage.) I am Rev. Nancy Neelley Hicks – the director of ICT4D Church Initiatives, here at United Methodist Communications. I’d like to personally welcome you – as so many of … Continue reading
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Maternal/Child Health Initiative
Sanika S. Chirwa, PH.D professor of neuroscience and pharmacology in the School of Medicine, and Karen Berson, associate vice president for corporate & foundation relations, had the privilege of carrying out the mission of Meharry as they traveled to Zimbabwe, Africa to attend the Maternal/Child Health Initiative Plenary Meeting last February 2015. The trip was sponsored by United Methodist Women (UMW) and The Black College Fund. Continue reading
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No Greater Gift
Set out for Kindu at the crack of dawn in Kinshasa, and on the way saw Bishop Gabriel Unda at the airport transfer in Kisangani. Upon arrival in Kindu, Matt Crum, Pierre Omadjela and I were greeted by a UMC Conference delegation – we could see them as we were getting off the plane. Much development is going on around the airport – with buildings and businesses and better roads. Pierre said,
“We just need peace and then we can build.” Continue reading