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.

Learning to ROAR

Posted on January 29, 2017 by N. Neelley Hicks

I came up with a method (ROAR) to channel energy during this presidency, and now I’m working it. Here’s my first experience. Continue reading →

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I Cannot Stand Idly By

Posted on January 23, 2017 by N. Neelley Hicks

Rallying cries resound from women marching in the streets – stirring something within me that challenges me on many levels. I want to make a difference. But why? How? What difference will my actions make for those I love, for our daughters, our granddaughter and still future generations? Continue reading →

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The Crumbs We Leave Behind

Posted on January 16, 2017 by N. Neelley Hicks

Years ago, I visited an art museum in Memphis, Tennessee – meandering about until I found an exhibit on the civil rights movement. I still remember how I felt reading about Dr. Martin Luther King’s “kitchen table” experience and how … Continue reading →

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Women of the Congo Arise

Posted on November 21, 2016 by N. Neelley Hicks

United Methodist Women in the East Congo Episcopal Area are helping rape survivors emerge from misplaced blame and isolation. In this place often called the “rape capital of the world,” brutal sexual assaults are not crimes against one person – … Continue reading →

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Hearing the Cry of Tamar

Posted on November 14, 2016 by N. Neelley Hicks

I really can’t remember who first told me that the Democratic Republic of the Congo is called the “Rape Capital of the World.” It stuck with me though… Continue reading →

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New Beginnings

Posted on November 9, 2016 by N. Neelley Hicks

Innovation and connection is at the heart of who I am, and how I am called to serve the world. So…what’s next? Continue reading →

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Passages

Posted on June 24, 2016 by N. Neelley Hicks

She’s the one I tried to return or exchange. Twinkie was just about the prettiest blond Cocker Spaniel you’ve ever seen, but from the start, she was cantankerous, feisty, independent, and one could say, an introvert. Humans were around to feed her, with only a few deemed worthy to touch her, and even then, when she’d had enough, she let you know it. I’ve been bitten quite a bit over the 15 1/2 years of her life. Recently I noticed that it didn’t hurt so bad now that she’d lost some teeth. Continue reading →

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The Thread is Raised

Posted on June 12, 2016 by N. Neelley Hicks

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 →

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Global Communications through a Basic Handset

Posted on May 28, 2016 by N. Neelley Hicks

In 3 weeks, 12 countries participated, with 9 admins sending over 80k SMS to 3,300+ people. Continue reading →

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The 183rd Liberia Annual Conference

Posted on February 10, 2016 by N. Neelley Hicks

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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