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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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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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Why the church should care about ICT4D

Posted on September 18, 2015 by N. Neelley Hicks

(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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No Greater Gift

Posted on February 9, 2015 by N. Neelley Hicks

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 →

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I was the biggest failure!

Posted on June 12, 2013 by N. Neelley Hicks

So with all the failures in ICT4D, there’s also plenty of lessons learned. That’s why United Methodist Communications is working with global leaders to find what has worked for others. After all, the wheel is one piece of appropriate technology that really doesn’t need reinventing….no matter where you live. Continue reading →

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