{"id":23363,"date":"2017-06-13T19:36:29","date_gmt":"2017-06-14T00:36:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.globalministries.org\/project\/ci_giving_opportunities\/"},"modified":"2021-01-26T15:28:03","modified_gmt":"2021-01-26T20:28:03","slug":"ci_giving_opportunities","status":"publish","type":"project","link":"https:\/\/www.globalministries.org\/project\/ci_giving_opportunities\/","title":{"rendered":"Caribbean Initiative Giving Opportunities"},"content":{"rendered":"<table align=\"center\" style=\"width: 75%;\" border=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"padding-bottom: 5px;\">\n<td width=\"25%\">\n<h5><a href=\"#Colombia\">Colombia<\/a><\/h5>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"25%\">\n<h5><a href=\"#Jamaica\">Jamaica<\/a><\/h5>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"25%\">\n<h5><a href=\"#Cuba\">Cuba<\/a><\/h5>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"25%\">\n<h5><a href=\"#PR\">Puerto Rico<\/a><\/h5>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>&nbsp;<\/td>\n<td>&nbsp;<\/td>\n<td>&nbsp;<\/td>\n<td>&nbsp;<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<h5><a href=\"#DR\">Dominican Republic<\/a><\/h5>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<h5><a href=\"#Venezuela\">Venezuela<\/a><\/h5>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<h5><a href=\"#Haiti\">Haiti<\/a><\/h5>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<h5>&nbsp;<\/h5>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"vertical-align: top; margin: 4px;\" src=\"{{ theme['CITilesblue.jpg'] }}\" alt=\"CITilesblue.jpg\" width=\"700\"><\/h2>\n<h2>\n<a name=\"Colombia\"><\/a>Colombia<\/h2>\n<p>After decades of conflict and war, Colombia is starting to see glimpses of peace. With the recent Colombian peace accords, violence between the FARC rebel group and the Colombian government has come to a halt and the disarmament process has begun. The country is now beginning the process of healing and reconciliation. Partners in Colombia are working to facilitate this process as they also continue to advocate for peace.<\/p>\n<h4>Partners<\/h4>\n<ul class=\"basic f1_cty_colombia partner_lac\">\n<li class=\"f1\">\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.globalministries.org\/lac_partners_cedecol_concilio_evangelico\">CEDECOL &#8211; Council of Evangelical Churches of Colombia<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li class=\"f1\">\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.globalministries.org\/lac_partners_justapaz\">Justapaz &#8211; The Christian Centre for Justice, Peace and Nonviolent Action<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Projects<\/h4>\n<ul class=\"basic f1_cty_colombia project_lac\">\n<li class=\"f1\">\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.globalministries.org\/cedecol_womens_network\">CEDECOL Women&#8217;s Network<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a name=\"Cuba\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Cuba<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"float: right; margin: 4px;\" src=\"{{ theme['17240359_10209841569609603_6904633078923238355_o.jpg'] }}\" alt=\"17240359_10209841569609603_6904633078923238355_o.jpg\" width=\"300\">In recent years, former U.S. President Barack Obama eased the Cuban embargo. While the relationship between the U.S. and Cuba is still a bit shaky, this easement created new opportunities for relationships with Cuban sisters and brothers. Global Ministries has maintained partnerships before and throughout the embargo and is excited about opportunities to engage more deeply with Cuban partners.<\/p>\n<h4>Partners<\/h4>\n<ul class=\"basic f1_cty_cuba partner_lac\">\n<li class=\"f1\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.globalministries.org\/lac_partners_concilio_de_iglesias_de_cuba\">CIC &#8211; Cuban Council of Churches<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"f1\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.globalministries.org\/lac_partners_centro_memorial_dr_martin_lut\">CMMLK &#8211; Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Center<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"f1\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.globalministries.org\/lac_partners_evangelical_seminary_of\">Evangelical Seminary of Theology<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"f1\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.globalministries.org\/lac_partners_iglesia_cristiana_pentecostal\">ICPC &#8211; Christian Pentecostal Church of Cuba<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a name=\"DR\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Dominican Republic<\/h2>\n<p>In 2013, the Dominican government created a policy that would deport any undocumented immigrant who arrived after 1929 and their descendants. Deportations began in 2015, mostly affecting persons of Haitian descent. Many of the affected persons have never lived in any other nation and hold no other citizenship. This complex issue has created camps of stateless people living on the Dominican-Haitian border. Partners in the Dominican Republic are working to aid these stateless people and are advocating on behalf of human rights. Additionally, partners are providing opportunities for education, vocational training, and psychological support for individuals and families in the Dominican Republic.<\/p>\n<div class=\"row padtopmore padbottommore\">\n<h4>Partners<\/h4>\n<ul class=\"basic f1_cty_dominican_republic partner_lac\">\n<li class=\"f1\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.globalministries.org\/lac_partners_alfalit_domicano\">Alfalit Domicano<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"f1\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.globalministries.org\/caminante_dr\">Caminante<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"f1\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.globalministries.org\/lac_partners_acociacion_centro_cristiano\">CECAF &#8211; Christian Center of Family Counseling<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"f1\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.globalministries.org\/lac_partners_iglesia_evangelica_dominicana\">IED &#8211; Evangelical Church of the Dominican Republic<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"f1\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.globalministries.org\/lac_partners_servicio_social_de_iglesias\">SSID &#8211; Social Services of the Dominican Churches<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row padtopmore padbottommore\">\n<h4>Projects<\/h4>\n<ul class=\"basic f1_cty_dominican_republic project_lac\">\n<li class=\"f1\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.globalministries.org\/caminante_outreach\">Caminante Outreach Program<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a name=\"Haiti\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Haiti<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"float: right; margin: 4px;\" src=\"{{ theme['10355717_2399129096240_3782871031543293147_n.jpg'] }}\" alt=\"10355717_2399129096240_3782871031543293147_n.jpg\" width=\"300\">The earthquake of January 12, 2010, left a significant amount of destruction in its wake. Since then, Haiti has faced political turmoil, a weakening relationship with the Dominican Republic, and Hurricane Matthew. They also remain as the most economically impoverished nation in the Western Hemisphere. However, Haitians continue to move forward with the recognition that &#8220;pwoblem pap fini&#8221; (problems never end) and serve their communities in inspiring ways.<\/p>\n<div class=\"row padtopmore padbottommore\">\n<h4>Partners<\/h4>\n<ul class=\"basic f1_cty_haiti partner_lac\">\n<li class=\"f1\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.globalministries.org\/lac_partners_conaspeh_national_spiritual\">CONASPEH &#8211; National Spiritual Council of Haitian Churches<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"f1\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.globalministries.org\/lac_partners_ecumenical_committee_for\">Ecumenical Foundation for Peace and Justice (House of Hope)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row padtopmore padbottommore\">\n<h4>Projects<\/h4>\n<ul class=\"basic f1_cty_haiti project_lac\">\n<li class=\"f1\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.globalministries.org\/conaspeh_projects\">CONASPEH Projects<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"f1\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.globalministries.org\/conaspeh_scholars_and\">CONASPEH Scholars and Development Projects<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"f1\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.globalministries.org\/house_of_hope_haiti\">House of Hope<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a name=\"Jamaica\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Jamaica<\/h2>\n<div class=\"row padtopmore padbottommore\">\n<h4>Partners<\/h4>\n<ul class=\"basic f1_cty_jamaica partner_lac\">\n<li class=\"f1\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.globalministries.org\/lac_partners_international_university_caribbean\">International University of the Caribbean<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"f1\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.globalministries.org\/lac_partners_united_church_in_jamaica_and\">UCJCI &#8211; United Church in Jamaica and the Cayman Islands<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"f1\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.globalministries.org\/lac_partners_united_theological_college_of\">UTCWI &#8211; United Theological College of the West Indies<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row padtopmore padbottommore\">\n<h4>Projects<\/h4>\n<ul class=\"basic f1_cty_jamaica project_lac\">\n<li class=\"f1\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.globalministries.org\/mount_olivet_boys_home\">Mount Olivet Boys Home<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"f1\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.globalministries.org\/pringle_home_for_children\">Pringle Home for Children<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a name=\"PR\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\">Puerto Rico<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"float: right; margin: 4px;\" src=\"{{ theme['16804108_1614669108548340_4513748866103969571_o.jpg'] }}\" alt=\"16804108_1614669108548340_4513748866103969571_o.jpg\" width=\"300\"><\/p>\n<p>Puerto Rico is a land between two worlds &#8211; existing as a U.S. territory while also affirming a Latin American\/Caribbean identity. &nbsp;Puerto Rico currently faces several challenges, including an influx of migration, an economic crisis, and climate change. Puerto Rican partners are responding to these challenges with a spirit of justice and extravagant welcome.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"row padtopmore padbottommore\">\n<h3>Partners<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"basic f1_cty_puerto_rico partner_lac\">\n<li class=\"f1\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.globalministries.org\/lac_partners_iglesia_cristiana_discipulos_1\">Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Puerto Rico<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"f1\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.globalministries.org\/lac_partners_concilio_de_iglesias_de\">CIPR &#8211; Council of Churches of Puerto Rico<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"f1\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.globalministries.org\/lac_partners_seminario_evangelico_de\">SEPR &#8211; Evangelical Seminary of Puerto Rico<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"f1\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.globalministries.org\/lac_partners_iglesias_evangelica_unida_de\">United Evangelical Church of Puerto Rico<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row padtopmore padbottommore\">\n<h3>Projects<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"basic f1_cty_puerto_rico project_lac\">\n<li class=\"f1\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.globalministries.org\/andrew_home\">Andrew Home<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"f1\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.globalministries.org\/lac_partners_hogar_de_ninos_forjadores_de_esperanza\">Hope Builders Home<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row padtopless padbottommore\">\n<div class=\"span6\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a name=\"Venezuela\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Venezuela<\/h2>\n<p>With the passing of <span>Hugo Ch\u00e1vez<\/span>&nbsp;in 2013, the election of President <span>Nicol\u00e1s Maduro<\/span>, rising inflation, violent protests, and shortages of food, water, medicines, and oil, circumstances in Venezuela have been difficult. However, i<span class=\"defaultchar\"><span>n the midst of this situation, the Venezuelan people have shown a strong conviction for peace and democracy.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h4>Partners<\/h4>\n<ul class=\"basic f1_cty_venezuela partner_lac\">\n<li class=\"f1\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.globalministries.org\/lac_partners_union_evangelica_pentecostal\">UEPV &#8211; Evangelical Pentecostal Union of Venezuela<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":0,"template":"","region":[20049],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v20.4 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Caribbean Initiative Giving Opportunities - Global Ministries<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.globalministries.org\/project\/ci_giving_opportunities\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Caribbean Initiative Giving Opportunities - Global Ministries\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Colombia Jamaica Cuba Puerto Rico &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Dominican Republic Venezuela Haiti &nbsp; Colombia After decades of conflict and war, Colombia is starting to see glimpses of peace. 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