US$1 billion in funds to empower women, girls committed; 'When you educate a girl, you educate a nation'

Adventist Church vice president Dr. Ella Simmons joined world faith, aid agency and government representatives April 13 to commit to ending world poverty. During small group meetings the following day, Simmons said leaders brainstormed tangible ways to meet that goal.

Adventists join world faith, aid agency leaders against poverty

Griggs' distance learning MBA available in Vietnam, United Arab Emirates, Taiwan; 'You are the one we want to partner with'

Some 90 students at Hanoi-based Vietnam National University are enrolled in an English master's degree in business administration offered by Adventist-run Griggs University. Similar degree partnerships around the world give Griggs a chance to introduce students to Christian values and business ethics, the organization's president says.

Adventist university degree goes the distance with new partnerships

New chapter against drugs and tobacco established

Victor Roach, president of the International Commission for the Prevention of Alcoholism and Drug Dependency (ICPA)-- Caribbean Bloc.  He encourages a ban against public smoking at the launch of the Jamaican chapter of the ICPA.

West Indies: Adventists call for a ban on smoking in public places

More internships, missionary opportunities expected for students

Adventist Health Ministries director Dr. Allan Handysides believes partnering with international health organizations will help broaden Adventist students' understanding of global health issues.

Adventists continue exploring partnerships with international health organizations

Dairy project highlighted at United Nations forum

A three-year ADRA project is helping women in Peru become business owners. The project trains women in leadership, marketing, accounting and business management skills.

Peru: ADRA helps women, small farmers start businesses, increase sales

Fernandez commends church presence; permanent youth retreat planned

Dominican Republic President Leonel Fernandez, right, with Cesario Acevedo, left, president of the church in the Dominican Republic. Fernandez donated 31 acres of public land to the church last month.

Dominican Republic: President donates land to Adventists

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