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7) Is the U.N. Finally Getting it Right?

I know, I know. People rag on the U.N. all the time. But maybe their new set of goals aren’t really all that off-track? For starters, catch this snappy video (in under two minutes) explaining the progress over the past few years…

Of course, one might question whether or not the U.N. has been the cause behind this progress, but one has to be glad for the progress, right?

10) Leave it to National Geographic to Map Migrant/Refugee Flight

Thanks to Kelly and Michele O’Donnell who wrote this past week to tip us off to the National Geographic’s, “The World’smigrant_map Congested Human Migration Routes in 5 Maps.” Finally, I think I get it. No wonder the world is topsy-turvy. Every global citizen should read this article and study these maps — then pray. Hard.

 

http://news.nationalgeographic.com/2015/09/150919-data-points-refugees-migrants-maps-human-migrations-syria-world/

 

12) Soft Spot for Collaboration Tools? Check out This List?

podioAre you like us (Doug, actually)? Do you have a soft spot for collaboration tools? Still trying to find exactly the right match? We’re now convinced that there are almost as many different tools for collaboration among workgroups as there are stars in the sky. But the list has been long for sure.

http://www.producteev.com/
https://company.podio.com/
https://trello.com/
http://www.getflow.com/
https://basecamp.com/
http://www.zoho.com/
https://nozbe.com/
https://www.gqueues.com/

and many more. Remember EccoPro? … Instant Recall? Even Outlook 2013? What am I forgetting? : ) The latest tool we’re trying is HiTask…

http://www.hitask.com

So far, it’s working for us. What’s your favorite tool these days? : )

13) We’re Grateful to…

Give-thanks… the 20-year fan in Australia who sent $100 because he “loves what Brigada is doing” in Jesus’ name to help unreached peoples via Brigada’s global ministry of resources, motivation, and trends for global outreach. God bless Australia!
… the friend in Cerritos, CA who sent $20, expressing gratitude for Brigada’s 20 years of service. Thanks and God bless.

14) The BackPage: How Do You Help a Migrant/Refugee?

Hats off to Kelly and Michele O’Donnell for sharing these resources with the world this past week regarding how to help a migrant/refugee deal with displacement and all the swirl of mental, emotional, and trauma issues that surround them:
1. From the World Health Organization…
Free Humanitarian Intervention Guide (book download)

http://www.who.int/mental_health/publications/mhgap_hig/en/

Building Back Better: Sustainable mental health care after emergencies (another free book download)

http://www.who.int/mental_health/emergencies/building_back_better/en/

Psychological First Aid: Guide for Field Workers

http://www.who.int/mental_health/publications/guide_field_workers/en/

2. From the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (examples)
–Culture, Context, and the Mental Health and Psychosocial Well-being of Syrian Refugees (2015)

http://mhinnovation.net/sites/default/files/downloads/resource/Culture%2C%20Context%20and%20the%20Mental%20Health%20and%20Psychosocial%20Wellbeing%20of%20Syrians.pdf

–UNHCR Mental Health and Psychosocial Support for Persons of Concern (2013)

http://www.unhcr.org/51bec3359.pdf

–UNHCR Mental Health and Psychosocial Support for Staff (2013)

http://www.unhcr.org/51f67bdc9.pdf

3. Inter-Agency Standing Committee (examples)
–IASC Guidelines on Mental Health and {psychosocial Support in Emergency Settings (2007, in various languages, and foundational for many other materials from IASC)

http://interagencystandingcommittee.org/product-categories/mental-health-and-psychosocial-support

4. American Psychological Association (examples)
–Immigration section on the website: contains several resources including Working with Immigrant-Origin Clients (2013) and Crossroads: The Psychology of Immigration in the New Century (2011).

http://www.apa.org/topics/immigration/

This is Kelly and Michele at their best, curating a world full of content into three free guides for the globe — so we can do our jobs better. Thank you O’Donnells! (See their Oct. 2015 Resource Update at

http://us10.campaign-archive1.com/?u=e83a5528fb81b78be71f78079&id=d8b8495f3b

15) Closing Stuff

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Brigada Today 2015-09-27

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In this issue…
1) Muslim Feast Last Week Celebrates How God Ransomed Abraham’s Son
2) Scientific Animations without Borders (SAWBO): A Great Model
3) Is “Walking with the Poor” the Best for Community Development?
4) Need Drawings for Community Health? Get Hesperian
5) “Songs for Saplings” Help You Raise Little Ones in His Truth
6) Rats: Have to Admit… OneNote is a Great Product for the Price
7) What is Rasberry Pi? We’re Still Not Sure. A Really Cheap Computer?
8) Free E-book by David Platt: “Follow Me”
9) The Seed Project: Christian Digital Resources for the World
10) TripHobo Can Help you Plan Your Next Trip
11) Free eBook by Piper on C.S. Lewis
12) The Largest Ever Faith-Inspired Collaboration Event For Technology
13) We’re Grateful…
14) The BackPage: Please help us Make MoreDisciples.com
15) Closing Stuff

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