Here are the websites with resources on the topic of sexual exploitation.
We will be covering this topic at our Tuesday 7 July IJM Meeting.
Sites provided by Kyalimpa Judy
Friday, July 3, 2009
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
IJM Membership Test
The IJM Membership Test will ask you to answer questions regarding illegal property seizure, the four fold purpose of IJM, and the unique attributes of the Uganda Christian University Campus Chapter.
You will also be required to quote 3 Bible versus that concern the issue of justice.
Finally, you will be required to state in the affirmative that you have read the membership packet.
Membership qualification quizzes will be conducted after regular meetings for those who have read the membership packet and are prepared to take the quiz.
You will also be required to quote 3 Bible versus that concern the issue of justice.
Finally, you will be required to state in the affirmative that you have read the membership packet.
Membership qualification quizzes will be conducted after regular meetings for those who have read the membership packet and are prepared to take the quiz.
21st Century Slavery in Africa
We will be having a presentation and discussion about modern slavery in Africa at our regular meeting on June 30th.
The date of this meeting might be moved due to the fact that UCU will be conducting a moot competition that day. An announcement will be made about the date of the meeting at the General Training on 23 June.
We hope you take the time to read and research the issue of modern slavery in preparation for the discussion.
Here are some sites that we recommend for learning about the problem modern slavery.
The date of this meeting might be moved due to the fact that UCU will be conducting a moot competition that day. An announcement will be made about the date of the meeting at the General Training on 23 June.
We hope you take the time to read and research the issue of modern slavery in preparation for the discussion.
Here are some sites that we recommend for learning about the problem modern slavery.
General Training Session
There will be a General Training Session on Tuesday, the 23rd of June in M5.
The training will begin at 10:30 a.m.
We welcome everyone interested in joining the campus chapter and those simply interested in learning more about IJM to attend.
The training will begin at 10:30 a.m.
We welcome everyone interested in joining the campus chapter and those simply interested in learning more about IJM to attend.
Tuesday, May 19, 2009
May Semester Meetings Begin
Dear Members and Friends,
Welcome back!
IJM meetings have resumed this May Semester.
We are meeting every Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. in the Chapel.
Welcome back!
IJM meetings have resumed this May Semester.
We are meeting every Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. in the Chapel.
Message from Headquarters on Transitions
Congratulations on another year!
There’s something to be said for transitions. They are milestones of growth and can also be markers of loss. They help clean out closets and folders and drawers, but they can wreak havoc on any sense of order you’ve had in your life. I moved a year ago and I still can’t find some of my stuff. The upside is that when I do find something it’s a little like Christmas—celebrating new things (or almost new), although generally without the snow or pajamas.
Some of you are celebrating new things — graduation makes the end of one chapter and the beginning of another. For those of you who have led your IJM Campus Chapters, we celebrate with you (and grieve a little), thankful for your faithful partnership over the years. We’re also thankful that so many of you are passing the torch of leadership on to the next generation of leaders. In fact, we’d like to remind you to please send us your latest chapter leadership contact info.
And if you haven’t left yet, then most of you are scrambling to write final papers, cram for exams, figure out summer plans, divide your stuff between roommates and pack and say goodbye… and do it all with as little sleep as possible. I know. I’ve seen it. I’m also betting you’re doing a lot of it in your pajamas. Good for you.
First of all, if you’re trying to stay awake, we’ve got the deal of a lifetime for you. Storyville Coffee. This month, drinking great coffee can literally change lives. And that’s something else you can do in your PJs!
During the month of May, Storyville Coffee is dedicating 100% of its revenue to IJM — up to $1,000,000 — to stop slavery, human trafficking, and other forms of violent oppression. That means if you spend $18 at Storyville Coffee, $18 goes to IJM!
Simply go to STORYVILLE.COM, purchase coffee, receive fresh roasted coffee beans in the mail, brew and enjoy — or consider a buying an early gift of gourmet coffee for Father’s Day or to celebrate graduations this month. Storyville is based on the idea that coffee is a ritual that gives us time to think, create and dream. In dreaming, we remember those who cannot. Your support can enable victims of modern-day slavery to dream again and to build new lives.
Also, please take time to complete this Campus Chapter update form and send it in. I know, it’s just another thing to do, but think of it as productive procrastination and an easy way to check something off a list. You’ll love the sense of accomplishment. I promise!
Again, I’m pretty sure mere words will never capture our profound sense of gratitude for your partnership. Know that you are appreciated, loved, and prayed for.
Have a safe and adventurous summer,
Andi Saccoccio
Dir. Of Student Ministries
There’s something to be said for transitions. They are milestones of growth and can also be markers of loss. They help clean out closets and folders and drawers, but they can wreak havoc on any sense of order you’ve had in your life. I moved a year ago and I still can’t find some of my stuff. The upside is that when I do find something it’s a little like Christmas—celebrating new things (or almost new), although generally without the snow or pajamas.
Some of you are celebrating new things — graduation makes the end of one chapter and the beginning of another. For those of you who have led your IJM Campus Chapters, we celebrate with you (and grieve a little), thankful for your faithful partnership over the years. We’re also thankful that so many of you are passing the torch of leadership on to the next generation of leaders. In fact, we’d like to remind you to please send us your latest chapter leadership contact info.
And if you haven’t left yet, then most of you are scrambling to write final papers, cram for exams, figure out summer plans, divide your stuff between roommates and pack and say goodbye… and do it all with as little sleep as possible. I know. I’ve seen it. I’m also betting you’re doing a lot of it in your pajamas. Good for you.
First of all, if you’re trying to stay awake, we’ve got the deal of a lifetime for you. Storyville Coffee. This month, drinking great coffee can literally change lives. And that’s something else you can do in your PJs!
During the month of May, Storyville Coffee is dedicating 100% of its revenue to IJM — up to $1,000,000 — to stop slavery, human trafficking, and other forms of violent oppression. That means if you spend $18 at Storyville Coffee, $18 goes to IJM!
Simply go to STORYVILLE.COM, purchase coffee, receive fresh roasted coffee beans in the mail, brew and enjoy — or consider a buying an early gift of gourmet coffee for Father’s Day or to celebrate graduations this month. Storyville is based on the idea that coffee is a ritual that gives us time to think, create and dream. In dreaming, we remember those who cannot. Your support can enable victims of modern-day slavery to dream again and to build new lives.
Also, please take time to complete this Campus Chapter update form and send it in. I know, it’s just another thing to do, but think of it as productive procrastination and an easy way to check something off a list. You’ll love the sense of accomplishment. I promise!
Again, I’m pretty sure mere words will never capture our profound sense of gratitude for your partnership. Know that you are appreciated, loved, and prayed for.
Have a safe and adventurous summer,
Andi Saccoccio
Dir. Of Student Ministries
Friday, April 17, 2009
Easter Greetings from IJM's Director of Student Ministries
Hello, friends!
I hope spring has finally arrived where you are. Here in D.C., the days are getting warmer, the nights shorter, and the cherry blossoms bear witness that beautiful rebirth comes from long, cold winters. In the wake of Easter I am reminded that this is true in all of life, be it trees and flowers, the renewal of our souls, or even the rebirth of hope from the darkness of oppression. I think that’s good news…
Some of the other ways we have enjoyed the promise of spring have been the joy of getting together with others from around the world at our Global Prayer Gathering. Students met on Friday to connect with each other and hear from Saju Matthew, IJM Field Office Director in South Asia, Eileen Campbell, Director of Justice Campaigns in our Government Relations Office, and Christa Hayden, Director of Church Mobilization for the Mid-Atlantic Region and former Aftercare Director in Phnom Penh, Cambodia.
The panel gave an excellent overview of how their gifts and passions fit into the larger work of seeking justice, and offered some wisdom for students trying to navigate their own vocational calling. The rest of the weekend was truly spent in prayer and meaningful conversation as we heard from our staff from all of our 16 field offices. If you missed it this year, put next year’s GPG on your calendar now: April 9-11, 2010. Look for more information to come.
And speaking of vocational discernment, are the graduating seniors in your chapter looking to continue their involvement with IJM? Ask them to consider applying for IJM’s internship program. International interns work as volunteers in one of IJM’s field offices for 9-12 months in various support roles. The application deadline for September 2009 deployment is quickly approaching: April 22 is the early decision deadline and May 22 is the regular deadline. If you or anyone you know is interested, please check out IJM’s Web site to learn more and download the application at www.ijm.org/internships.
I know many of you are beginning the work of "passing the torch" of leadership from one group to another. It would be incredibly helpful to us if you passed along new contact information for your new leadership team. We really do want to stay in touch and since you all are a bit of a moving target, it helps us when you let us know what’s going on.
Lastly, if you would like to hear more about IJM, keep an eye on our calendar. We are busy sending out speakers to talk about IJM and encourage your involvement in this important work. Don’t miss out!
If my involvement in the GPG this year did anything, it reminded me of just how important our partners in this mission are. Whether you are with us in person or in spirit, we are so grateful for the many ways you support our work. In what appears to be a hard season in our culture and economy, you represent the promise of what’s to come.
Peace to you,
Andi Saccoccio
Dir. Of Student Ministries
I hope spring has finally arrived where you are. Here in D.C., the days are getting warmer, the nights shorter, and the cherry blossoms bear witness that beautiful rebirth comes from long, cold winters. In the wake of Easter I am reminded that this is true in all of life, be it trees and flowers, the renewal of our souls, or even the rebirth of hope from the darkness of oppression. I think that’s good news…
Some of the other ways we have enjoyed the promise of spring have been the joy of getting together with others from around the world at our Global Prayer Gathering. Students met on Friday to connect with each other and hear from Saju Matthew, IJM Field Office Director in South Asia, Eileen Campbell, Director of Justice Campaigns in our Government Relations Office, and Christa Hayden, Director of Church Mobilization for the Mid-Atlantic Region and former Aftercare Director in Phnom Penh, Cambodia.
The panel gave an excellent overview of how their gifts and passions fit into the larger work of seeking justice, and offered some wisdom for students trying to navigate their own vocational calling. The rest of the weekend was truly spent in prayer and meaningful conversation as we heard from our staff from all of our 16 field offices. If you missed it this year, put next year’s GPG on your calendar now: April 9-11, 2010. Look for more information to come.
And speaking of vocational discernment, are the graduating seniors in your chapter looking to continue their involvement with IJM? Ask them to consider applying for IJM’s internship program. International interns work as volunteers in one of IJM’s field offices for 9-12 months in various support roles. The application deadline for September 2009 deployment is quickly approaching: April 22 is the early decision deadline and May 22 is the regular deadline. If you or anyone you know is interested, please check out IJM’s Web site to learn more and download the application at www.ijm.org/internships.
I know many of you are beginning the work of "passing the torch" of leadership from one group to another. It would be incredibly helpful to us if you passed along new contact information for your new leadership team. We really do want to stay in touch and since you all are a bit of a moving target, it helps us when you let us know what’s going on.
Lastly, if you would like to hear more about IJM, keep an eye on our calendar. We are busy sending out speakers to talk about IJM and encourage your involvement in this important work. Don’t miss out!
If my involvement in the GPG this year did anything, it reminded me of just how important our partners in this mission are. Whether you are with us in person or in spirit, we are so grateful for the many ways you support our work. In what appears to be a hard season in our culture and economy, you represent the promise of what’s to come.
Peace to you,
Andi Saccoccio
Dir. Of Student Ministries
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