Annual Report 2008 / 2009
... but the righteous shall flourish as a branch
The current international economic crisis has caused us to lose sight of the lives of people living in the world's poorer countries. This in turn has created even greater hardship for them. Examples of this year annual report show how deeply our lives and our economies impact the lives and livelihoods of people in other parts of the world.
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New Book
Genetic Engineering and Food Sovereignty
Reader on studies and experiences of partners and EED seconded professionals overseas: Sustainable agriculture is the only option to feed the world.
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Who feeds the world?
Three stories from Tanzania, Indonesia and Brazil.
Farmers of three countries refuse to get into debts and instead remember their traditional knowledge, which has been handed down from generation to generation. Innovative and versatile, they secure sustainable harvests, develop their own markets and contribute to the conservation of the environment.
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Church in Society and Development
(Monrovia, 07.12.2009) The Liberian Council of Churches (LCC) and the Church Development Service (EED) have held a theological dialogue in Monrovia on December 7, 2009. The Genral Secretary of LCC Dr. Benjamin Lartey highlighted the importance of reflecting on theological implications of development. Students of the Bishop Waren Brown College of Divinity of the AME Zion University claimed for justice and a strong involvement of the churches in the Truth and Reconciliation Process in Liberia.
The post conflict situation of Liberia marked the discussion. The speakers analysed the role of the churches in overcoming violence and promoting community based development. The panelist were (Ms.) Yatta Young, Dean of the Gbanga School of Theology at United Methodist University, Dr. Harmen Brown, Vice President for Academic Affairs of the African Methodist Episcopal University and Dr. Hans Spitzeck on behalf of EED.
