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Biodiesel plant fuels relief efforts in Ukraine

A Ukrainian pastor responds to nearly 100 per cent unemployment in his village by starting biofuel and cash crop business enterprises.




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OM lending a hand to start the healing

OM supported the Ukrainian Military Ministry in order to print trauma counselling books




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Church planting within the conflict zone

A report of results: OM has been supporting church planting efforts and training local missionary teams to plant churches nearby and within the conflict area.




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Failing business man finds hope and purpose

A welder's life is renewed in Kaharlyk, Ukraine through a new business opportunity with OM.




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A Seminar-retreat for pastors from the conflict zone in Ukraine

OM Ukraine and experts in crisis management held a seminar for pastors serving on both sides of the conflict line in Eastern Ukraine.




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Short-termers bring new life to churches in Ukraine

Short Term Mission participants bring inspiration to Ukraine's churches for ministry amongst the aged and internally displaced people.




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Bus4Life brings literature and life to Europe

Bus4Life is OM’s mobile missions centre to the unreached people of Central and Eastern Europe, bringing books and also participating in summer programmes, as it did in summer 2017.




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A new life without alcohol

Alcoholism in both men and woman is a huge problem in Poland. One young woman decides she’s had enough and turns to Christ.




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Dealing with addiction

Zosia and Monika couldn’t find an addiction therapist within a 60 kilometre radius of their town, so they became therapists themselves.




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Latin lights in India

Thirteen young people from Latin America, including several OMers, spent their summer working in India. Eight of them are from Mexico, five from Costa Rica. They were on an exposure programme with India por Herencia, a partner organisation of OM Latin America.




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Not perfect, but willing

OM Mexico meets with young people seeking to serve God in missions during Expomision in Sonora, Mexico.




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Precious like a pearl

Young girls in Mexico learn about abuse and many open up about their own experiences.




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Life after trafficking

For 10 years she was forced into prostitution by her husband. With the help of OM Mexico, Rocio is now building a new life.




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More than a library

Coatzacoalcos, Mexico :: The local mayor boards Logos Hope for a unique arrival and welcomes crew as they settle into a new city.




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Don’t doubt your calling

Coatzacoalcos, Mexico :: Logos Hope's crewmembers encourage a youth group to listen to God's call to serve.




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Instant library!

Coatzacoalcos, Mexico :: A village gets its first library, with books and shelves donated by Logos Hope.




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Living-room Gospel

An OM couple plants a church in North Africa, disciples believers and, preparing to step out, trains local leaders to take responsibility of the fellowship.




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Learning to love Muslim friends

Long-term worker teaches Transform seminar about loving Muslim women, encouraging two participants to deepen relationships with Muslim friends back home.




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Studying English through the Bible

A long-term OM worker in North Africa has the opportunity to study the Bible with local friends.




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Sharing stories in English class

Worker shares how OM’s storytelling course revitalised her English classes and friendships.




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Mothers of different cultures find commonality

A local Chinese mother teaches Cantonese to three Pakistani mothers before they all watch the film 'Magdalena: Released from Shame' together.




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Behind the gold and glitter

Life is not a movie, says one worker who shares her life and Christ with the many broken women in Hong Kong’s brothels.




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Many reached during medical clinic in Chincha

A team of volunteers and doctors attended to over 300 people in a town almost destroyed by an earthquake in 2007.




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Hope for life in Peruvian villages

With a team of 6 people, OM Peru recently went on an outreach to an area called Alto Piura.




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Freedom Challenge climbs Machu Picchu

Forty women climb Machu Picchu to raise awareness about human trafficking during a five-day Freedom Challenge trek in Peru.




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Australian Floods

An update about the flood damage in Eastern Australia




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OM Australia buys new mission base

On 12 December, OM Australia settled on their first-ever permanent base after renting for over 20 years.




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Moving powerfully in the lives of teens

On 1 July 350 teens and leaders poured into the University of Queensland, Australia, for five days of fun and discipleship.




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Life-changing moment

Peter* from MAP Australia has a Muslim friend who attended a church camp. His friend has never been the same since.




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Prayer and the Word of God changes lives

OM worker is amazed to see God change lives, as he peers over his book table on a busy Muslim street in Australia.




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Connecting at TeenStreet Australia

Teens in Europe are gathered this week to connect with Jesus and each other. A month ago, teenagers in Australia had this experience.




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Living out the message of God

Team members of MAP Australia seek to live out the message of the Gospel to all people, no matter how sympathetic or opposed.




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Climbing for the Jogini Girls in India

On 22 August, 150 people climbed in the inaugural OM Boonah Freedom Climb to raise awareness and funding for the Jogini girls of India.




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From Afghanistan to Australia

A former Afghan fighter discovers Jesus Christ in the Qur’an.




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The light in us

A woman once mentally ill walks in the light of Christ after five years living in spiritual, mental and physical darkness.




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Living on a prayer

One Namibian OM worker operates a prayer house—and does so much more.




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Life and light on the Kuiseb

Two native Namibians stand as the only Christians in their community




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New life

A new believer strives for obedience to follow God in difficult circumstances.




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News24 Business | MONEY CLINIC | How can I take better control of my finances?

In the spirit of Women’s Month in August, Tamryn Lamb, head of retail distribution at Allan Gray, shares a few lessons she has learnt over the years to help other women to take control of their finances.




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News24 Business | MONEY CLINIC | I'm struggling to make ends meet. What should I consider before cashing out my savings?

JustMoney.co.za marketing manager Shafeeka Anthony lists the implications to consider before withdrawing savings or investments.




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News24 Business | MONEY CLINIC | I'm in financial trouble. Can I get a loan from my provident fund?

A Fin24 reader facing financial hardship wants to know if it would be possible to get a loan from his provident fund.




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News24 Business | MONEY CLINIC | I can't afford to pay for debt clearance certificate. What are my options?

A News24 Business reader has to pay R500 to receive a debt clearance certificate but is currently unemployed.




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News24 Business | MONEY CLINIC | How do I initiate the process of prescribing my debt?

A News24 Business reader considering prescribing her debt looks to an expert for guidance on how the process works.




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News24 Business | MONEY CLINIC | Should I access my retirement fund or leave it untouched?

A News24 Business reader who resigned from her job with R300 000 accumulated in her retirement savings wants to know if she should access some of her funds.




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News24 Business | MONEY CLINIC | What are the financial considerations of divorce?

Simon Dippenaar, founder and managing partner at Simon Dippenaar & Associates, looks at the financial consequences of divorce and what you should consider.




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News24 Business | MONEY CLINIC | How does my insurer value my motor vehicle?

The Ombud for Short-term Insurance explains how motor vehicles are valued and what this implies for their cover,




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News24 Business | MONEY CLINIC | What exactly is gap cover and why is it important?

Three brokers discuss some of the common misunderstandings about gap cover.




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News24 Business | MONEY CLINIC | I want to invest individually for each of my children. What are my options?

A News24 reader looks to an expert for guidance on the best investment vehicles for each of her children.




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News24 Business | MONEY CLINIC | I don't have a credit history yet - how do I start?

A good credit score is not only necessary when you want to buy a house, car or to fund your studies - it can also save you money. Having no credit history can also count against you.




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News24 Business | MONEY CLINIC | I want to invest. What questions should I ask the financial services provider?

The South African Association of Treasury Advisors highlights the importance of dealing only with an authorised financial services provider when making any investment.