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by Simon Batchelor
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by Inés Caballero The population of Bolivia consists of many ethnic groups and cultures. Inequality is common, resulting in poverty and lack of opportunities. In the rural mountain areas, agricultural activities are suffering due to unpredictable weather patterns and continuous periods of drought. Many people are therefore migrating to cities such as Oruro and Potosí. Unfortunately, these migrants are rarely able to find good employment because their low level of education and training does ...
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by Ros Holland A refugee is a person who moves away from their own country because they feel unsafe there due to race, religion, political opinion or being a member of a particular social group. Someone who wants to be recognised as a refugee is an asylum seeker.
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We live in a day and age where millions of people wander the earth in search of a better livelihood and hope. The Bible recognises this reality. It contains stories of war and triumph, displacement and pain, frustration and hope. Through it all we can see that God cares for migrants.
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The AIDS pandemic is a cause of migration. For example, people living with HIV might move to avoid stigma by their community or return to rural homes for support when they become sick. People also often migrate after the death of their partner and orphaned children might move to be with family or to find work.
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As a result of attacks by the Lord’s Resistance Army (a rebel group which has been fighting against the Government of Uganda for the last 20 years) over 3,000 people fled from the north of Uganda. Many fled to a town called Soroti in the centre of the country, but some continued their journey to Akoboi, a small village 25 kilometres further on. After walking for more than four days, they arrived with very little money and no food. The community leaders of Akoboi contacted the pastor of the ...
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Article compiled by Rebecca Dennis
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by Osvaldo Munguía
Resource Type: Magazine
Considers some of the positive and negative aspects of migration
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It is very easy to associate risks with places and events outside the home, but every day thousands of people are injured within their home by accidents that could have been avoided. Here are four simple ways of reducing the risk of injury or death to household members.
