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Category: ‘SHARE’ 255 – Walking with the Afflicted: Seeing Hope in Weariness

Global Conflicts and Peace

Written by Clara Chiu (Head of Partnership Development) Throughout the long process of human history, conflicts have often led to waves of refugees, displacing countless families. Those who migrate internally are known as ‘Internally Displaced Persons’ (IDPs), while those who leave their home country and seek refuge in a neighbouring country are known as ‘Refugees’. These conflicts can be caused by political struggles, religious persecution, ethnic conflicts, and so on. The Institute for Economics & Peace (IEP), an Australian think tank, released the 18th edition of the Global Peace Index 2024 (GPI) in June 2024. The report ranks the level of peace in 163 independent countries and territories, covering 99.7% of the world’s population. The report states that

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Love Your Neighbour: Irrespective of Race, Enduring Assistance

Written by Tony Chan (Senior Communications Officer) Scriptures reading: Luke 10:35 The next day he took out two denarii and gave them to the innkeeper. ‘Look after him’, he said, ‘and when I return, I will reimburse you for any extra expense you may have.’ Luke 10:35 The next day he took out two denarii and gave them to the innkeeper. ‘Look after him’, he said, ‘and when I return, I will reimburse you for any extra expense you may have.’ In the parable of the Good Samaritan, a man fell victim to robbers who not only stole from him but also stripped him of his clothing and beat him severely, leaving him half-dead. Two persons who served

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‘SHARE’ 255 – Walking with the Afflicted: Seeing Hope in Weariness

Written by Ken Wong (Communications Officer) In a turbulent world, news of wars and disasters always surrounds us. In Afghanistan, Lebanon, Ukraine, and Myanmar, the war has devastated countless families, as if there is no end in sight. Although we are not directly affected in Hong Kong, we may still feel powerless and exhausted from the perspective of supporters, donors and bystanders—tiredness that comes from the depths of our hearts and is difficult to resolve. This weariness comes not only from our inability to quickly resolve the problems of war and the problems it brings but also from ‘information fatigue’ and ‘compassion fatigue’. Every day, our screens are filled with tragic news, but there is little glimmer of

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