Podcasts about life africa

The growing population and vibrant faith of African Catholics have engendered a long-expressed hope that the future of the Church is in Africa. Based on a model of solidarity and mutual enrichment between the Church in Africa and the Church in the United States, Church Life Africa (CLA), a strategic initiative at the University of Notre Dame, takes this hope seriously and calls for an intentional investment in its promise. Special Guests: Fr. Joachim Ozonze, Fr. Ken Amadi, and Fr. William Orbih.

Underprivileged communities in Africa continue to suffer from a lack of access to basic healthcare services. The increasing population and the ongoing shortage of skilled healthcare professionals make it difficult to provide quality healthcare services to these populations. As a result, many people die from preventable or curable diseases. However, some organizations are working tirelessly to bridge the gap between the healthcare needs of these people and the available health services. Find out how Doctors for Life Africa is working to provide medical care for African communities. Want to support Doctors for Life?  https://doctorsforlife.co.za/

In this moment Africa Brooke discusses the importance of accountability and how taking responsibility is the opposite of self-sabotage. From her own past experiences, Africa knows that it is all too easy to externalise and place the blame outside of yourself. This is a way of avoiding self reflecting and truly examining the role you play in the decisions and negative outcomes in your life. However, the opposite is also true that we always have the ability and power to change even the smallest part of our circumstances for the better. Listen to the full episode here -https://g2ul0.app.link/m3QAsHUn6tb Africa: https://africabrooke.com https://www.instagram.com/africabrooke/?hl=en Watch the Episodes On Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/TheDiaryOfACEO/videos

This week we sit down to with author and van lifer, Dot Bekker. Between November 2018 and August 2019, Dot traveled from Spain to her hometown in Zimbabwe in an old, self-converted campervan; A 1998 Blue Ford Transit, lovingly named BlueBelle, who also happened to be a 2WD. That's right, Dot & BlueBelle, against all odds, (slowly) drove 20,000km solo to get 'home to Africa'. And the stories & insights that she shares with us from this trip are truly inspirational. Dot's hope is to motivate others to take on challenges and to realise their own potential because as she wrote in her book, ”if an ordinary sixty-year old woman could make something extraordinary happen, then so can you.” Dot's Book “Going Home to Africa” is available here: https://amzn.to/3YVVwMx Learn more about how you can connect with & support Dot's charity work here: www.goinghometoafrica.com Send Dot your emojis on Instagram here: @goinghometoafrica

Claire is delighted to welcome her boss and the owner of KJ Dance, Kristy Blakeslee to the podcast! Kristy has been a dance studio owner for 30 years and has loads of wisdom to share on how to cultivate an environment for growth, trust, and passion in the workplace. Claire and Kristy chat about the greatest joys and challenges of their work and the importance of relationship building through vulnerability and communication on all platforms. They talk about the difference between a career and a calling and how God has shifted callings through different seasons of their life. Kristy and her husband are also partnered with Here's Life Africa, a mission to share Jesus with the world. She opens up about how God brought their lives together, her best marriage advice, and how they work to live purpose filled lives together. Sit down and get comfy because this episode is jam packed with advice you will want to remember! Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0sNLuwUXQsY85mvhk6xJJW Follow Sweet As Honey on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/sweetashoneypodcast/ Claire's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/clairewolford/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sweetashoneypodcast/support

La peregrinación penitencial, como el mismo la ha definido, del Papa a Canadá está dejando cientos de imágenes y momentos. El Papa comenzó su viaje en la región de Alberta destacando la importancia de Caminar juntos, rezar juntos, trabajar juntos, para que los sufrimientos del pasado dejen el lugar a un futuro de justicia, de sanación y de reconciliación aludiendo al lema de su visita que es el mismo del proceso que vive la iglesia canadiense con las comunidades indígenas.La segunda etapa de su viaje, que culmina el 30 de julio, ha sido en la región francófona del país. En Quebec, en su encuentro con las autoridades, el Papa puso la hoja de arce, símbolo de Canadá, como símil de la nación canadiense construida gracias a un mosaico de tradiciones y culturas. Obianuju Ekeocha presidenta de Culture of Life Africa, una organización que promueve una auténtica cultura de la vida en África y en todo el mundo ha concedido una entrevista a Omnes en la que destaca cómo las políticas anticonceptivas impuestas en África suponen, en la práctica, un nuevo colonialismo. Obianuju, que hace diez años remitió una carta abierta a Melinda Gates en la que exponía las necesidades reales del mundo africano señala que a pesar de que en estos años han cambiado muchas cosas en el mundo, las necesidades humanas básicas en toda África siguen siendo especialmente acuciantes ya que África sigue siendo el continente con las mayores tasas de mortalidad materna así como la región con menos acceso al agua potable, y con las tasas más bajas de escolarización. El Rector de la Universidad Pontificia de la Santa Cruz y Profesor de Derecho de la Persona, Luis Felipe Navarro es el autor de una interesante reflexión sobre el motu proprio “Ad charisma tuendum”, El autor apunta que en el reciente motu el Papa Francisco ha vuelto a poner de relieve la complementariedad de los dones jerárquicos y carismáticos ya que la Prelatura del Opus Dei fue constituida por Juan Pablo II, con la Constitución apostólica Ut sit, para llevar a cabo un fin propio de estos entes jerárquicos: la realización de peculiares obras pastorales y el Opus Dei tiene una tarea peculiar en la misión evangelizadora de la Iglesia: difundir la llamada a la santidad en el mundo, a través de la santificación del trabajo y de las tareas familiares y sociales del cristiano. En este caso, encontramos un ente que es jerárquico ya que su guía es un Prelado, que actúa con la colaboración necesaria de un presbiterio y de fieles laicos y a la vez carismático porque tiene que vivir y difundir ese carisma.

Obianuju Ekeocha from Culture of Life Africa talks about what she's been up to, events she's speaking at and her reaction around the world to Roe v Wade. Louis Brown from Christ Medicus looks at the spate of attacks on pro-life pregnancy centers and the regulatory attacks by the Health and Human Services on pharmacists and other medical professionals.

Obianuju Ekeocha from Culture of Life Africa talks about what she's been up to, events she's speaking at and her reaction around the world to Roe v Wade. Louis Brown from Christ Medicus looks at the spate of attacks on pro-life pregnancy centers and the regulatory attacks by the Health and Human Services on pharmacists and other medical professionals.

Key Points:What qualifications are required to mentor othersHow the mentoring process is beneficial to the mentor and menteeHow to lead and guide your menteeReferences:Download the session worksheet, watch the video, or listen to the podcast on our website: https://driventolead.org/sessions/session-44/Learn more about Here's Life Africa: https://www.hereslifeafrica.com Table Talk takes place after the message at our monthly meeting. It is a round-table discussion time for the men to consider these questions, walk through life together, and encourage each other. Take time to think through these questions and how you can apply today's message to your life.Table Talk Questions:What would be a benefit for you to be involved in a mentoring process?How can you influence, guide, or direct someone in the mentoring process?What is the qualification to become a mentor to other men? Keep in Touch:Website: https://driventolead.org/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/driventolead.orgYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHa8qG1duRWfPFZOpDjak0AThanks for listening! If you enjoy the podcast, please leave a review and share Driven to Lead with your friends. If you live in the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex, we would love to have you join us at our monthly men's breakfast - learn more about this event on our website.

"Embracing Culture Leads to a Wonderful Life" We're back with Africa Yoon today, to hear more about her journey of embracing Korean culture and how it has changed her life. Before we speak to her, our writers this week wanted to delve into a more serious topic than what we might be used to. If you're in Britain, you'll know about how hot the topic of migration has been in recent years. If not, stay tuned to find out.  Join us on our socials, we'd love to hear from you! Instagram: https:///www.instagram.com/metaphoricallyspeakingdelia/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/metaphoricallyspeakingdelia/ Also remember to join us live @ 9 am GMT on Mondays at: http:www.colourful.com or on DAB radio Host - Delia Dolor Segment Writer & Script Supervisor - Sabina Lall-Chopra Garcia Production Assistant & Social Media Graphics - Oduwa Osemwenkhae  Editor - Jonathan Woods Social Media Videos - Ernie De Neve Social Media Director - Yuri Maniz Tarone

"Embracing culture leads to a wonderful life" Delia catches up with Africa Yoon, a celebrated activist, who has just completed her memoir “The Korean” about how embracing Korean culture restored her health. We talk about taking criticism and finding mentorship in the Korean community. www.thekoreanbook.com Join us on our socials, we'd love to hear from you! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/metaphoricallyspeakingdelia/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/metaphoricallyspeakingdelia/ Also remember to join us live @ 9 am GMT on Mondays at: http://www.colourful.com Or on DAB radio Host - Delia Dolor Segment Writer - Imogen Cappleman Script Supervisor - Sabina Lall-Chopra Garcia Production Assistant & Social Media Graphics - Oduwa Osemwenkhae  Editor - Jonathan Woods Social Media Videos - Ernie De Neve Social Media Director - Yuri Maniz Tarone

In today's episode of Lust is Boring, Jason is joined by Obianuju Ekeocha, Specialist Biomedical Scientist from Nigeria who unmasks the horrid strategies being used by government agencies, family planning groups, and philanthropic foundations to “help” developing nations with issues of poverty, fertility, and HIV.  Discover the truth and then learn what you can do to stop these human rights violations. Together, Jason and Obianuju discuss:    Why the international community “excommunicated” a liberal Harvard scientist  How African women are being forced into sterilization Why pharmaceutical companies experiment on women in developing nations The ugly reality of philanthropic racism and ideological colonialism  The truth behind the Bill and Melinda Gates foundation  Why HIV rates are lowest in the countries that don't promote condoms Get the Book: Target Africa: https://www.ignatius.com/Target-Africa-P2384.aspx Watch the Documentary: Strings Attached: https://www.amazon.com/Strings-Attached-Obianuju-Ekeocha/dp/B07N4ZR5X1 Culture of Life Africa: http://cultureoflifeafrica.com/meet-uju.html Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/obianuju.ekeocha/?hl=en   Twitter: @obianuju   Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/jasonevert Try Hallow for Free: https://hallow.com/lustisboring/ Get Strive 21 for FREE: covenanteyes.sjv.io/4eJz0r      Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/jasonevert MissionariesOfChastity.com

Obianuju Ekeocha found and president of Culture of Life Africa has information on how to take part in "Target Africa: The Harms of US funded Contraception Campaigns." Michael Vacca examines President Biden's latest changes regarding restrictions on fetal tissue research and relaxing the "in person" rule when getting chemical abortants.

This week, we are introducing you to our announcers who are serving alongside us at New Life Africa Satellite Network. Today, meet Justus Owaka, Presenter in Africa! Listen, pray, and share!

This week, we are introducing you to our announcers who are serving alongside us at New Life Africa Satellite Network. Today, meet Talia Taule, Presenter in Africa! Listen, pray, and share!

This week, we are introducing you to our announcers who are serving alongside us at New Life Africa Satellite Network. Today, meet Yohana Dionis, Presenter in Africa! Listen, pray, and share!

This week, we are introducing you to our announcers who are serving alongside us at New Life Africa Satellite Network. Today, meet Jackline Raphael Bugatiko, Presenter in Tanzania! Listen, pray, and share!

On "EWTN News Nightly" tonight: In an effort to assure and convince Americans that the coronavirus vaccines that arrived in record time are safe and effective, Vice President Mike Pence publicly received a coronavirus vaccine shot on live TV this morning. His wife Karen and the U.S. Surgeon General also rolled up their sleeves before the cameras. Meanwhile, all fingers point at Russia as the source of a huge cyber hack on government agencies. Republican Congressman Mike Gallagher, from Wisconsin, joins to talk more about the apparent cyberattack. The Food and Drug Administration is evaluating a vaccine developed by Moderna, and the National Institutes of Health. A final decision could clear the way for its use as early as Monday. Congressional leaders had set today as the deadline to approve a $900 billion pandemic relief deal, and tie it with a $1.4 trillion funding package, before the federal government runs out of money. Even though, Congressional aids pulled an all nighter, they are now expected to blow past their midnight deadline. Also, a new film, "Africa's Pandemic: A Gateway to Neocolonialism", explores how amid the COVID-19 pandemic, some western donors are using this time as an opportunity to push the ideology of legalized abortion under the cover of humanitarian relief to countries in the developing world. Founder and President of Culture of Life Africa, filmmaker and pro-life advocate, Obianuju Ekeocha, joins to talk more about the issue. A book titled, "Sharing the Wisdom of Time", by Pope Francis about the perspectives of the elderly is the basis for an upcoming series by Netflix. Rome Correspondent, Colm Flynn joins to discuss the series and the book that inspired it. Don't miss out on the latest news and analysis from a Catholic perspective. Get EWTN News Nightly delivered to your email: https://ewtn.com/enn

In this episode, I speak with Obianuju Ekeocha about the problem of ideological colonialism in Africa in the 21st Century. We discuss how Western governments, international aid agencies, and NGOs impose western, secularist ideas about life, family, and marriage on Africa. Obianuju argues that what we are seeing is a type of cultural annexation of Africa by Western elites that is a new type of colonialism. She argues that just like with 20th century colonialism Western elites collude with African leaders and go against the will of the population. Obianuju (Uju for short) Ekeocha is the author of "Target Africa", the writer and producer of the documentary film, "Strings Attached", and the founder and president of Culture of Life Africa, an initiative dedicated to the promotion and defense of the African values of the sanctity of life, beauty of marriage, blessings of motherhood and the dignity of family life. Culture of Life Africa answers the assaults on these values with African women's voices. Visit https://www.themoralimagination.com/episodes/obianujo-ekeocha for show notes and resources.

Obianuju Ekeocha (Uju) is biomedical scientist who lives and works in the United Kingdom. A native African woman, Uju is the founder of “Culture of Life Africa,” an organization dedicated to defending the sanctity and dignity of human life through the dissemination of good information, research, and education. Uju is an internationally acclaimed pro-life speaker and strategist who has spoken in 18 countries, as well as the United Nations. Uju joins Tom Shakely and Noah Brandt to speak about Africa and the culture of life, ideological neocolonialism, philanthropic racism, and more. Target Africa: Ideological Neo-Colonialism Of The Twenty-First Century https://www.amazon.com/Target-Africa-Ideological-Neo-colonialism-Twenty-first/dp/1621642151 Culture of Life Africa http://cultureoflifeafrica.com

Guest, Obianuju Ekeocha from Culture of Life Africa joins Trending with Timmerie to discuss how Planned Parenthood & the Gates Foundation targets Africa. Does contraception protect women from gender inequality and sexual abuse? Comprehensive sex education is causing further problems in the naturally pro-life culture of Africa. How has the ongoing influence of western civilization and it’s pro-abortion influence impacted a naturally prolife mindset? NEWS: don't forget to subscribe to "Trending with Timmerie" the podcast of her daily show - now available on your favorite podcasting apps! Listen to Timmerie's daily show 4pm PT | 7pm ET on Relevant Radio at or the Relevant Radio app https://relevantradio.com/listen/trending Host Timmerie to run a workshop in your area https://www.radiotrending.com/booktimmerie

The Jason Jones Show, Subscribe, gives us 5 stars and write a review! Thank you.Follow Jason  on twitter @JasonJonesShow and instagram @TGCwithJasonand on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/osu4491Visit Movie to Movement @ www.MovieToMovement.comObianuju EkeochaCulture of Life Africa:  http://cultureoflifeafrica.com/Obianuju Ekeocha on twitter @obianujuTarget Africa: Ideological Neo-Colonialism Of The Twenty-First Centuryby Amazon.comLearn more: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1621642151/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_U_YOa5EbP57BMJF

Uju Ekeocha Founder & President – Culture of Life Africa speaking at the 2017 Bringing America Back to Life Convention:  The topic of Uju’s talk is:  “The 21st Century Neo-Colonialism of Sexual and Reproductive Health & Rights in 3rd World Countries”

As the culture wages war on life, Obianuju Ekeocha, founder and president of Culture of Life Africa, continues to fight by sharing the truth. You'll be surprised at the disturbing ways some non-profits are changing how they provide aid to those in need. Today's show is brought to you by our friends at Morning Star OB/GYN: http://www.morningstarobgyn.com and Pediatrics http://mstarpeds.com

Last week in Reykjavik, Iceland, The Women Leaders Global Forum gathered to recognize and celebrate women making a positive difference in the world. The “Trailblazer Award” honored women who've won high political office. Others were recognized for their work in easing various stigmas and discrimination women face around the world. There was even a category for female Nobel Prize Laureates—an award on top of an award, if you will.          While I am happy to say congratulations to them all, I couldn't help but think of the amazing women who are at least as worthy of recognition yet are never mentioned at any of these secular events.          The women I am thinking of have at least one thing in common: In their various causes and through very different work, they speak up for those who, in our culture, have no voice: the unborn, those with disabilities, or victims of the sexual revolution. In doing so, they stand courageously against powerful cultural norms. If they worked on behalf of culturally acceptable causes, their names would be celebrated with the others.          Obianuju Ekeocha, or “Uju” as her friends call her, is the founder and president of Culture of Life Africa. A Nigeria-born biomedical scientist, she's devoted her life to promoting the sanctity of life, the beauty of marriage, and the blessing of family in Africa.          In fact, Uju is one of the main leaders of the pro-life movement on that continent. Her bold declarations in defense of the unborn and against progressive sexual ethics is confronting what she calls Western ideological imperialism. By the way, Uju will be speaking at our 2020 Wilberforce Weekend this May, and trust me, you won't want to miss it.          Another heroine to know: Rachael Denhollander. This gymnast-turned lawyer brought down USA Gymnastics doctor and serial abuser Larry Nassar. In doing so, she enabled hundreds of his victims to have a voice, and is now spending her time as a wife, a mother and a crusader for the dignity of women and girls, especially calling the church to take sexual abuse seriously. We recently interviewed her on the BreakPoint Podcast.          Then there's Lila Rose, president and founder of Live Action. Lila is one of the most influential voices in the modern pro-life movement, and the unquestioned media leader. From her undercover work exposing Planned Parenthood to her defense of the pro-life cause in mainstream media, she's a powerhouse—and proof that the pro-life movement is, in many ways, being led by a younger generation.          There's Katy Faust, an author, a children's-rights activist, and founder of the organization Them Before Us. She's challenging one of the foulest lies of the sexual revolution: that the desires of adults trump the rights of children, especially their right to have a mom and dad. In one of our recent “What Would You Say?” videos, she debunks the popular but poisonous idea that love is the only thing required to make a family. She'll also be at our next Wilberforce Weekend.          Making the same case at the scholarly level is Helen Alvare, associate professor of law at George Mason University and a champion of life and the family in the legal sphere. She's one of the intellectual heavy-hitters of our time—including in amicus briefs to the Supreme Court—that marriage is worth preserving, children deserve parents, and unborn life is worth protecting.          I feel like the author of Hebrews here. I'm running out of time to talk about Reggie Littlejohn, founder and president of Women's Rights Without Frontiers, and the world's leading opponent of sex-selective and forced abortion in China. And of course, Emily Colson and Joni Eareckson-Tada, who have dedicated their lives to honoring the dignity of those with disabilities, especially in recent years, leading battle against selective abortion, assisted suicide and euthanasia. Through books and speaking they've made the case, like few else can, that a society that welcomes the vulnerable is a beautiful place worth living in.          These women are forces of restoration. Not only do they deserve recognition for the incredible work they do. They deserve recognition because the causes they represent and the groups for whom they speak aren't popular in this culture. God bless these worthy women. If I were on an award committee, they'd have my vote.

Western governments and NGOs are pushing the Sexual Revolution on Africa, using strings-attached development aid. Of all the funds from Western nations going to “development” in Africa, the majority are for population control. Obianuju Ekeocha is raising awareness about this form of neo-colonialism in which rich Westerners force their anti-culture on African peoples, because for them a better Africa is one with fewer Africans. One organization, Marie Stopes International, is even performing abortions in countries where they are illegal. Links Watch Strings Attached https://www.amazon.com/Strings-Attached-Obianuju-Ekeocha/dp/B07N5DSSN7 Target Africa: Ideological Neo-Colonialism in the Twenty-First Century https://www.ignatius.com/Target-Africa-P2384.aspx Culture of Life Africa http://cultureoflifeafrica.com/ Connect the Dots With Obianuju https://www.youtube.com/user/COLAfrica https://twitter.com/obianuju

Our guest today is Obianuju Ekeocha: founder and president of Culture of Life Africa, an initiative dedicated to the promotion and defense of the African values of the sanctity of life, beauty of marriage, blessings of motherhood and the dignity of family life. Ekeocha is the author of “Target Africa: Ideological Neo-colonialism of the Twenty-first Century.” She has spoken before the United Nations & the Canadian Parliament. She’s also appeared on the BBC’s “Focus on Africa.” A practicing biomedical scientist, Ekeocha holds a Masters degree in biomedical science from the University of East London and a Bachelors degree in microbiology from the University of Nigeria. In March 2019 she delivered the annual human dignity lecture for the Office of Life and Human Dignity in our own McGrath Institute for Church Life. The title “The Primacy of Reproductive Health and Rights and the Rise of Ideological Neo-colonialism.” You can find the video of that lecture at mcgrath.nd.edu/life. ------ RESOURCES 2019 Human Dignity Lecture - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U0fuTT-bQqs&feature=youtu.be ------ Live: www.redeemerradio.com Follow Redeemer Radio on Facebook/Twitter/Instagram: @RedeemerRadio Follow McGrath Institute for Church Life on Facebook/Twitter/Instagram: @McGrathND Subscribe to the Podcast: iTunes | Google Play | SoundCloud

Internationally acclaimed speaker, author and social activist. Born and raised in Nigeria. Founder and president of Culture of Life Africa. Author of Target Africa. - Obianuju Ekeocha - Wednesday, March 13, 2019

Hour 1  Nancy 'Sad' Pelosi: Late Term Abortion ban is 'sad'...lies thru her teeth on abortion...President Trumps bold move on Late-term abortion...stuns the Schumer's and Pelosi's of the Democratic party...don't let Trump derangement syndrome deny the truth?...Dems attempt to Fact-Check Trump SOTU? ...Keys In Space?... Even more 'impressed' ' with President Trump after SOTU experience? ...Ex-ESPN host Tweets State of the Union assassination reference, then deletes? ...the Left celebrates Nancy Pelosi's 'rudeness' towards President Trump at SOTU?   Hour 2 Obianuju Ekeocha "Uju"...Author, "Target Africa" Founder & President, Culture of Life Africa...Nigerian Scientist: Gates Foundation Funding "Population" Control in Africa...Flashback: President Obama on deaf ears?...money better spent on real women issues of life ...Is the Left over playing their hand?...Depends on who you ask? ...Live from the Middle-East, Operation Underground Railroad CEO, Tim Ballard joins to discuss his meeting with President Trump...how 'walls' do work, to save people...ISIS is alive an well in Iraq? ...OUR in action? ...Virginia Blackface Mania is spreading the Nation?   Hour 3 'Truth Bombs' and Coincidences? with BlazeTV's Steve Deace...in-studio Movie review: 'Unplanned'...not just another cheesy Pro-Life preachy movie?...forces one to confront Abortion, brutally? ...What President Trump needs to do to get Re-Elected?...needs to become more 'likeable' and ''creditable' with women going forward?...How can he do that?...Trump's language was very powerful last Tuesday night? ...GB quizzed on the Mendoza Line?...2020 Democrat candidate = Open Communist Candidate?...We're living out the times of the Old Testament, again? ...Just one bad economy away from a Socialist President? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

CliffCentral.com — Zareef Minty from Inspired Youth SA, talks with Sibusiso from Dream for Life Africa about how they inspire, guide and changes the lives of many South Africans on a regular basis. He also touches on entrepreneurship, education, unemployment and everything in between. You know, the important stuff! #InspiredYouthSA

The culture of death is spreading, often disguised as philanthropic or sociopolitical programs. Obianuju Exeocha, founder and president of Culture of Life Africa, is fighting back. Today's broadcast brought to you in part by Solidarity Healthshare www.solidarityhealthshare.org/

Obianuju Ekeocha, a Nigerian-born scientist who runs Culture of Life Africa, is a world-renowned pro-life activist. She joined Jonathon Van Maren to talk about her new book, Target Africa: Ideological Neo-colonialism of the Twenty-first Century

Ever see a bully and want to stand up to him, but couldn’t quite do it? Maybe fear got in the way, or you figured the net result wouldn’t be worth it. Obianuju (“Uju” for short) Ekeocha has mastered the art of standing up to bullies in the form of those who push the culture of death onto her beloved Africa. In 2012, Uju had had enough of well-meaning First World leaders injecting contraception and abortion requirements into foreign policy to “help the poor Africans” and she wrote an Open Letter to Melinda Gates, wife of Bill. That Letter went viral and the foundress of Culture of Life Africa (www.cultureoflifeafrica.com) soon found herself debating pro-abortion advocates on the BBC, advising African Members of Parliament, and speaking at conferences around the world. In our interview, she shares insights into best practices for effectively and persuasively arguing on behalf of the culture of life. Uju is working on a major book by Ignatius Press, titled Target Africa, and is crowdfunding a documentary. Inspiring!   Don’t forget to Subscribe to the show in YouTube, as well as the podcast so you can get the weekly show updates. Please leave an honest review of the show in iTunes or Stitcher.  Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and greatly appreciated!

Fr. Mark speaks with Obianuju Ekeocha (Uju for short), an internationally acclaimed pro-life speaker and strategist. She is the founder and president of Culture of Life Africa, an initiative dedicated to the promotion and defense of the African values of the sanctity of life, beauty of marriage, blessings of motherhood and the dignity of family life.

One little prayer back in 2011 led Obianuju Ekeocha to become the voice for Africa pro-life issues. Obianuju Ekeocha (aka Uju) is the founder and president of Culture of Life Africa. She advises members of African Parliament, UN Delegates, and the Vatican on the varied pro-life issues pertaining to Africa. You can connect with Uju at www.cultureoflifeafrica.com and on Twitter (@obianuju). Support the show (http://www.patreon.com/leahdarrow)

June 13, 2013 This week’s episode: “Blessed are They”: St Margaret Mary “Among Women” Guest: Uju Ekeocha This week we talk with one Among Women listener about how she was blessed by the ministry of Among Women and how it deepened her faith and helped her discover how each woman is called to be a saint and be a force for good in the world. In this extended Among Women podcast, Uju Ekeocha describes her own growth in responding to what God is calling her, and us, to do to build a culture of life. A Catholic woman born and raised and educated in Nigeria, Africa, Uju is a Specialist Biomedical Scientist today in Canterbury, England, UK. Last year, her life began to change when her open letter of protest to Melinda Gates against proposed distribution of contraception to Africans in her country went viral and caught the attention of people around the world. The momentum  led Uju to form Culture of Life Africa, an initiative that has just held its first pro-life conference in Nigeria, and  is endorsed now by the Vatican’s Pontifical Council for the Laity, and the bishops conference in Nigeria. All because one woman, motivated by her faith in God and love of life, spoke up against the encroaching culture of death. Also on today’s show, we look at some of the writings of St Margaret Mary about the Sacred Heart of Jesus during this month that celebrates that devotion. Links for this episode: Book: Thoughts and Sayings of St Margaret Mary Culture of Life Africa website Culture of Life Africa Facebook page Uju’s Open Letter to Melinda Gates Pictures and blog posts from the Culture of Life Africa’s Mission and Conference in Nigeria Other shows of related interest:  AW 123: more from the writings of St Margaret Mary AW 89: the life of St Margaret Mary Alacoque Reminders: Help Pat make a Special Edition of Among Women talking about the feminine genius! Send your comments to Pat Gohn about Blessed, Beautiful and Bodacious at amongwomenpodcast@me.com, or to the Among Women podcast facebook page. Or record your feedback at the AW voicemail line at 206-376-0428. For more information about this, you can read this blog post and also leave your comments in the combox. Thanks for you participation! Photo at the top of the page from Culture of Life Africa. Obianuju Ekeocha, founder of Culture of Life Africa  

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