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Christ-Centered Compassion
November 9, 2015
Today’s post is written by Adriaan Overbeeke. Adriaan serves as the chairman of the CAMA Board. Compassion Is in Our DNA CAMA came into existence in 1972 out of a compassionate response to the plight of refugees fleeing Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia at the close of the Vietnam War. Moved by compassion, the men and woman […]
Continue ReadingA Sense of Ownership
July 20, 2015
Today’s post is written by Mike Sohm. Without ownership on the part of local participants, projects are very likely to fail. Thus, one of CAMA’s core values is local collaboration—which includes local ownership. Ownership, in this case, is similar to buy in. It reflects participation in the decision making process and a commitment to support carrying out that decision. It is […]
Continue ReadingThe Top 10 Reasons You Should Prepare for a Disaster
May 4, 2015
Responding to a major disaster is compelling and exciting—but preparing for a disaster is not as compelling and certainly not exciting. Yet preparation can significantly reduce the impact of a disaster and facilitate both immediate and long-term recovery. Still, it’s a tough sell to get individuals, families, and local churches to prepare for a disaster. Here […]
Continue ReadingCompassion
August 25, 2014
Today’s post is written by Mike Sohm. When “compassion” is part of your name and identity, it speaks to what drives and motivates you as an organization. Compassion is not something you can fake or sustain long term on your own. It is revealed in response to something external to ourselves, and it often results in […]
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