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American University of the Caribbean

Type: VHS
Author: Academic Committee for Agriculture and Environment
( Caribbean , Education , Environment , General , Mission )

Invitation to participate in preparing Christian leaders for the future of Haiti. Many of Haitian young people leave Haiti for education (unavailable in Haiti) and never return. The Academic Committee for Agriculture and Environmental Science is trying to re-establish a Christ-centered agricultural program at the American University of the Caribbean, with the hope that the graduates will be prepared to assume leadership roles in the agricultural development of Haiti.

Business of Hunger, The

Type: VHS
Author:
( Africa , Asia , Caribbean , Central America , General , Global , Hunger , Mission , Outreach , United States )

In many Third World countries, cash crops are exported while the poor go hungry. This phenomenon, one of the major causes of world hunger, is examined in Latin America, Africa, Asia, and the U.S.A.

Encounter With Christ

Type: VHS
Author: Advance # 025100
( Caribbean , Central America , General , Global , Mission , Outreach , United Methodist )

Advance #025100. Plea to support this mission especially in Latin America and th Caribbean. Video explains the program of this creative mission and shows how you can support it.

La Iglesia Methodista De Christo - Una Historia De Fe

Type: VHS
Author: Advance
( Caribbean , General , Mission )

**In Spanish** La iglesia en Puerto Rico constituye un pueblo gozoso. Su congregacion ha estado apoyando a la iglesia de Puerto Rico a traves de sus ofrendas al programa Avance Por Christo y por su iglesia, es por esa razon que deseamos compartir con ustedes una historia de fe.

Many Faces of the Caribbean, The

Type: VHS
Author:
( Caribbean , Culture , General , History , Lifestyle )

An excellent overview of life in the Caribbean today--the people and their cultures, religious beliefs, struggles and hopes. A variety of Caribbean people help to convey the unique qualities and contributions of the region. From somber reflections on historical realities to expressions of irrepressible hope; from sober looks at the region's economy to demonstrations of successful grassroots cooperatives, biting social commentary, and loving recreations of ancient traditions. Arranged in six...

Puerto Rico: A Caribbean Paradox

Type: VHS
Author:
( Caribbean , Culture , General )

This video is an introduction for North Americans to some of the paradoxes of Puerto Rico. The island is fully Caribbean in history, language, and culture, yet, according to Congress, it "belongs to, but is not part of" the United States. But change is in the wind, and the churches are involved in thinking through the issues. It also includes 2 classic documentaries: PUERTO RICO: Our Right to Decide and LISTEN.