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The War Cry | NOVEMBER 2015
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team from IHQ Communica-
tions traveled to India in May
2015 to produce a documen-
tary film about The Salvation Army's
ministry in its oldest mission field.
India - For the Love of God pre-
miered at the Boundless Film Festival
during 2015's international congress in
London, which celebrated the Army's
150th anniversary. The documentary is
now available online at sar.my/iftlog.
It is the fruit of extensive travel and
research by a team from the Interna-
tional Headquarters Communications
Department consisting of Major John
Murray, Gary Rose and David Giles.
They traveled to India last May to re-
port on the work of the Army there.
The 25-minute film contains foot-
age of remarkable Salvation Army
ministry in its six territories across
India. It is an engaging source of
information for Bible study and other
group settings.
India � For the Love of God
BOUNDLESS
MISSION PRIORITY
Building on the Moral and Spiritual Imperative
Statement signed by General Andr� Cox and more
than 50 other world faith leaders since April 2015,
the action framework focuses on three key areas
to "end extreme poverty": evidence of what
works; advocacy to keep this a global priority; and
partnerships to encourage people to work
together towards this important goal.
The sustainable development plan identifies 17
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and 169
targets that apply to every country in the world.
Priority has been given to addressing the needs of
the poorest people--a priority for The Salvation
Army for the past 150 years.
Dr. Ban Ki-moon, UN Secretary-General, urged
the faith groups to "use your enormous influence
as bridge-builders, as proponents of the universal
values that connect all faiths and traditions and as
role models who speak out against hatred. Our
faiths call on us to reduce inequality and reach out
to those who are furthest behind. Your
engagement and support will be crucial."
Lt. Colonel Dean Pallant, director of the
International Social Justice Commission (ISJC)
and international accountability movement
coordinator, addressed the meeting, noting:
Army Underscores Commitment to
UN Sustainable Development Goals
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s the 193 countries of the United Nations signed on to an ambitious 15-year
plan for the sustainable development of the planet during the UN General
Assembly, Commissioner William Cochrane, International Secretary to the
Chief of the Staff, attended a high-level meeting of faith leaders and UN and World
Bank executives to develop an action framework to end extreme poverty.
Lt. Colonel Pallant and Sharleen Lucero
of the International Justice Commission
present Gordon Brown with signatures
the Army collected for the #UpForSchool
petition, part of the 10 million signatures he
presented to the UN's Dr. Ban Ki-moon.
Emergency Services
As treacherous flooding hit North and South Carolina in October, The Salvation Army provided mass feeding
and hydration support at nine locations and coordinated with state and local emergency management
officials and agencies including the American Red Cross to serve communities in need. Plans for longterm
rebuilding and assistance programs were also underway. Updates at www.salvationarmycarolinas.org
Donations accepted at www.salvationarmyusa.org
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