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			<title><![CDATA[Fighting Goliath]]></title>
			<author><![CDATA[Diana Peterson]]></author>            <link>http://www.nuruinternational.org/blogs/general/fightinggoliath.html#comment6</link>
            <description><![CDATA[This is fantastic, Jake!  Congratulations!  You're an inspiration to us all!]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 24 Oct 2008 01:29:56 -0400</pubDate>
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			<author><![CDATA[Catalina Saldarriaga]]></author>            <link>http://www.nuruinternational.org/blogs/general/fightinggoliath.html#comment7</link>
            <description><![CDATA[What an inspiring mission.  It gives me goosebumps to think of the amazing things that lie ahead ... and the opportunity to join you in that journey!  Count me in!]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 24 Oct 2008 09:33:29 -0400</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Fighting Goliath]]></title>
			<author><![CDATA[Gina, Center for Social Innovation, Stanford GSB]]></author>            <link>http://www.nuruinternational.org/blogs/general/fightinggoliath.html#comment8</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Jake, what an inspiring and beautiful website and blog you have created. You and Nuru will accomplish amazing things! <br />
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            <pubDate>Fri, 24 Oct 2008 11:03:31 -0400</pubDate>
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			<author><![CDATA[Ralph rogers]]></author>            <link>http://www.nuruinternational.org/blogs/general/fightinggoliath.html#comment9</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Jake,<br />
<br />
Nice rework on the web site and I love the social marketing effort.<br />
<br />
rr]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 24 Oct 2008 16:48:13 -0400</pubDate>
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			<author><![CDATA[Nicole Campanella]]></author>            <link>http://www.nuruinternational.org/blogs/general/fightinggoliath.html#comment10</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Jake I am so stoked to hear that you are following your heart! The Lord has burdend your heart with such a beautiful thing.<br />
Belssings to you. ]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 25 Oct 2008 01:39:39 -0400</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Fighting Goliath]]></title>
			<author><![CDATA[cuban reuben]]></author>            <link>http://www.nuruinternational.org/blogs/general/fightinggoliath.html#comment11</link>
            <description><![CDATA[i'm so proud of you.  keep up the good fight and the good work and try not to get struck by lightning again.  ]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 25 Oct 2008 23:26:45 -0400</pubDate>
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			<author><![CDATA[cuban reuben]]></author>            <link>http://www.nuruinternational.org/blogs/general/fightinggoliath.html#comment12</link>
            <description><![CDATA[i'm so proud of you.  keep up the good fight and the good work and try not to get struck by lightning again.  ]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 25 Oct 2008 23:26:54 -0400</pubDate>
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			<author><![CDATA[Boog]]></author>            <link>http://www.nuruinternational.org/blogs/general/fightinggoliath.html#comment13</link>
            <description><![CDATA[You've done well, David. We're very proud of you for fighting. ]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 27 Oct 2008 00:36:49 -0400</pubDate>
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			<author><![CDATA[Tory Patterson]]></author>            <link>http://www.nuruinternational.org/blogs/general/fightinggoliath.html#comment14</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Incredibly inspiring mission and project.  I am proud to call you all friends and look forward to your success with the Kuria Project and many more to come!]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 27 Oct 2008 11:11:00 -0400</pubDate>
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			<author><![CDATA[Ken Stewart]]></author>            <link>http://www.nuruinternational.org/blogs/general/fightinggoliath.html#comment17</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Jake,<br />
   I am very inspired by what you are doing.  I want to help out anyway I can.  Will start with donations, but I feel that maybe God wants me to do more...]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 30 Oct 2008 15:10:44 -0400</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Nuru Presents at Oxfam Conference]]></title>
			<author><![CDATA[Rachel "RJ" Stackpole]]></author>            <link>http://www.nuruinternational.org/blogs/grassrootsmovement/nurupresentsatoxfamconference.html#comment18</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Thank you so much for joining us at the Engaging Our World Conference.<br />
We are Very excited to see where your organization will go and hope that the conference was a good experience for you and your team. <br />
Thank you again for being a part of the conference! <br />
Best of luck with everything!<br />
-Rachel "RJ" Stackpole-Engaging Our World Student Leader<br />
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            <pubDate>Sun, 02 Nov 2008 18:19:21 -0500</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Life Minus The Tap]]></title>
			<author><![CDATA[Peter Pearson]]></author>            <link>http://www.nuruinternational.org/blogs/watsan/lifeminusthetap.html#comment19</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Dear Nicole,<br />
It seems incredible that water is so far from the houses. There are probable organisms still<br />
alive in the water after boiling. Is there any deep wells in the area and if so what is the condition of that water? No water no life.<br />
best wishes and keep us posted.<br />
Pete]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 03 Nov 2008 13:21:47 -0500</pubDate>
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			<author><![CDATA[SammyK]]></author>            <link>http://www.nuruinternational.org/blogs/watsan/lifeminusthetap.html#comment20</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Wow. That's insane. Do you know how close they are to implementing a water purification solution? What's the biggest hurdle right now for such a solution?<br />
<br />
I'm traveling the world right now with a friend of mine and we have this thing called a SteriPen that kills anything in the water that would make you sick. We use it before drinking any tap water from anywhere in the world.<br />
<br />
http://www.steripen.com/<br />
<br />
I know that towns have implemented the same technology on a much larger scale. Do you know what kind of system for this town is on the horizon, or is there a solution on the horizon?<br />
<br />
Great blog post, Nicole.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 03 Nov 2008 15:23:02 -0500</pubDate>
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			<author><![CDATA[Stacy Tertany]]></author>            <link>http://www.nuruinternational.org/blogs/watsan/lifeminusthetap.html#comment21</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Nicole, thanks so much for breaking it down for us so well.  I confess, I have never actually envisioned the arduous process it requires to get water for people in places like this.  It's not as simple as filling up a cup of water to drink.  To envision them having to go through so many time-consuming steps for even a cup of water is frustrating...frustrating that the solutions are out there, they just haven't been implemented yet.  Thank you for being there on behalf of all of us, and for your dedication in making an easy drink of water one step closer for them.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 03 Nov 2008 16:53:37 -0500</pubDate>
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			<author><![CDATA[Nicole @ Nuru]]></author>            <link>http://www.nuruinternational.org/blogs/watsan/lifeminusthetap.html#comment22</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Thanks for all the thoughtful comments! Pete, you're right- water is life.  Sammy, I agree- this is insane, because there are effective solutions out there. Stacy, I concur- it's frustrating that the solutions haven't been implemented yet. <br />
<br />
Guys, the Nuru water/sanitation program is all about finding the right solutions for specific community needs and implementing them together so that they are well understood and sustainable (work forever, even after we leave).  We're working hard over here. I blog about water issues and our work in Kuria a couple times a week at http://safarimaji.blogspot.com/.  I invite you to join the conversation! <br />
<br />
We can end the insanity! We definitely need your support. Effective, lasting solutions require an investment; they're not cheap.  I hope to hear from you again soon. Be Nuru, friends!]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2008 01:59:05 -0500</pubDate>
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			<author><![CDATA[Rose]]></author>            <link>http://www.nuruinternational.org/blogs/watsan/lifeminusthetap.html#comment23</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Thanx Nicole.  Glad to note that you are really a Change Agent in the Kuria Community as access to water is a felt need.  keep up the good work and I encourage all change agents to be Nuru. ]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2008 02:49:56 -0500</pubDate>
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			<author><![CDATA[David Story]]></author>            <link>http://www.nuruinternational.org/blogs/watsan/lifeminusthetap.html#comment24</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Thank you for your post, and for the work that you and the rest of the team are doing in Kuria. You have certainly made me more grateful for the conveniences that I take for granted here in America.<br />
<br />
God bless.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 08 Nov 2008 21:10:17 -0500</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Global Food Crisis Hits Kuria]]></title>
			<author><![CDATA[cecilia kimwama mohochi]]></author>            <link>http://www.nuruinternational.org/blogs/agriculture/itwasthebestoftimesitwastheworstoftimes.html#comment30</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Hi,Jake<br />
   Thank for considering Kuria for your seed pilot project.Its my sincere hope that this project will go along way in lifting this marginalized district.<br />
<br />
Thanks and God bless you.<br />
<br />
Cecy ]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 11 Nov 2008 10:16:35 -0500</pubDate>
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			<author><![CDATA[jessica kaczmarczyk]]></author>            <link>http://www.nuruinternational.org/blogs/healthcare/imdrinkingacokeshesgettinganhivtest.html#comment31</link>
            <description><![CDATA[hey janine.  I don't know if you remember me, i work up at the ortho clinic.  I am so happy for you, to be able to helping so many people.  God bless you.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 12 Nov 2008 09:21:48 -0500</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Send a Christmas Greeting to Kuria!]]></title>
			<author><![CDATA[Aimee]]></author>            <link>http://www.nuruinternational.org/blogs/general/greetthechildrenofkuriathisxmas.html#comment81</link>
            <description><![CDATA[I hope this is how we're supposed to do this - I think I'm the first one??<br />
<br />
Hello Kuria!  We are writing to you from San Francisco, CA.  We live in an apartment in the middle of a big city.  We can see the bus go right past our window.  My son, Kieran, is two years old.  He loves drawing and listening to stories.  He really liked looking at your pictures.  He wanted to send you one of his drawings but we couldn't figure out how.  You will have to imagine it!  We wish you all good fortune and a Happy Christmas!<br />
Aimee, Patrick and Kieran<br />
San Francisco, CA, USA]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 01 Dec 2008 00:01:58 -0500</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Send a Christmas Greeting to Kuria!]]></title>
			<author><![CDATA[Lawrence & marion]]></author>            <link>http://www.nuruinternational.org/blogs/general/greetthechildrenofkuriathisxmas.html#comment82</link>
            <description><![CDATA[We wish you a very Merry Christmas and a very Happy New Year with lots of good things happening to you and your family. Jake is our grandson. We are very proud of him and what he is trying to do for you in Kenya.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 01 Dec 2008 12:23:52 -0500</pubDate>
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			<author><![CDATA[Billy Williams]]></author>            <link>http://www.nuruinternational.org/blogs/general/greetthechildrenofkuriathisxmas.html#comment84</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Merry Christmas everyone.  I hope you enjoy the day and see many good things come your way.  ]]></description>
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			<author><![CDATA[Derek Roberts]]></author>            <link>http://www.nuruinternational.org/blogs/general/greetthechildrenofkuriathisxmas.html#comment85</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Merry Christmas children of Kuria!!! Know you are on our hearts and minds this Christmas!!!]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 01 Dec 2008 21:09:09 -0500</pubDate>
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			<author><![CDATA[Marcia Grondahl]]></author>            <link>http://www.nuruinternational.org/blogs/general/greetthechildrenofkuriathisxmas.html#comment86</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Merry Christmas and a very Good New Year.<br />
We live in Southern California and love and pray for Jake as he and his team work to help you everyday. We are praying for God's blessings for you this year.]]></description>
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			<author><![CDATA[Lonnie Sommer]]></author>            <link>http://www.nuruinternational.org/blogs/general/greetthechildrenofkuriathisxmas.html#comment87</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Greetings  to our new friends in Kuria!  <br />
We are writing to you from Arlington Heights, Illinois near Chicago in the United States of America. Merry Christmas from our family: Shawn, Lonnie, Lia (7), Ian (2), and Ela who is just 4 months old and getting her two front teeth in time for Christmas!  We pray you are well and happy and thank God for the blessing of you in our lives.]]></description>
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			<author><![CDATA[Kelly & Chris Lagioia]]></author>            <link>http://www.nuruinternational.org/blogs/general/greetthechildrenofkuriathisxmas.html#comment88</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Merry Christmas from Chicago, Kuria!<br />
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We love hearing about your community and wish you much love from the United States.  We pray for you and can't wait to see what God continues to do there.  God bless!]]></description>
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			<author><![CDATA[Brittany Girle]]></author>            <link>http://www.nuruinternational.org/blogs/general/greetthechildrenofkuriathisxmas.html#comment89</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Merry Christmas!<br />
You all are in our hearts and prayers this Christmas season!]]></description>
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			<author><![CDATA[Michaelannne Harriman]]></author>            <link>http://www.nuruinternational.org/blogs/general/greetthechildrenofkuriathisxmas.html#comment90</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Merry Christmas from Philadelphia!  Jake is my brother and I hope that you enjoy hanging out with him.  Each of you are a special, unique gift that God has given to the world.]]></description>
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			<author><![CDATA[Evelyn Ginn]]></author>            <link>http://www.nuruinternational.org/blogs/general/greetthechildrenofkuriathisxmas.html#comment91</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Merry Christmas from Battle Creek, Michigan. U.S.A. It't wintertime here and we have lots of snow on the ground. You probably don't know what snow is. Ask Nicole. I am her grandmother. I've known her since she was a little tiny baby. She's one of my very favorite people in the whole wide world. ]]></description>
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			<author><![CDATA[Leanne Garrett]]></author>            <link>http://www.nuruinternational.org/blogs/general/greetthechildrenofkuriathisxmas.html#comment92</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Hello kids! I am Nicole and Doug's mom. I miss them very much, but am so glad that they are with you in Kuria. They love God and want to love you too. I hope you and your family have a prosperous 2009! God loves you very much! ]]></description>
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			<author><![CDATA[Jess & Mike]]></author>            <link>http://www.nuruinternational.org/blogs/general/greetthechildrenofkuriathisxmas.html#comment93</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Merry Christmas & Happy 2009 from Mike and Jess in Oregon, USA--Jake is our brother and we miss him but we're glad he has such beautiful companions there in Kuria. May you be filled with hope & peace as a new year in your life begins.<br />
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			<author><![CDATA[Carolyn Freeman]]></author>            <link>http://www.nuruinternational.org/blogs/general/greetthechildrenofkuriathisxmas.html#comment94</link>
            <description><![CDATA[To all the kids (and adults) in Kuria:<br />
MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR from San Diego, California!!<br />
Thank you so much for the beautiful drawings you made.  We received one from Amos Mwtsamp (i hope i spelled your name right!) We love seeing pictures and videos of you all on the website.<br />
May this next year be filled with blessings for all of you and your families!<br />
love<br />
carolyn freeman]]></description>
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			<author><![CDATA[Dan Garcia]]></author>            <link>http://www.nuruinternational.org/blogs/watsan/watsantrainingicomplete.html#comment95</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Jake,<br />
That is staggering. Having practiced in public sanitation, water, and wastewater for many years, I've learned about American communities that don't have adequate wastewater disposal or treatment.  However, it's nothing compared to what you're reporting from the field.  Thank for your dedication in this work and for sharing this news with us.  Speaking for myself, this has been my motivation for wishing to join you.  Speaking for others who are equipped and empowered to make a difference, it should be a motivation to get into action.<br />
<br />
Dan Garcia]]></description>
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			<author><![CDATA[Dan Garcia]]></author>            <link>http://www.nuruinternational.org/blogs/watsan/watsantrainingicomplete.html#comment96</link>
            <description><![CDATA[NICOLE,<br />
<br />
I apologize for addressing Jake in my post.  I got confused about who wrote the blog.<br />
<br />
Dan]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Dec 2008 14:58:44 -0500</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Send a Christmas Greeting to Kuria!]]></title>
			<author><![CDATA[Melissa Rubalcava]]></author>            <link>http://www.nuruinternational.org/blogs/general/greetthechildrenofkuriathisxmas.html#comment97</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from the other side of the world in South Korea! "Ahn-young-haseo!" (hello in korean) We love the note and the beautiful picture we received from Evangelistica! We have been enjoying all the amazing videos and pictures of your beautiful faces for the past few months. Thank you for sharing your lives and stories with us! We hope you have a wonderful new year, filled with happiness and accomplishments!<br />
 Lots of love,<br />
  Melissa Rubalcava and Paul Garrett ]]></description>
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			<author><![CDATA[Troy & Stacy Tertany]]></author>            <link>http://www.nuruinternational.org/blogs/general/greetthechildrenofkuriathisxmas.html#comment98</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Hello Dear Children of Kuria!<br />
Merry Christmas to you and we wish you God's greatest blessings in 2009.  We think of you often and pray that this next year you will be happy and healthy.  Your pictures are beautiful.  Much Love from Southern California to YOU...Troy & Stacy Tertany ]]></description>
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			<author><![CDATA[Jon Freeman]]></author>            <link>http://www.nuruinternational.org/blogs/general/greetthechildrenofkuriathisxmas.html#comment99</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Hi Kids,<br />
<br />
I hope one day to come visit your beautiful country and village.  As I look at pictures, I sense the joy in your soul and your love for life.  You are an inspiration and God's beloved children.  Maybe one day you can visit me and my wife in San Diego, California.  We would love to meet many of you.  <br />
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From my heart to yours,<br />
Jon Freeman]]></description>
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			<author><![CDATA[Brittani Kokot]]></author>            <link>http://www.nuruinternational.org/blogs/general/greetthechildrenofkuriathisxmas.html#comment100</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Merry Merry Christmas to all those in Kuria... especially the little ones.  Just want you all to know what we love you all and are praying for you!!!  I hope you all have a very blessed christmas this year... God is with you and only wants the best for his children ;)]]></description>
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			<author><![CDATA[Mary Greene]]></author>            <link>http://www.nuruinternational.org/blogs/general/greetthechildrenofkuriathisxmas.html#comment101</link>
            <description><![CDATA[MERRY CHRISTMAS to you, beautiful children of Kuria! God loves you all very much and I am sure he is very excited that you are celebrating the birth of Jesus this season! Please take care of our mzungu friends! Also a shout out to Emanuel- Your picture rocked!!! Thank you so much for sharing with me!<br />
Mary Greene<br />
Morgantown, WV<br />
USA]]></description>
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			<author><![CDATA[David Story]]></author>            <link>http://www.nuruinternational.org/blogs/general/greetthechildrenofkuriathisxmas.html#comment102</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Merry Christmas, world changers! I am praying for you and sharing your story. I invite you to download my free Christmas album for your own enjoyment. Simply go to http://davidstorymusic.com, download, and sing along.<br />
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Merry Christmas!<br />
<br />
David Story<br />
Dayton, Ohio]]></description>
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			<author><![CDATA[Leticia]]></author>            <link>http://www.nuruinternational.org/blogs/general/greetthechildrenofkuriathisxmas.html#comment103</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Jammmmbo!!!!!<br />
<br />
Kuwa na Krismasi njema!!!<br />
<br />
I wish you a merry Xmas from the bottom of my heart and may God keep you strong to remind me to carry on! This is what I heard from a fellow Kenyan and it is what makes me better day after day. Your will to live is my will to survive!<br />
<br />
I'm sorry. I don't know Barak Obama. I won't be able to greet him. He won't listen to me more than he will listen to you but what I know is if we all do our best be will be helping him to create a better America. I'm not American but I'm aware of their power. I'm also aware of the power of each individual no matter how distant and how poor they are.<br />
<br />
I urge YOU to help Obama and all the other world leaders to fulfill their promises. YOU are the change - not them. Be better and more successful people, be great! achive your highest potential and you will be helping Obama. You can't imagine how powerful you are! How could I ask you to believe me but I've been in Kenya.<br />
<br />
Be strong, believe in the luck you have to be part of this project!<br />
<br />
Please believe in it because I need to keep believing in you!<br />
<br />
Love always,<br />
Leticia]]></description>
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			<author><![CDATA[Dan Garcia]]></author>            <link>http://www.nuruinternational.org/blogs/general/greetthechildrenofkuriathisxmas.html#comment104</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Dear Children of Kuria -- Have a blessed Christmas, and may God's light shine through you.<br />
<br />
Dan]]></description>
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			<author><![CDATA[April Pack]]></author>            <link>http://www.nuruinternational.org/blogs/general/greetthechildrenofkuriathisxmas.html#comment105</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Merry Christmas to all of you.  Your drawings are beautiful.  My children loved them and wanted me to tell you that they will be thinking of you this Christmas.  God Bless!]]></description>
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			<author><![CDATA[Dick Bouslough]]></author>            <link>http://www.nuruinternational.org/blogs/general/greetthechildrenofkuriathisxmas.html#comment106</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Greetings to the children of Kuria.  Your drawings have made me very happy because I see you can express yourselves very well.  My home is at the foot of the tallest mountain range in southern California but I work up in the mountains where we expect to get snow this week.  We may have a white Christmas in which we can celebrate the birth of God's son Jesus. I hope you can get to know him, too, so you can understand why our friends have come to help find clean water and help increase your crops, and help with health challenges.  You are special to us all.  Merry Christmas!]]></description>
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			<author><![CDATA[Meghan Baird]]></author>            <link>http://www.nuruinternational.org/blogs/general/greetthechildrenofkuriathisxmas.html#comment107</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Jambo watoto! Wa cha?<br />
N'zuri Chrissmassi to all of you in Kuria!! I am going to be working with you all to make education easier for you. I have heard so much about you and I cannot wait to meet you all!!! <br />
<br />
Kwaheri,<br />
<br />
Megh]]></description>
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			<author><![CDATA[Tara Rickard]]></author>            <link>http://www.nuruinternational.org/blogs/general/greetthechildrenofkuriathisxmas.html#comment108</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Merry Christmas!  Praying that your Christmas will be blessed.  Thank you for the beautiful drawings :)<br />
<br />
Tara]]></description>
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			<author><![CDATA[Jori McBride]]></author>            <link>http://www.nuruinternational.org/blogs/general/greetthechildrenofkuriathisxmas.html#comment109</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year :)  My family and I live out in the country with lots of fields...We have 3 dogs Nina(girl) Nova(girl) and Buddy(boy) he loves being everyones best bud :) along with our dogs, we have 6 cats Jasmin(girl/Mommy) Flour(girl) Pumkin(girl) Cinnamon(boy) Nutmeg(boy) and last but not least Pepper...aaaCheW*** he is a boy :) My daughter Sierra who is 19months old loves all her animals, but her fav is my horse...His name is Smarty Pants...Smarty for short...the reason why he is called Smarty is because he likes to play tricks on you when you are riding him...silly horse!  :)  we have about a foot and half of white snow by us now...are puppies are happy cuz they can pull our sled through the snow just like a horse or donkey pulls a cart! but without the wheels, they love it!  well, I pray and hope you'all have a wonderful and merry xmas this year...and give my cuzins Doug and Nicole BIG hugs for me and Doug and Nicole give the Kuria children hugs from Sam,Sierra, Wesley, Benjamin and myself...Love the McBride Clan<br />
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ps.  I would love to see more of those beautiful drawings...]]></description>
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			<author><![CDATA[Katie Womack]]></author>            <link>http://www.nuruinternational.org/blogs/general/greetthechildrenofkuriathisxmas.html#comment110</link>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm writing you from the state of Georgia in the United States. We are wishing you all a Merry Christmas!  Just now that you are all so very loved. We are praying for all of you daily. God has a plan and purpose for each and every one of you. May you feel God's love this Christmas season.<br />
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			<author><![CDATA[Lisa, Geoff and Kinsey Weisenberger]]></author>            <link>http://www.nuruinternational.org/blogs/general/greetthechildrenofkuriathisxmas.html#comment111</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Hi kids,<br />
We are writing from Chicago, Illinois, where it snowed six inches last night, for some of you that much snow might go all the way up to your knee! Kinsey is nearly 3 and loved looking at the picture you sent us and often asks if she can come to Africa to visit you. I hope some day! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! We are thinking and praying for you all every day! <br />
<br />
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			<author><![CDATA[Paul and Sue Mason]]></author>            <link>http://www.nuruinternational.org/blogs/general/greetthechildrenofkuriathisxmas.html#comment112</link>
            <description><![CDATA[We wish you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. God Bless all of you!]]></description>
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			<author><![CDATA[Mark]]></author>            <link>http://www.nuruinternational.org/blogs/general/greetthechildrenofkuriathisxmas.html#comment113</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from Chicago,<br />
I send my wishes and prayers that you and your villages would thrive and that you would find prosperity in this New Year. If God is for you who can be against you. I am with you in prayer. God Bless!!!<br />
--Mark M.<br />
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            <pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2008 17:51:31 -0500</pubDate>
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			<author><![CDATA[Sarah, Craig and Isaiah Springer]]></author>            <link>http://www.nuruinternational.org/blogs/general/greetthechildrenofkuriathisxmas.html#comment114</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Merry Christmas to you all! We are writing to you from Prague, Czech Republic, right in the 'heart' of Europe! We are Americans living and working here. We would love to bring a team of friends to visit you all someday! We send prayers to you, for health and much joy in the new year! And, thank you for being so kind to our mzungu friends!! :0)  ]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 19 Dec 2008 04:36:33 -0500</pubDate>
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			<author><![CDATA[Micaiah Mace]]></author>            <link>http://www.nuruinternational.org/blogs/general/greetthechildrenofkuriathisxmas.html#comment115</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Hello Children of Kuria!  My name is Micaiah and I'm 6 years old.  I live in the United States of America.  I like to make music by playing the drums.  Your pictures are beautiful!  <br />
<br />
Mr. Jake is a friend of mine.  We pray you have a wonderful Christmas and a blessed New Year!<br />
Love,<br />
Micaiah]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 19 Dec 2008 13:43:02 -0500</pubDate>
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			<author><![CDATA[Elizabeth Cosmides]]></author>            <link>http://www.nuruinternational.org/blogs/agriculture/itwasthebestoftimesitwastheworstoftimes.html#comment117</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Hi Jake<br />
Heard about Nuru through your mom's Christmas letter.  I am very proud of your dedication to such a worthy cause. Someday our paths will cross and I can learn more about your work.<br />
Your godmother,<br />
Libby]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 30 Dec 2008 17:18:03 -0500</pubDate>
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			<author><![CDATA[Mary Therese Stafford]]></author>            <link>http://www.nuruinternational.org/blogs/general/greetthechildrenofkuriathisxmas.html#comment118</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Hi All. I wish you a very Happy New Year and wish you all the best year ever. You are in my thoughts and prays. God bless you all. <br />
             Mary]]></description>
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			<author><![CDATA[Jenna Mace]]></author>            <link>http://www.nuruinternational.org/blogs/general/happynewyearnuru.html#comment119</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Awesome...thanks for keeping us updated!]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 18 Jan 2009 19:57:17 -0500</pubDate>
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			<author><![CDATA[Rob Dyer]]></author>            <link>http://www.nuruinternational.org/blogs/general/happynewyearnuru.html#comment120</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Jake, I think I had more faith than you at some points! "We're" all watching and know you won't let us down. Thank you for being a great role model. I'll hope to see you on the road to success to change the world for the better. If I fail, I'll just fall in your line as I know you'll always succeed. Take care.]]></description>
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			<author><![CDATA[Sangai Mohochi]]></author>            <link>http://www.nuruinternational.org/blogs/general/happynewyearnuru.html#comment121</link>
            <description><![CDATA[My prayers are always with you and your team. You will make it.]]></description>
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			<author><![CDATA[Carolyn Freeman]]></author>            <link>http://www.nuruinternational.org/blogs/general/happynewyearnuru.html#comment122</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Team NURU, thank you for inviting us to participate in Christmas for Kuria.  Being able to be a part of this with you has strengthened my faith.  As i read Jake's report, it humbles me, inspires me, and encourages me to remember my life is not really about me...it's about US.<br />
You are daily in my thoughts.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2009 09:01:38 -0500</pubDate>
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			<author><![CDATA[MOM]]></author>            <link>http://www.nuruinternational.org/blogs/watsan/adayinmylife.html#comment124</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Godspeed Nicole! We are so proud of your hard work at NURU.]]></description>
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			<author><![CDATA[Mitzi Morris]]></author>            <link>http://www.nuruinternational.org/blogs/general/happynewyearnuru.html#comment125</link>
            <description><![CDATA[I Thank God for your faithfulness,Jake.I will always pray for u.]]></description>
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			<author><![CDATA[Matiko Bohoko]]></author>            <link>http://www.nuruinternational.org/blogs/general/happynewyearnuru.html#comment126</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Hi Nuru,<br />
Am extremely excited that finally God has remembered the people of Kuria.<br />
<br />
Poverty has caused misery and savagery in this forgotten part of the world.<br />
<br />
It has been a sad affair about poverty in Kuria.<br />
<br />
The region is in dire need of you Nuru-Kudos.<br />
Keep it up and God will pay you large.<br />
<br />
Go God's people, go]]></description>
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			<author><![CDATA[Debbie Jean]]></author>            <link>http://www.nuruinternational.org/blogs/watsan/watersanitationupdate.html#comment127</link>
            <description><![CDATA[This is such great news!!!  Everyone on the Nuru team is Awesome!!  Everyone involved w/ Nuru deserves a pat on the back!!  Keep it up!!]]></description>
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			<author><![CDATA[joanne]]></author>            <link>http://www.nuruinternational.org/blogs/watsan/watersanitationupdate.html#comment128</link>
            <description><![CDATA[i'm so proud of you all...god bless you...teaching them to survive ...to teach others is awesome]]></description>
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			<author><![CDATA[Claudia]]></author>            <link>http://www.nuruinternational.org/blogs/watsan/watersanitationupdate.html#comment129</link>
            <description><![CDATA[It has been amazing to read your blog and watch the updates. That Nuru has been able to accomplish much and partner with the people in Kuria is so gratifying. Thanks for keeping up the good work.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 15 Feb 2009 15:15:56 -0500</pubDate>
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			<author><![CDATA[Dave]]></author>            <link>http://www.nuruinternational.org/blogs/watsan/watsantrainingicomplete.html#comment130</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Going to Senegal at the end of the month and would like to find some posters--without particular language (most everyone's illiterate) on the use of water for sanitation. How could I get a copy of the poster you mention in this post sent to me overnight? I'd be glad to pay for shipping and any other cost...<br />
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Thanks,<br />
<br />
Dave]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2009 08:19:05 -0500</pubDate>
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			<author><![CDATA[Alex Perdue]]></author>            <link>http://www.nuruinternational.org/blogs/watsan/watersanitationupdate.html#comment131</link>
            <description><![CDATA[I am so proud. <br />
Proud to be working (volunteering) with such an awesome organization. I know Ball State University is going to do our part. God Bless you. Stay safe!<br />
<br />
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            <pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2009 06:38:00 -0500</pubDate>
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			<author><![CDATA[Sibyl Towner]]></author>            <link>http://www.nuruinternational.org/blogs/watsan/watersanitationupdate.html#comment132</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Nicole, It was beautiful to see your picture with the people in your village. It was wonderful to read what you have done in 3 months and I hope that your time away was a good refreshment for both you and Doug and good reconnections with family. Ahe you having the sense that you were created to do this. I love reflecting on the way that you and Doug met and how SAfrica was in that part of your story.  Love to you. Sibyl   Warm greetings to Doug.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 22 Feb 2009 19:39:33 -0500</pubDate>
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			<author><![CDATA[David Story]]></author>            <link>http://www.nuruinternational.org/blogs/watsan/watersanitationupdate.html#comment133</link>
            <description><![CDATA[That is awesome, Nicole. Thanks for the report.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2009 21:42:13 -0500</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Nuru Launches Farm Loan Program]]></title>
			<author><![CDATA[Nicole's Brother]]></author>            <link>http://www.nuruinternational.org/blogs/agriculture/nurulaunchesfarmloanprogram.html#comment134</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Keep being a warrior, props to your team as well.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2009 14:51:36 -0400</pubDate>
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			<author><![CDATA[Jimmye (Garrett) Houston]]></author>            <link>http://www.nuruinternational.org/blogs/watsan/watersanitationupdate.html#comment136</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Jumbo Nicole, It's wonderful to see all the great work your doing in Kuria Land. I met you & Janine last year when I was in Kenya working at an orphanage just down the road.  We have about 30 children & 10 adults living at the orphanage & we would love to partner with Nuru to help the local villagers. We have several able bodied young men that are able to work. We will be back in Mabera Village for 6 weeks  after March 20th.  Would love to get together to see what we can arrange. <br />
Blessing to you, Jimmye  ]]></description>
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			<author><![CDATA[Gaby]]></author>            <link>http://www.nuruinternational.org/blogs/agriculture/nurulaunchesfarmloanprogram.html#comment137</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Yay, inputs!]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2009 13:31:39 -0400</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[A Day [-] Water]]></title>
			<author><![CDATA[Monicah]]></author>            <link>http://www.nuruinternational.org/blogs/bh2o/adaywater.html#comment138</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Really awesome and great. Sounds very familiar like yesterday coz thats the exact life I led many years back. Thanks for your effort in NURU. A few years from now you will see the fruits as many of these young girls will be able to spend more time in school, have better sanitation, improved health and a better quality of life. God bless your effort. ]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2009 23:09:00 -0400</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[A Day [-] Water]]></title>
			<author><![CDATA[mikal pillatzke]]></author>            <link>http://www.nuruinternational.org/blogs/bh2o/adaywater.html#comment139</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Woman in Africa are no longer a statistic for me. They are people just like me that have faces, names, and families. While participating in BH20 today at my college campus, it occurred to me that I am so very blessed. Carrying a 44 pound bucket of water was not easy and I cannot imagine having to do it for hours a day, everyday, over and over. I complain about carrying my tiny little backpack! Nuru gave me a very humbling and unforgettable experience. I will now join in the race to fight poverty. Thank you for all that you do. ]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2009 13:25:17 -0400</pubDate>
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			<author><![CDATA[Robert Singleton]]></author>            <link>http://www.nuruinternational.org/blogs/bh2o/adaywater.html#comment140</link>
            <description><![CDATA[What can I do to help Nuru to reach communitites that are affected by Guinea worm disease? (aka dracunculiasis) Those communities really need access to clean water, because Guinea Worm disease is a water-borne disease. The cycle is broken when everyone in a village avoids drinking water that becomes contaminated when people stick their limbs into the water source in a desperate effort to alleviate the pain caused by the Guinea worm as it exits their bodies over a one-month period. I want to know which specific towns are eradicating Guinea worm disease. The Carter Center is involved in this eradication effort. Which countries still have it? Nigeria, Sudan, Ghana? Niger? Which provinces?]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2009 01:43:54 -0400</pubDate>
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			<author><![CDATA[Robert Paul Singleton]]></author>            <link>http://www.nuruinternational.org/blogs/bh2o/adaywater.html#comment141</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Can Nuru collaborate with www.charityis.org and www.playpumps.org?]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2009 01:46:23 -0400</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Send a Christmas Greeting to Kuria!]]></title>
			<author><![CDATA[Nyamohanga]]></author>            <link>http://www.nuruinternational.org/blogs/general/greetthechildrenofkuriathisxmas.html#comment142</link>
            <description><![CDATA[I believe, you the children of Kuria and especially Nyametaburo had a wonderful Chrismas and New year. Your Easter holidays must have  been good too the fact that you were in your April vacation I must say that we have you children at heart and we will always pray for you at Nyametaburo probably for good health and that you all grow knowing God. Thank you.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2009 11:34:08 -0400</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Water & Sanitation Update]]></title>
			<author><![CDATA[David Nyamohanga]]></author>            <link>http://www.nuruinternational.org/blogs/watsan/watersanitationupdate.html#comment143</link>
            <description><![CDATA[ITS HOPE FOR LIFE.<br />
 Hi,<br />
Good work! Mr. Nicole and your team, your work is really being appreciated from within to without good hygiene is good health and water is life. It is very much appealing that you are tackling some of the chronic but fundamental issues ignored for many years and yet very basic for human survival. Feel blessed 1st then be encouraged. The heart you have for the locals and the projects you have at hand shall always give hope to the people of Nyametaburo and a very big urge to live. Be blessed richly.  <br />
 Nyamohanga.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2009 12:13:24 -0400</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Nuru Farmer's Maize Performing Well]]></title>
			<author><![CDATA[David Story]]></author>            <link>http://www.nuruinternational.org/blogs/agriculture/nurufarmersmaizeperformingwell.html#comment144</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Wow. This was very encouraging to read, as well as very humbling. It's great to see visible, positive results. Our God will continue to bless you and the whole Nuru team as you follow the example of Christ.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2009 20:40:37 -0400</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Nuru Farmer's Maize Performing Well]]></title>
			<author><![CDATA[Julius]]></author>            <link>http://www.nuruinternational.org/blogs/agriculture/nurufarmersmaizeperformingwell.html#comment145</link>
            <description><![CDATA[wonderful job,<br />
I was amazed by what NURU is doing in Kenya especially Kuria district. I am wondering if it is possible to extend what is done in kenya accross the border to Tanzania. I am a Kuria man living in Tanzania. Kuria are the same people, just separated by artifitial country borders. Therefore, whatever is experienced among Kenyan Kuria will be experienced among Tanzanian Kuria. You are welcome to help us.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2009 03:52:43 -0400</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Nuru Launches Farm Loan Program]]></title>
			<author><![CDATA[Teresa]]></author>            <link>http://www.nuruinternational.org/blogs/agriculture/nurulaunchesfarmloanprogram.html#comment146</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Unless you need the exercies, practical to get  you a bicycle so you don't have to walk an hour and the much needed time will be spent on some other issues?  <br />
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            <pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2009 08:20:44 -0400</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Community Economic Development]]></title>
			<author><![CDATA[Amanda]]></author>            <link>http://www.nuruinternational.org/blogs/ced/kuriacommunityeconomicdevelopmentprogramp.html#comment147</link>
            <description><![CDATA[I think a mix of blog entries would be better than trying to stick with one format. I think you'd probably want to appeal to a wide range of audiences.<br />
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Getting people to add your blog to their RSS feed, and then updating the blog regularly is a great way to keep your organization in the forefront of their minds.<br />
<br />
I'm really impressed that in just under a year, you've already installed four deep wells. If you're looking for someone to help you blog, please let me know. I would be happy to write, proof, and/or remind you about updates.<br />
<br />
Great work and nice writing!]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2009 13:03:08 -0400</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Join a Revolution]]></title>
			<author><![CDATA[Sarah Medway]]></author>            <link>http://www.nuruinternational.org/blogs/general/joinarevolution.html#comment148</link>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm so sorry to hear about that tragic story.  I'm thinking about you and following your story from here in the US - keep up your important work.<br />
<br />
Sarah Medway<br />
Country Director<br />
Flying Kites Global]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2009 11:57:00 -0400</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Join a Revolution]]></title>
			<author><![CDATA[Brittany Girle]]></author>            <link>http://www.nuruinternational.org/blogs/general/joinarevolution.html#comment149</link>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm proud to know you all that are giving your lives to save theirs.  ]]></description>
            <guid>http://www.nuruinternational.org/blogs/general/joinarevolution.html#comment149</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2009 08:26:52 -0400</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Disease Intelligence Network]]></title>
			<author><![CDATA[Nicole Scott]]></author>            <link>http://www.nuruinternational.org/blogs/healthcare/diseaseintelligencenetwork.html#comment150</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Great post, David! This is really exciting idea!]]></description>
            <guid>http://www.nuruinternational.org/blogs/healthcare/diseaseintelligencenetwork.html#comment150</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2009 11:52:25 -0400</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[The Surprising Work Pace!]]></title>
			<author><![CDATA[Janet Slaght]]></author>            <link>http://www.nuruinternational.org/blogs/ced/thesurprisingworkpace.html#comment151</link>
            <description><![CDATA[I have just recently checked out your site.  I am taking a class in Globalization and Poverty and this is one of the sites our professor had on her list.  <br />
I wanted to comment on your project, it seems well planned and looks like it is going to be very successful.  This is encouraging to those of us that are looking for ways to help to end poverty.  It is such an overwhelming task with 1.4 billion people in the world that live in extreme poverty.  We have touched on ways that make it easier for people to give help in different forms.  One of the easier ways that people find to give is to the 'identifiable victim.'  The KURU project incorporates these qualities thereby it should have success.  It is easier to give time and money to something that we feel connected to and can see real results.<br />
Janet in VA, USA<br />
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            <pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2009 07:42:52 -0400</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Part Time Economy]]></title>
			<author><![CDATA[Teresa]]></author>            <link>http://www.nuruinternational.org/blogs/healthcare/parttimeeconomy.html#comment152</link>
            <description><![CDATA[The power of marketing via discount coupons works globally - there, here, everywhere. Life lessons in teaching the value of $$; the causes and effects, the actions and consequences ... may take a little more time - same here, there and everywhere  <br />
<br />
Great that your team as the others before and after will continue to work on the core basics, life skills and with education available to this and the next generation, sustainable long term solutions, uplifting the lives of many, become attainable<br />
<br />
Thank God for individuals like you.  We pray for Nuru/your success and happiness<br />
Be well<br />
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            <pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2009 09:08:17 -0400</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Empowering Uneducated Parents]]></title>
			<author><![CDATA[Kali Lasher-sommers]]></author>            <link>http://www.nuruinternational.org/blogs/education/empoweringuneducatedparents.html#comment153</link>
            <description><![CDATA[I am a student at Hollins University and as part of a globalization and poverty class we are expolring various poverty related blogs. A main theme that keeps occuring in our discussions is that education is one of the key things that can help people get out of poverty. This program seems to be able to empower people and give the responsability to those in need while helping them get an education.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2009 05:30:47 -0400</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Empowering Uneducated Parents]]></title>
			<author><![CDATA[Megh Baird]]></author>            <link>http://www.nuruinternational.org/blogs/education/empoweringuneducatedparents.html#comment154</link>
            <description><![CDATA[This is a GREAT plan!! I absolutely love it! Getting the parents to participate in their children's education and keeping the teachers accountable, all at the same time. Good Work Chelsea!!]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2009 11:41:08 -0400</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Empowering Uneducated Parents]]></title>
			<author><![CDATA[Nicole Scott]]></author>            <link>http://www.nuruinternational.org/blogs/education/empoweringuneducatedparents.html#comment155</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Very innovative approach to a huge problem! I like that it's parent led and communication based. Sounds like everyone- children, parents, teachers, administration- will learn from this. ]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2009 15:04:07 -0400</pubDate>
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