NEW! Romanian Playgrounds of Hope
Mihaela Kovacs, Romania, Director of a faith based ministry Fundatia Beraca (Blessings Foundation) and a member of the ROM - Renewing Our Minds core leadership group in Europe, has been for a long bringing joy, hope and healing in the lives of the young Roma population in Romania. The latest project of her ministry focuses also on building bridges between the Romanian Roma communities and other people in Romania. Recently she has been sharing her experiences at many places in the US, including Houston TX. On there way to the Houston Intercontinental Airpot Airport she agreed to share the highlights from her most recent story of how a simple playground project can bring different different people and church communities together in their desire to bring joy and hope into the lives of the Romanian Roma children. Mihaela Kovacs and her Beraca Ministry are true Ambassadors for a Better World. Mihaela too shares a Roma background. Time: 13:37.
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Tihomir Kukolja, born in Slavonska Pozega, Croatia in 1954. Studied, lived and worked in Yugoslavia, Croatia, United Kingdom, Australia and the US. Educated in theology, communications, and radio journalism. Worked as a church pastor, media professional, radio producer and presenter, journalist, religious liberty activist, and reconciliation and leadership development activist. Lives in Baytown TX, USA with professional ties with Seattle WA, USA and Fuzine, Croatia. Currently serves as the Executive Director, Forum for Leadership and Reconciliation (Forum), and Director of Renewing Our Minds (ROM) initiative.Ambassadors
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