While born in Liberia, Aldophus "Doc" Lawson moved with his family to the United States as a child. His family settled in Queens, New York where he began playing soccer at the age of fourteen. Lawson attended Southern Connecticut State University, playing on the men’s soccer team from 1976 to 1978.
How to Volunteer for International Charities
Volunteering is one of the best ways to help people from all over the world who may be in need of basic necessities like clean water. Some volunteer opportunities are designed to help animals or the environment. Choosing to volunteer for any cause is a selfless act that has the potential to do good
The Tax Benefits of Donating to Charity
Giving to charity is a wonderful way to help serve the needs of others, especially those who are less fortunate. The satisfaction you derive from knowing that you have made a difference in even one life is unlike any other feeling. Of course, personal satisfaction is not the only benefit you can
How to Donate to Charity
Making a charitable donation of cash or property is quite simple. Be sure you select a charity that is a qualified tax-exempt organization. To find out, ask the charity or check its website. You can verify it using the IRS’s search tool, available online to the public. After you have done your
Ways to Spread Christianity in Africa
Africa was a major center of Christianity for hundreds of years following the crucifixion of Christ, where it remained the primary religion until Islam took root in most African countries. During periods of colonization and missionary activity throughout the centuries since, Christianity has begun
The Important Role of a Water Charity For Africa
Bringing safe, clean drinking water to people in Africa and the rest of the developing world is the primary goal of a water charity for Africa. The role that these African water charities play impact millions of men, women, and children in Liberia and other countries currently without access to
How to Sponsor a Clean Water Project
Poverty in Africa is majorly influenced by a lack of safe, clean water. According to the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UNDESA), approximately 66 percent of Africa is arid or semi-arid. This means that more than 300 million people in the sub-Saharan region reside in a
The Current State of Christianity in Africa
Today, there are more Christians living in Africa than any other continent in the world. According to data published by the Center for the Study of Global Christianity, there are more than 631 million Christians that currently reside in Africa, accounting for 45 percent of the continent’s