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Serving others

OM International
March 16, 2023
Turkey

At 04:00 on 6 February 2023, a 7.8 magnitude earthquake, followed by several large aftershocks, took place near the city of Gaziantep, Türkiye, in the southeastern part of the country. People across Türkiye, Syria, Lebanon, Cyprus and Israel were reported to have felt it. Since then, OM’s partners have responded to help many.

Topics: Caring for people Muslim Relief and Development

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God's heart for Muslims

More Muslims have come to faith in the last 30 years than in all of previous history – and prayer has been a central part of that work.

Topics: Global Perspectives Muslim Prayer

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Heart-to-heart connections

Annie Reed
March 8, 2023
North Africa

In areas where communities of Jesus followers are hard to find, workers like Matt are establishing heart-to-heart connections with their friends and neighbours.

Topics: Communications Evangelism Muslim

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From prostitution to new life

Tiffany Link
March 7, 2023
Thailand

Since 1999 the Tamar Center has been reaching women in a red-light district in Thailand, offering them the hope of Jesus.

Topics: Buddhist Caring for people Justice Mentoring and Discipleship Technical and Practical Skills

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The power of prayer

Prayer and persistence were key in David’s journey to becoming a believer. “Pray for countries even if you don’t know anyone there,” he urges.

Topics: Communications Muslim Prayer Stories

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It’s all about hope

Ruth Taylor
March 6, 2023
Ships

Wise (Borneo) shares his story of life on board Logos Hope.

Topics: Ships

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Baker on board!

Hannah Gowdy
March 3, 2023
Ships

Ships :: Lucas (Germany) begins his two-year commitment with Doulos Hope, serving as the baker.

Topics: Ships

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Losing everything to find Jesus

OM International
March 2, 2023
Ukraine

“It is worth it to lose everything, to be able to find Jesus,” says Alla, a Ukrainian woman who recently came to faith. Though her family has lost much since the war began, she sees God at work in their lives.

Topics: Caring for people Evangelism Relief and Development

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Helping the vulnerable

OM International
March 2, 2023
Ukraine

Since the war in Ukraine started in February 2022, the city of Rivne has seen an influx of displaced people in desperate need of aid. OM teams have seen God at work through the hard times.

Topics: Caring for people Evangelism Relief and Development

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A 15-day walk for discipleship

Kate Toretti
March 1, 2023
South Sudan

South Sudan, the world’s youngest country, has great poverty, civil unrest and a rapidly growing Church.

Topics: Communications Featured Stories

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More precious than silver and gold

Inger R.
February 20, 2023
International

Paul shares what fuelled his motivation to support believers in areas of Asia where it is hard to follow Jesus. He hopes their stories will inspire someone to catch the vision for helping equip the church in this region.

Topics: Arts Music and Media Mentoring and Discipleship Publishing and Literature

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Serving with a purpose

Rachel Brabham
February 7, 2023
Ships

Logos Hope :: Abigail (Zimbabwe) shares her personal story of how she came to serve on board Logos Hope.

Topics: Ships

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Milestone Moment for Doulos Hope

Hannah Gowdy
February 3, 2023
Singapore

Singapore :: Doulos Hope’s technical phase is complete!

Topics: Ships

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For an audience of One

Nicole James
February 2, 2023
United States

As a child, Taylor dreamt of travelling the world. Today, as a videographer with OM, she films stories across the globe that encourage the Church to get involved with God’s plan for missions.

Topics: Communications Stories

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They call her Love

RJ Rempel
February 1, 2023
Thailand

“We love because He loved us first,” said Love. “God wants us to be the light to others.”

Topics: Buddhist Caring for people Communications Evangelism Stories

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Equipping people to be effective, fruitful and multiply

Tami Zacharias
February 1, 2023
International

“Today, it is still the ‘OM way’ to welcome people who want to love God and love others around the world, equipping them with the knowledge, skills and attitudes they need to thrive in mission,” Tami says.

Topics: Communications Global Perspectives Training

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Accomplishing an 'impossible' task

Nicole James
January 31, 2023
United Kingdom

Jamie’s IT degree and industry experience provided him with exactly the right skillset to step into OM’s international IT department at a critical moment, keeping the organisation’s intranet system afloat and developing it for greater ministry impact across the world.

Topics: Communications IT Stories

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Renovation work nearly done

Hannah Gowdy
January 27, 2023
Singapore

Singapore :: Doulos Hope’s renovation phase nears completion

Topics: Ships

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Buddhism in the light of the cross

“In my family, traditions and cultural barriers could not keep the love of Jesus from breaking through,” I’Ching Thomas shares.

Topics: Buddhist Global Perspectives

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Following God's leading

Rachel Brabham
January 14, 2023
Ships

Logos Hope :: Lucas (Brazil/Spain) shares his personal story about his journey to join and serve on board.

Topics: Ships

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Serving the church

RJ Rempel
January 11, 2023
Thailand

Philip and Rachel were not sure where God was calling them, but they knew what He was calling them to be: faithful people.

Topics: Caring for people Communications Evangelism

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'Jesus is the ultimate discipler and role model'

As Esther* learnt more about Jesus’ transforming power through love, she was challenged to step out further in her faith.

Topics: Communications Featured Kids Youth and Students Mentoring and Discipleship Stories

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Expanding their reach

“I want to learn to give like you give,” said a man having observed the quiet, positive way WayEn and ShunShun served the community.

Topics: Caring for people Communications Evangelism Muslim Relief and Development Stories

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A parched land

Luke Fitzgerald
January 3, 2023
Indonesia

After an earthquake–and the resulting tsunami–destroyed much of her city, Sylvia worked to provide clean water in surrounding communities. “This water is like more than gold for us,” people said.

Topics: Communications Muslim Stories

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New year, new cultures, new possibilities

Rachel Brabham
December 28, 2022
Lebanon

Beirut, Lebanon :: Crewmembers look forward to 2023 with its many connections and experiences ready to enjoy.

Topics: Ships

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Christmas around the world

Rachel Brabham
December 23, 2022
Lebanon

Beirut, Lebanon :: Logos Hope crewmembers share their Christmas traditions from home through cultural events on board.

Topics: Ships

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'Jesus is the first disciple, and our example'

OM International
December 20, 2022
South East Asia

Esther* grew up in South East Asia, where believing in Christ meant poverty, disadvantage and persecution. It is no light matter to decide to follow Jesus; the cost is extensive for entire families.

Topics: Kids Youth and Students Leaders and Managers Mentoring and Discipleship Resourcing Training

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Bookfair canopy construction

Hannah Gowdy
December 20, 2022
Singapore

Singapore :: Doulos Hope’s bookfair canopy is constructed on board as work continues to ready the vessel for launch mid 2023

Topics: Ships

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Logos Hope kids share Christmas joy

Rachel Brabham
December 15, 2022
Cyprus

Kids living on board Logos Hope partner with the Ship2Ship group to give out Christmas gifts to marine workers who are away from their loved ones this holiday season.

Topics: Ships

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The Logos connection in Limassol

Rachel Brabham
December 13, 2022
Cyprus

Logos School and Logos Hope School connect through shared values and a shared name.

Topics: Ships

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Gifts that keep giving

Nicole James
December 7, 2022
International

Through repeat visits to a West African port, OM’s Ship Ministry partners with a local pastor for ongoing impact and community transformation.

Topics: Communications Mentoring and Discipleship Stories

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Carrying on the vision

Rebecca Rempel
December 6, 2022
Madagascar

When people’s lives are transformed by the gospel, they can’t help but want to tell others.

Topics: Communications Evangelism Mentoring and Discipleship Stories

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Hungry hearts, open doors

Luke Fitzgerald
December 1, 2022
South Asia

When seasonal flooding arrives, Johnny and other OM workers traverse to remote areas and offer food to those who were hit the hardest.

Topics: Caring for people Communications Muslim Relief and Development Teaching Technical and Practical Skills

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Faith through transition

Luke Fitzgerald
December 1, 2022
Ukraine

Millions of people have been displaced from their homes due to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. In the storm of trials, Stefan, an OM worker, constantly sees God’s provision so he can serve others.

Topics: Caring for people Communications Justice Relief and Development Stories

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Sharing hope in Montenegro

Rachel Brabham
November 29, 2022
Ships

Portonovi, Montenegro :: A summary of different programmes undertaken by Logos Hope crewmembers in Montenegro.

Topics: Ships

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A family of God, living out love and obeying God’s word

Rachel Brabham
November 18, 2022
United States

Florence, South Carolina, USA :: PilHun Park (South Korea), Ministry Centre Director, shares his personal story of serving God and about the work undertaken at the Ship Ministry’s base in South Carolina, USA.

Topics: Ships

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Doulos Hope Project Work Progresses

Hannah Gowdy
November 16, 2022
Singapore

Singapore :: Work continues on board Doulos Hope in preparation for her 2023 launch

Topics: Ships

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Truth Seekers

Rachel Brabham
November 10, 2022
Montenegro

Bar, Montenegro :: Teenagers attend an event reminding them of their God-given identity.

Topics: Ships

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A place amongst the nations

Nicole James
November 8, 2022
Arabian Peninsula

Stacy shares God’s love through her medical skills, serving the nations from East Africa to the US-Mexico border to the Middle East.

Topics: Communications Medical Muslim Stories

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The garden by the Zeta River

Rachel Brabham
November 4, 2022
Montenegro

Bar, Montenegro :: Logos Hope partners with Bašta Zeta, an educational garden that brings a community together.

Topics: Ships

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Waiting for an invitation

Nicole James
November 3, 2022
Sweden

Jared facilitates interfaith conversations with Muslims, helping other Christians to ask questions and invite their neighbours to discover Jesus.

Topics: Communications Evangelism Muslim Stories

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The core of discipleship

Miller Louthan
November 2, 2022
Pakistan

Nadar and his wife continue to choose to serve in their home country of Pakistan where they work to see many more Jesus followers equipped and inspired to share their faith with neighbours and friends.

Topics: Church Planting Communications Evangelism Mentoring and Discipleship Muslim Stories

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God prepared a way

Kate Toretti
November 1, 2022
Israel

Leaving Latin America for Israel, the Navarez* family never expected some of the people God would lead them to in the country would be Latinos.

Topics: Communications Evangelism Jewish Stories

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Transformation through education

Luke Fitzgerald
November 1, 2022
Philippines

By giving young people a chance to continue their education, Jo explains: “we become God’s instruments in transforming their lives, opening the doors into the lives of both the students and even their families.”

Topics: Caring for people Communications Kids Youth and Students Muslim Teaching

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Where are Christians in the chaos?

OM International
October 14, 2022
Ships

OM Ships :: CEO Seelan Govender writes about the role of Christians in the world today.

Topics: Ships

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The start of something new

Rachel Brabham
October 7, 2022
Albania

Vlorë, Albania :: New crewmembers joining the ship are welcomed on board.

Topics: Ships

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The business of transformation

Abigail Taylor
October 4, 2022
South Asia

One Singaporean woman has used her love for single mothers and women coming out of the sex industry to start entrepreneurial businesses that bring hope and transformation to many.

Topics: Business Caring for people Communications Hindu Stories Technical and Practical Skills

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An orphan finds a Father

Miller Louthan
October 4, 2022
South Asia

Abandoned on the road in South Asia as a baby, Nadir discovers joy-giving love from his Heavenly Father that he can’t help but share with others.

Topics: Communications Evangelism Hindu Publishing and Literature Stories

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Building bridges through literature

Ellyn Schellenberg
October 4, 2022
South Asia

OM prioritises cooperation with local churches and sees the partnerships blessing both church members, pastors and OM efforts to tell many about Christ.

Topics: Church Planting Communications Evangelism Hindu Mentoring and Discipleship Publishing and Literature Stories

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Opportunities to serve

Ellyn Schellenberg
October 3, 2022
South Asia

A church shares how they continue to partner with OM and the opportunity it provides to serve workers and their children in difficult places.

Topics: Communications Muslim Stories

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Hope behind prison bars

Cristina Amato
September 16, 2022
Albania

Vlore, Albania :: Crewmembers visit inmates in a high security prison.

Topics: Ships

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Learning new skills together

Cristina Amato
September 16, 2022
Albania

Vlore, Albania :: Crewmembers work alongside a carpenter to support different projects.

Topics: Ships

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A thread runs through it…

OM International
September 8, 2022
Russia

The thread of forgiveness runs through Natalya*, a Jesus follower who now leads teams in the North Caucasus and others serving Him in the area.

Topics: Communications Stories

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Doulos Hope sails to Singapore

Hannah Gowdy
September 6, 2022
Singapore

Singapore :: Doulos Hope completes a period of dry dock in Singapore, as work continues to prepare the ship for launch

Topics: Ships

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Another first, good coffee and many readers in Vlorë

Cristina Amato
September 3, 2022
Albania

Vlorë, Albania :: Logos Hope visits Albania for the first time in her record.

Topics: Ships

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Creating and connecting

Nicole James
September 2, 2022
South East Asia

As a software engineer in Southeast Asia, Paulo uses his whole life to showcase God’s excellence and share His love.

Topics: Buddhist Business Caring for people Communications Featured IT Stories Technical and Practical Skills

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Christ-following communities

Abigail Taylor
September 2, 2022
India

Amidst the risk and hardship in North India, Bir shares immense hope and joy in seeing families come to know the Lord.

Topics: Church Planting Communications Evangelism Mentoring and Discipleship Muslim Stories Training

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The cure

Rebecca Rempel
September 1, 2022
Africa

If a sickness came to this town and was killing everyone, and you had the cure, would you give it to them or keep it to yourself?

Topics: Communications Evangelism Muslim Stories

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Only plan 'A'

Rebecca Rempel
September 1, 2022
Arabian Peninsula

Despite the possibility of persecution, a new believer in the Arabian Peninsula experiences peace and joy in the hope he found in Christ.

Topics: Communications Muslim Prayer Stories

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The sacred-secular divide

Lawrence Tong
August 23, 2022
International

In this month’s Director’s Update, read Lawrence Tong’s article about how we must bridge the sacred-secular divide not just in our ministries but also in our minds.

Topics: Communications Global Perspectives

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Severe economic crisis

Ava Moore
August 17, 2022
Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka is going through a devastating economic crisis that affects every sector of the economy especially the health and food sector.

Topics: Relief and Development

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Compassion and action

Cristina Amato
August 9, 2022
Malta

Valletta, Malta :: Logos Hope supports the work of Migrant Commission in upgrading a shelter for refugees.

Topics: Ships

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Responding through dance

Hollen Hostetler
August 3, 2022
Australia

“When you dance, your body becomes an instrument. Something happens that is beyond explanation,” said Justin.

Topics: Arts Music and Media Communications

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Provision and answered prayers

Partnering with OM to teach English and Czech to Ukrainian newcomers in her town, Martina has seen how God is at work.

Topics: Communications Stories

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A mission field for every person

Nicole James
August 1, 2022
United States

After serving with OM Ships in the ’70s, Cyndy built a successful business with her husband. Now God is using them to give back.

Topics: Communications Generous Living Stories

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Pray, play and say

Rebecca Rempel
August 1, 2022
Tanzania

Abu’s method to live out Christ’s love on the football field in Tanzania is simple: ‘pray, play and say.’

Topics: Communications Muslim Sports Stories

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Education as a key to success

OM International
July 29, 2022
Malta

Valletta, Malta :: Crewmembers had the privilege to facilitate English classes for a group of local Sudanese refugees.

Topics: Ships

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Let's dance!

OM International
July 20, 2022
Malta

Valletta, Malta :: Crewmembers find a creative way to connect with people.

Topics: Ships

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Returning to our home port

OM International
July 14, 2022
Malta

Valletta, Malta :: Logos Hope returns to her port of registry.

Topics: Ships

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Sowing into hearts

Kate Toretti
July 11, 2022
Montenegro

The McCourtney family has seen how God is the gardener in their lives and the lives of others in Montenegro.

Topics: Communications Evangelism Featured Stories Technical and Practical Skills

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Making Ceuta an even more beautiful place

OM International
July 8, 2022
Spain

Ceuta, Spain :: Crewmembers collect trash and litter from a beach.

Topics: Ships

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“There's always something special about a first visit!”

OM International
July 5, 2022
Spain

Ceuta, Spain :: Logos Hope docks at the port of Ceuta for the first time in her history.

Topics: Ships

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Creating intergenerational friendships

June 21, 2022

Seville, Spain :: Crewmembers visit different homes for the elderly in the city.

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Sports and Jesus

Ava Moore
June 16, 2022
Central Asia

While building friendships is easy, developing trust takes time. Susan’s solution: sports.

Topics: Communications Evangelism Sports Stories

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Finding Jesus in the desert

Peter googled: who is Jesus Christ? The answer radically changed his life.

Topics: Communications Evangelism Muslim Stories

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Experiencing the reality of poverty

Cristina Amato
June 15, 2022
Spain

Sevilla, Spain :: A poverty simulation takes place on board Logos Hope.

Topics: Ships

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The power of love

Rebecca Rempel
June 3, 2022
Romania

When Ukrainians began pouring into neighbouring Romania the first to respond were the churches.

Topics: Communications

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“Because this is something different”

Cristina Amato
June 3, 2022
Spain

Sevilla, Spain :: Logos Hope arrives in Seville and the mayor of the city officially opens the floating bookfair to the public.

Topics: Ships

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50 years of faithfulness

Nicole James
May 30, 2022
Sudan

God used Kamal to sow seeds in Sudan 50 years ago, readying the country for expansive same-culture mobilisation today.