2026 Spring & Summer Newsletter Read now A message from CJI Executive Director Jenny Cafiso Read now Learn more Job opportunity: Social Justice Animator Apply now Working for social change requires collective action, says Fr. Roberto Jaramillo, SJ Read more Green transition risks repeating colonial extraction in Africa Read more

Canadian Jesuits International

is the international solidarity agency of the Jesuits of Canada that supports poor and marginalized people in Africa, Asia and Latin America in their struggle for a more just society through the work of Jesuits and other partners. We also carry out education and advocacy in Canada on international social justice and global solidarity.

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A special message from CJI Executive Director Jenny Cafiso

Dear CJI friends and supporters, I am writing to let you know that after 23 years as Executive Director at Canadian Jesuits International (CJI), I have informed the CJI Board and staff that I will be stepping down from my position at the end of 2026.

Green transition risks repeating colonial extraction in Africa, warns Jesuit scholar

The global shift toward renewable energy, far from being a universal benefit, risks repeating colonial patterns of extraction and inequality in the Global South, warned Fr. Touissant Kafarhire Murhula, SJ, Director of the Arrupe Center for Research and Training (CARF) in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).

Working for social change requires collective action, says Fr. Roberto Jaramillo, SJ

Effective action for social justice and structural change requires collaboration across many sectors and institutions, according to Fr. Roberto Jaramillo, SJ, Secretary of the Social Justice and Ecology Secretariat at the Jesuit curia in Rome.

Job Opportunity: CJI Social Justice Animator

Canadian Jesuits International (CJI) is seeking a dynamic, motivated individual to support its outreach program in Canada. The Social Justice Animator will report to the CJI Executive Director and work in conjunction with the Outreach Coordinator to promote social justice in Canada through formation, awareness raising and advocacy.

International Programs

India - Jesu Ashram

Provides free medical treatment and care to destitute sick people, especially those living with leprosy, tuberculosis or HIV/AIDS.

South Sudan – Education Program

Provides meals and other essential items to 1300 children suffering from war and displacement in their country in a safe environment.

Pan-Amazon Initiative

Raises awareness about ecological and social justice issues and promotes intercultural and bilingual education in the Amazon region.

Outreach

Community engagement

Bringing awareness to the social justice work of our Jesuit partners in the Global South

Youth for others

The school outreach program of CJI

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Speaking up for the communities we work with

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