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2021 Fall Newsletter

2021 Fall Newsletter

01 September 2021 / Published in Bridging Borders

2021 Fall Newsletter

The power of our land

By Leidy Marcela Guevara Silva, Bayron José Tafur Barbosa and Julián Andrés Sánchez Botina

If this land could talk, it would tell many stories, some sweet, others bitter; some in vibrant colours, others dark; some harsh, others gentle; some fresh, others so old that their earthy fragrance disperses through the air … Continue reading →

A word from Jenny Cafiso, CJI Executive Director

It is commonplace to say that the future belongs to the youth. Yet it is not so common to see policies and structures, or even a culture, that would make it possible for youth to shape the future. Nowhere is this more obvious than in the Global South … Continue reading →

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The Contribution of Catholicism to Global Sustainable Development

29 April 2022 by CJI development

A webinar on The Contribution of Catholicism to Global Sustainable Development was held last April 26. Cardinal Michael Czerny was … Read more

Published in 2021 Fall, 2022 Spring and Summer, Webinars

Tagged under: CJI news, human rights, solidarity

The power of our land

30 August 2021 by Leidy Marcela Guevara Silva, Bayron José Tafur Barbosa and Julián Andrés Sánchez Botina

If this land could talk, it would tell many stories, some sweet, others bitter; some in vibrant colours, others dark; … Read more

Published in 2021 Fall, News, Newsletter Cover Story

Tagged under: Colombia, forcibly displaced people, human rights, inequality, international, Latin America, youth

Youth in South Sudan: Of hopes, dreams and leading the way into the future

31 August 2021 by Angelina Ayen Majak

South Sudan is Africa’s youngest nation. It has been mired in violent conflict for several decades, continuing even after gaining … Read more

Published in 2021 Fall, News

Tagged under: education, human rights, inequality, international, South Sudan, youth

Youth Advocacy Symposium: Solidarity in a COVID-19 world

31 August 2021 by CJI development

Canadian Jesuits International (CJI) will hold an online advocacy symposium for secondary and post-secondary students on October 23-24, with the … Read more

Published in 2021 Fall, Community engagement

Tagged under: Canada in solidarity, COVID-19, ecological justice, education, human rights, inequality, racial justice, social justice, vaccine equity, youth, Youth 4 Others

Youth and education: Keys to building a nation

31 August 2021 by Nidhi Chick Baraik

The youth is the hope of the future. We envision a world where our dreams can be realized to create … Read more

Published in 2021 Fall, News

Tagged under: COVID-19, Darjeeling, education, human rights, India, inequality, international, youth

Vaccine equity webinar

31 August 2021 by CJI development

CJI hosted a webinar on vaccine equity last June 15. “Leave no one behind: Vaccine equity in the Global South” … Read more

Published in 2021 Fall, Community engagement

Tagged under: Canada in solidarity, COVID-19, human rights, inequality, social justice, vaccine equity

Rest in peace, Fr Stan Swamy

31 August 2021 by CJI development

Fr Stan Swamy SJ passed away on July 5, 2021. For 50 years, he worked tirelessly for poor and marginalized … Read more

Published in 2021 Fall

Tagged under: CJI news, Father Stan Swamy, human rights, India, social justice

Pan-Amazon partners tell their story

31 August 2021 by CJI development

Last May 15, CJI brought together its partners from the Pan-Amazon region and supporters in Canada for an online gathering … Read more

Published in 2021 Fall

Tagged under: Amazon, CJI news, education, indigenous people, Pan-Amazon

COVID-19 appeal

31 August 2021 by CJI development

Thank you to all our supporters and friends who responded generously to CJI’s appeal to help people severely impacted by … Read more

Published in 2021 Fall

Tagged under: CJI news, COVID-19, India

2021 Fall Campaign

31 August 2021 by CJI development

Join in CJI’s various Fall campaign educational events culminating on an online Advent/Christmas concert on November 30, 2021! The theme … Read more

Published in 2021 Fall

Tagged under: CJI news, Giving Tuesday

Elizabeth McIsaac

Thank you, Elizabeth!

31 August 2021 by CJI development

Elizabeth McIsaac will be stepping down from her role as chair of CJI’s Board of Trustees on September 2021. We … Read more

Published in 2021 Fall

Tagged under: CJI news

Our friends speak: Running alongside our youth

31 August 2021 by Vimla Martinez de Hoz

My journey with the Jesuits started in India with a dear family friend, Fr Frederick Sopena SJ, who showed me … Read more

Published in 2021 Fall, Your voices

Tagged under: CJI news, Our supporters speak

HAITI EARTHQUAKE 2021

Please support our Jesuit partners as they help the people of Haiti recover from the latest natural disaster to hit the country.Please give generously by making a one-time donation or a regular monthly donation. Tax receipts will be issued for gifts of $20 or more. All personal information is held in accordance with Canadian Government Privacy Policy.

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