2023 Spring and Summer Newsletter

/ Published in Bridging Borders

2023 Spring and Summer Newsletter

We need to assert education as a human right

By Heba Al Basha 

In 2012, 11-year-old Anisa fled with her family to Lebanon after the Syrian conflict brought bombing and gunfire to Aleppo, her hometown.  … Continue reading →

A word from Jenny Cafiso, CJI Executive Director

I have always been amazed at the determination of children to go to school and the sacrifices parents make to ensure that their child gets an education. Continue reading →

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Vol 58 No 2 | Spring & Summer 2023

 

Education is a human right. Let us defend it.

A word from Jenny Cafiso, Executive Director

I have always been amazed at the determination of children to go to … Read more

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We need to assert education as a human right

by Heba Al Basha

In 2012, 11-year-old Anisa fled with her family to Lebanon after the Syrian conflict brought bombing … Read more

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Study centres help educate tea pickers’ children

HLDRC study centres off er an alternative path to learning for children in tea plantations. By Fr Pascal Xalxo SJ… Read more
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Organic farming ‘respects all creation’

Brother Paul Desmarais SJ shows off grass planted from seed received by KATC from Brazil. The grass grows quickly and … Read more

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CJI to host 3rd Youth for Others Advocacy Symposium

It may be spring, but Canadian Jesuits International (CJI) is busy preparing for its fall campaign, Education: Her right, our … Read more

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MP receives Green Justice campaign petition

CJI Executive Director Jenny Cafiso meets with Liberal Member of Parliament Nathaniel Erskine-Smith (Beaches-East York) March 27 in Toronto.

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Haiti: Building homes, giving hope

Eighty of 120 vulnerable families affected by the August 2021 earthquake in Haiti have received a new home as part … Read more

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CJI raises over $269K for Syria earthquake relief

Canadian Jesuits International (CJI) has raised $269,095 to help victims of the deadly February 6 earthquake in northwest Syria.

CJI … Read more

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Jesuits served more than 56,000 Ukrainian refugees 

Since the armed conflict in Ukraine began in February 2022, Jesuit organizations have served and accompanied 56,042 people fleeing violence … Read more

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