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Les partenaires des Jésuites rendent hommage aux 70 ans d’« héritage d’espérance » de la CJI et appellent à une action urgente face à la « crise de l’humanité »

10 octobre 2025 / Published in Article du bulletin d'information

Les partenaires des Jésuites rendent hommage aux 70 ans d’« héritage d’espérance » de la CJI et appellent à une action urgente face à la « crise de l’humanité »

Le 9 octobre, 66 personnes se sont réunies via Zoom pour célébrer le 70e anniversaire de Canadian Jesuits International (CJI), en se penchant sur l’histoire de l’organisation et à la manière dont elle peut mieux soutenir les pauvres et les marginalisés dans un monde en évolution rapide. 

Ce qui a commencé en 1955 comme un soutien aux missionnaires se rendant à Darjeeling s’est transformé en partenariats solides avec des institutions jésuites en Afrique, en Asie et en Amérique latine dont le travail témoigne de compassion, lutte pour la justice et offre de l’espoir, selon les représentants des partenaires de la CJI qui se sont exprimés lors d’un webinaire. 

Le père Jeffrey Burwell, SJ, provincial des jésuites au Canada, a donné le ton de la célébration. « Cette année marque les sept décennies d’engagement de CJI en faveur d’une foi qui recherche la justice », a-t-il déclaré. « C’est une mission portée par tant de personnes de bonne volonté qui croient qu’un monde plus juste et plus compatissant est possible. » Il a ajouté que la CJI, ses partenaires et ses sympathisants ont répondu à l’appel de l’Évangile pour se tenir aux côtés des exclus, amplifier les voix réduites au silence et accompagner les communautés qui luttent pour la dignité et la paix. « Je rends grâce, nous rendons grâce aux innombrables personnes, à nos Jésuites, à nos partenaires, à nos collaborateurs et à nos donateurs qui, au cours de ces 70 années, ont répondu avec tant de générosité. » 

L’histoire de la CJI a commencé à Darjeeling, a déclaré le père Shajumon Chakkalakkal, SJ, provincial de la province jésuite de Darjeeling et du Népal, qui a parlé avec émotion de l’héritage des premiers missionnaires canadiens arrivés là-bas à la suite d’une invitation adressée à la province du Haut-Canada en 1946. 

« Une grande partie de ce que nous faisons est le résultat des efforts inlassables de la CJI », a-t-il déclaré. Les fruits de ce partenariat sont visibles partout, a-t-il ajouté, citant les écoles, les centres sociaux, les églises et les projets agricoles qui continuent de servir les communautés aujourd’hui. 

Parmi ces initiatives, a-t-il déclaré, le Jesu Ashram est un programme phare, le seul de ce type dans toute la Conférence jésuite d’Asie du Sud. Le Jesu Ashram offre gratuitement un abri, de la nourriture, des médicaments et des services de réadaptation aux sans-abri et aux personnes démunies, pour un coût annuel d’environ 300,000 dollars canadiens. « Aucun frais, rien pour les patients », a déclaré le père Chakkalakkal. 

En Amérique latine, Martha Lucía Márquez Restrepo, directrice du Centre social jésuite CINEP en Colombie, a partagé des témoignages sur l’impact du travail de la CJI, qui, selon elle, s’inscrit dans la lignée du Jubilé de l’espérance du pape François. La CJI soutient des projets communautaires durables, des initiatives d’agroécologie, la formation de leaders et la protection des modes de vie autochtones dans toute la région. Parmi les exemples, citons le soutien aux paysans péruviens pratiquant une agriculture durable, aux femmes leaders au Panama qui préservent les relations communautaires, et aux projets aidant les migrants et les personnes déplacées à satisfaire leurs besoins fondamentaux, à accéder à l’éducation et à bénéficier d’un soutien juridique. Elle a souligné que 50 % des migrants latino-américains sont des femmes et 20 % des enfants, qui fuient la pauvreté, la violence et la persécution. La CJI soutient des partenaires jésuites dont les projets fournissent de la nourriture, des soins de santé, une assistance juridique, un soutien à l’intégration et une éducation, afin de les aider à reconstruire leur vie dans la dignité. 

En Amazonie, que Márquez Restrepo décrit comme « le poumon du monde, produisant 20 % de l’oxygène mondial », la CJI aide les femmes autochtones à préserver leurs relations traditionnelles et leurs méthodes de production, contribuant ainsi à la justice climatique tout en mettant fin à la déforestation. 

Elle a également déclaré qu’avec le soutien de la CJI, son organisation a commencé à élaborer des stratégies de protection dans les territoires touchés par la guerre et la criminalité. Cela comprend la réalisation de cartographies pour identifier les zones où l’activité criminelle est répandue, le choix d’itinéraires sûrs pour les migrants, l’élaboration de stratégies de communication et la protection des femmes et des filles les plus vulnérables. Elle a souligné que la Colombie est l’un des pays les plus dangereux pour les leaders qui défendent l’environnement. 

À travers l’Afrique, le père Rampeoane Hlobo, SJ, directeur du Bureau Justice et Écologie de la Conférence jésuite d’Afrique et de Madagascar, a illustré comment la CJI crée un espoir concret. En République démocratique du Congo, la CJI soutient le mouvement éducatif Fe y Alegria, qui va au-delà de l’enseignement traditionnel pour former des enseignants, des directeurs d’école et même des parents dans des communautés marquées par des décennies d’instabilité, a-t-il déclaré. En Éthiopie, plus de 2,000 femmes et filles réfugiées reçoivent une formation en lecture, écriture et calcul, retrouvant ainsi leur voix et leur avenir. Au Soudan du Sud, la CJI soutient le projet « Sowing Seeds of Transformation » (Semer les graines de la transformation), dans le cadre duquel les communautés reçoivent une éducation, une formation en agroécologie et ont accès à des cours d’anglais certifiés. En Zambie, la CJI soutient le Centre de formation agricole de Kasisi, qui forme les petits agriculteurs à passer de la dépendance aux produits chimiques à des méthodes biologiques et durables. Le Centre jésuite de réflexion théologique de Lusaka œuvre à la formation d’une citoyenneté engagée et informée. 

« L’espoir n’est pas seulement de l’optimisme ou un vœu pieux », a déclaré le père Hlobo. « Il est concret. Il naît lorsqu’une femme réfugiée apprend à lire, lorsqu’un petit agriculteur redonne vie à ses terres de manière durable, lorsque des jeunes se lèvent pour défendre la planète et leur avenir. » 

Jenny Cafiso, directrice exécutive du CJI, a reconnu que le contexte dans lequel la CJI opère a radicalement changé en 70 ans. Elle a noté que les panélistes avaient identifié des défis tels que la guerre, l’extraction des ressources, la violence fondée sur le genre, le changement climatique et le crime organisé. Mme Cafiso a également cité des menaces sans précédent telles que les coupes drastiques dans l’aide internationale, le Service Jésuite des Réfugiés (JRS) ayant à lui seul subi une réduction budgétaire de 30 % de l’aide provenant des États-Unis. Elle a déclaré que ces réductions entraîneront des conséquences dévastatrices : on estime que 15 millions de personnes mourront au cours de la prochaine décennie en raison de la suppression des programmes de vaccination, de l’aide alimentaire, des médicaments contre le paludisme et des antirétroviraux. Elle a décrit cela comme le reflet d’un changement culturel qui considère l’égoïsme et le manque de soutien aux autres comme une vertu. 

Le père Hlobo l’a clairement nommé : « Il y a une crise de la solidarité, une crise de l’humanité qui exclut les autres et crée une culture de l’indifférence, même au milieu de la souffrance. » Il a déclaré que les gens ne sont plus touchés par la souffrance des autres, citant les situations au Moyen-Orient, en Ukraine et dans l’est de la République Démocratique du Congo, où ceux qui peuvent intervenir ne font pas ce qui devrait être fait pour mettre fin à la souffrance. 

Márquez Restrepo a ajouté que le moment est venu non seulement d’agir, mais aussi de mener une réflexion approfondie, de faire preuve de créativité et de se former spirituellement. « Nous devons toucher les cœurs », a-t-elle insisté. 

Le père Chakkalakal a déclaré que malgré de nombreux défis, il y a encore de l’espoir dans le monde. Par exemple, lorsque des inondations dévastatrices ont récemment frappé le Népal et Darjeeling, les gens se sont précipités pour aider. « Il y a de l’espoir », a-t-il déclaré avec une profonde conviction. 

 

 

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On World Youth Skills Day, July 15, Canadian Jesuits International (CJI) celebrates the contributions that young people make in shaping a better world for all. CJI also supports initiatives to equip young people with the skills they need for dignified employment, entrepreneurship, and full participation in the economic, political, and cultural life of society.

CJI highlights its support for a project by Fe y Alegría that aims to improve access to fair and decent employment for at-risk and vulnerable youth across Honduras, Guatemala, El Salvador, Nicaragua, and Cuba. 

The project provides participants with training programs that align with current labour market demands and that actively transform their lives and their communities. The program also includes career orientation, vocational testing, job fairs, internships with private sector employers and professional employment placement within 17 designated Fe y Alegría education centres.

Founded in 1955 by Jesuit priest José María Vélaz, SJ, Fe y Alegría is a federation of local educational institutions that provides education to marginalized populations in Africa, Asia, and Latin America. 

According to the UNESCO, the theme of this year’s observance of World Youth Skills Day, Skills for a shared future, focuses on “the need to develop innovative youth skills that prepare young people to successfully participate in societies and economies, where they can lead with empathy, communicate across cultures, build resilience and contribute to a better future.”

Young people “need more than technical skills alone,” said UNESCO, citing how artificial intelligence, the green transition and rapid societal shifts are changing the nature of work. “They need a balanced set of competencies that combines technical, digital, AI, green, socio-emotional and civic skills with the human qualities that technology cannot replace.”

#youthskillsday #Jesuits #LatinAmerica
On World Youth Skills Day, July 15, Canadian Jesuits International (CJI) celebrates the contributions that young people make in shaping a better world for all. CJI also supports initiatives to equip young people with the skills they need for dignified employment, entrepreneurship, and full participation in the economic, political, and cultural life of society.

CJI highlights its support for a project by Fe y Alegría that aims to improve access to fair and decent employment for at-risk and vulnerable youth across Honduras, Guatemala, El Salvador, Nicaragua, and Cuba. 

The project provides participants with training programs that align with current labour market demands and that actively transform their lives and their communities. The program also includes career orientation, vocational testing, job fairs, internships with private sector employers and professional employment placement within 17 designated Fe y Alegría education centres.

Founded in 1955 by Jesuit priest José María Vélaz, SJ, Fe y Alegría is a federation of local educational institutions that provides education to marginalized populations in Africa, Asia, and Latin America. 

According to the UNESCO, the theme of this year’s observance of World Youth Skills Day, Skills for a shared future, focuses on “the need to develop innovative youth skills that prepare young people to successfully participate in societies and economies, where they can lead with empathy, communicate across cultures, build resilience and contribute to a better future.”

Young people “need more than technical skills alone,” said UNESCO, citing how artificial intelligence, the green transition and rapid societal shifts are changing the nature of work. “They need a balanced set of competencies that combines technical, digital, AI, green, socio-emotional and civic skills with the human qualities that technology cannot replace.”

#youthskillsday #Jesuits #LatinAmerica
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On World Youth Skills Day, July 15, Canadian Jesuits International (CJI) celebrates the contributions that young people make in shaping a better world for all. CJI also supports initiatives to equip young people with the skills they need for dignified employment, entrepreneurship, and full participation in the economic, political, and cultural life of society. CJI highlights its support for a project by Fe y Alegría that aims to improve access to fair and decent employment for at-risk and vulnerable youth across Honduras, Guatemala, El Salvador, Nicaragua, and Cuba. The project provides participants with training programs that align with current labour market demands and that actively transform their lives and their communities. The program also includes career orientation, vocational testing, job fairs, internships with private sector employers and professional employment placement within 17 designated Fe y Alegría education centres. Founded in 1955 by Jesuit priest José María Vélaz, SJ, Fe y Alegría is a federation of local educational institutions that provides education to marginalized populations in Africa, Asia, and Latin America. According to the UNESCO, the theme of this year’s observance of World Youth Skills Day, Skills for a shared future, focuses on “the need to develop innovative youth skills that prepare young people to successfully participate in societies and economies, where they can lead with empathy, communicate across cultures, build resilience and contribute to a better future.” Young people “need more than technical skills alone,” said UNESCO, citing how artificial intelligence, the green transition and rapid societal shifts are changing the nature of work. “They need a balanced set of competencies that combines technical, digital, AI, green, socio-emotional and civic skills with the human qualities that technology cannot replace.” #youthskillsday #Jesuits #LatinAmerica
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A generous donor has pledged to match every donation made to CJI's Venezuela Earthquake Appeal before the end of July, dollar for dollar, up to $5,000. 

That means your support today can have double the impact in helping people affected by the earthquake. 

For those who haven’t had a chance to donate yet, please give before July 31. 

The needs remain urgent and widespread, and every contribution helps provide essential aid, protection, and hope to those who need it most. 

Act now: Click link in bio

#Venezuela #earthquake #Jesuits
A generous donor has pledged to match every donation made to CJI's Venezuela Earthquake Appeal before the end of July, dollar for dollar, up to $5,000. 

That means your support today can have double the impact in helping people affected by the earthquake. 

For those who haven’t had a chance to donate yet, please give before July 31. 

The needs remain urgent and widespread, and every contribution helps provide essential aid, protection, and hope to those who need it most. 

Act now: Click link in bio

#Venezuela #earthquake #Jesuits
A generous donor has pledged to match every donation made to CJI's Venezuela Earthquake Appeal before the end of July, dollar for dollar, up to $5,000. 

That means your support today can have double the impact in helping people affected by the earthquake. 

For those who haven’t had a chance to donate yet, please give before July 31. 

The needs remain urgent and widespread, and every contribution helps provide essential aid, protection, and hope to those who need it most. 

Act now: Click link in bio

#Venezuela #earthquake #Jesuits
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A generous donor has pledged to match every donation made to CJI's Venezuela Earthquake Appeal before the end of July, dollar for dollar, up to $5,000. That means your support today can have double the impact in helping people affected by the earthquake. For those who haven’t had a chance to donate yet, please give before July 31. The needs remain urgent and widespread, and every contribution helps provide essential aid, protection, and hope to those who need it most. Act now: Click link in bio #Venezuela #earthquake #Jesuits
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CJI Executive Director Jenny Cafiso and International Programs Coordinator Juan Emilio Hernandez are attending an assembly in Chile of the network of social centers of the Conferencia de Provinciales Jesuitas de America (CPAL; Conference of Jesuit Provincials of America). 

The meeting aims to create a framework that situates them “within a culture of encounter in the current context based on dialogue, reconciliation and peace.” Participants will also exchange ideas on how to clarify their organizations’ role in “influencing the strengthening of democracy and the global Ignatian Advocacy Network.” Attendees will also have an opportunity to visit CPAL-supported social programs. 

Jenny and Juan will also have a chance to meet with some CJI partners who are attending the assembly. 

Photos: Juan Emilio Hernandez/CJI
CJI Executive Director Jenny Cafiso and International Programs Coordinator Juan Emilio Hernandez are attending an assembly in Chile of the network of social centers of the Conferencia de Provinciales Jesuitas de America (CPAL; Conference of Jesuit Provincials of America). 

The meeting aims to create a framework that situates them “within a culture of encounter in the current context based on dialogue, reconciliation and peace.” Participants will also exchange ideas on how to clarify their organizations’ role in “influencing the strengthening of democracy and the global Ignatian Advocacy Network.” Attendees will also have an opportunity to visit CPAL-supported social programs. 

Jenny and Juan will also have a chance to meet with some CJI partners who are attending the assembly. 

Photos: Juan Emilio Hernandez/CJI
CJI Executive Director Jenny Cafiso and International Programs Coordinator Juan Emilio Hernandez are attending an assembly in Chile of the network of social centers of the Conferencia de Provinciales Jesuitas de America (CPAL; Conference of Jesuit Provincials of America). 

The meeting aims to create a framework that situates them “within a culture of encounter in the current context based on dialogue, reconciliation and peace.” Participants will also exchange ideas on how to clarify their organizations’ role in “influencing the strengthening of democracy and the global Ignatian Advocacy Network.” Attendees will also have an opportunity to visit CPAL-supported social programs. 

Jenny and Juan will also have a chance to meet with some CJI partners who are attending the assembly. 

Photos: Juan Emilio Hernandez/CJI
CJI Executive Director Jenny Cafiso and International Programs Coordinator Juan Emilio Hernandez are attending an assembly in Chile of the network of social centers of the Conferencia de Provinciales Jesuitas de America (CPAL; Conference of Jesuit Provincials of America). 

The meeting aims to create a framework that situates them “within a culture of encounter in the current context based on dialogue, reconciliation and peace.” Participants will also exchange ideas on how to clarify their organizations’ role in “influencing the strengthening of democracy and the global Ignatian Advocacy Network.” Attendees will also have an opportunity to visit CPAL-supported social programs. 

Jenny and Juan will also have a chance to meet with some CJI partners who are attending the assembly. 

Photos: Juan Emilio Hernandez/CJI
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CJI Executive Director Jenny Cafiso and International Programs Coordinator Juan Emilio Hernandez are attending an assembly in Chile of the network of social centers of the Conferencia de Provinciales Jesuitas de America (CPAL; Conference of Jesuit Provincials of America). The meeting aims to create a framework that situates them “within a culture of encounter in the current context based on dialogue, reconciliation and peace.” Participants will also exchange ideas on how to clarify their organizations’ role in “influencing the strengthening of democracy and the global Ignatian Advocacy Network.” Attendees will also have an opportunity to visit CPAL-supported social programs. Jenny and Juan will also have a chance to meet with some CJI partners who are attending the assembly. Photos: Juan Emilio Hernandez/CJI
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Canadian Jesuits International and other Jesuit development organizations and mission offices belonging to the Xavier Network have responded quickly to the disaster by launching a coordinated appeal for Venezuela. 

Our Jesuit partners are providing immediate aid and support to families and communities affected by the earthquakes, while also starting to plan the long-term recovery process.

On Thursday, July 16, at 12 p.m. we will have the opportunity to learn more from our partners about how the Jesuit response is being coordinated. 

Register now:  CLICK LINK IN BIO,  or go to:  bit.ly/VenezuelaWebinar2026 

https://bit.ly/VenezuelaWebinar2026
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Canadian Jesuits International and other Jesuit development organizations and mission offices belonging to the Xavier Network have responded quickly to the disaster by launching a coordinated appeal for Venezuela. Our Jesuit partners are providing immediate aid and support to families and communities affected by the earthquakes, while also starting to plan the long-term recovery process. On Thursday, July 16, at 12 p.m. we will have the opportunity to learn more from our partners about how the Jesuit response is being coordinated. Register now: CLICK LINK IN BIO, or go to: bit.ly/VenezuelaWebinar2026 https://bit.ly/VenezuelaWebinar2026
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Your donations to the Venezuelan earthquake relief efforts are making a tangible difference.
Here are some photos of the vital work being done by our Jesuit partners — @jrs_venezuela, @feyalegriave and more — on the ground.  Beyond distributing essential relief items, teams are providing temporary shelter, critical psychosocial support, and more to families navigating this crisis. But the needs remain immense.
Tens of thousands of Venezuelans are still facing uncertainty and profound loss. Homes have been destroyed, livelihoods disrupted, and entire communities are struggling to recover from the shock of this life-changing disaster.
They still need us. Please consider donating to CJI's humanitarian relief fund today to help them rebuild: Click link in bio.

#Venezuela #earthquake #Jesuits
Your donations to the Venezuelan earthquake relief efforts are making a tangible difference.
Here are some photos of the vital work being done by our Jesuit partners — @jrs_venezuela, @feyalegriave and more — on the ground.  Beyond distributing essential relief items, teams are providing temporary shelter, critical psychosocial support, and more to families navigating this crisis. But the needs remain immense.
Tens of thousands of Venezuelans are still facing uncertainty and profound loss. Homes have been destroyed, livelihoods disrupted, and entire communities are struggling to recover from the shock of this life-changing disaster.
They still need us. Please consider donating to CJI's humanitarian relief fund today to help them rebuild: Click link in bio.

#Venezuela #earthquake #Jesuits
Your donations to the Venezuelan earthquake relief efforts are making a tangible difference.
Here are some photos of the vital work being done by our Jesuit partners — @jrs_venezuela, @feyalegriave and more — on the ground.  Beyond distributing essential relief items, teams are providing temporary shelter, critical psychosocial support, and more to families navigating this crisis. But the needs remain immense.
Tens of thousands of Venezuelans are still facing uncertainty and profound loss. Homes have been destroyed, livelihoods disrupted, and entire communities are struggling to recover from the shock of this life-changing disaster.
They still need us. Please consider donating to CJI's humanitarian relief fund today to help them rebuild: Click link in bio.

#Venezuela #earthquake #Jesuits
Your donations to the Venezuelan earthquake relief efforts are making a tangible difference.
Here are some photos of the vital work being done by our Jesuit partners — @jrs_venezuela, @feyalegriave and more — on the ground.  Beyond distributing essential relief items, teams are providing temporary shelter, critical psychosocial support, and more to families navigating this crisis. But the needs remain immense.
Tens of thousands of Venezuelans are still facing uncertainty and profound loss. Homes have been destroyed, livelihoods disrupted, and entire communities are struggling to recover from the shock of this life-changing disaster.
They still need us. Please consider donating to CJI's humanitarian relief fund today to help them rebuild: Click link in bio.

#Venezuela #earthquake #Jesuits
Your donations to the Venezuelan earthquake relief efforts are making a tangible difference.
Here are some photos of the vital work being done by our Jesuit partners — @jrs_venezuela, @feyalegriave and more — on the ground.  Beyond distributing essential relief items, teams are providing temporary shelter, critical psychosocial support, and more to families navigating this crisis. But the needs remain immense.
Tens of thousands of Venezuelans are still facing uncertainty and profound loss. Homes have been destroyed, livelihoods disrupted, and entire communities are struggling to recover from the shock of this life-changing disaster.
They still need us. Please consider donating to CJI's humanitarian relief fund today to help them rebuild: Click link in bio.

#Venezuela #earthquake #Jesuits
Your donations to the Venezuelan earthquake relief efforts are making a tangible difference.
Here are some photos of the vital work being done by our Jesuit partners — @jrs_venezuela, @feyalegriave and more — on the ground.  Beyond distributing essential relief items, teams are providing temporary shelter, critical psychosocial support, and more to families navigating this crisis. But the needs remain immense.
Tens of thousands of Venezuelans are still facing uncertainty and profound loss. Homes have been destroyed, livelihoods disrupted, and entire communities are struggling to recover from the shock of this life-changing disaster.
They still need us. Please consider donating to CJI's humanitarian relief fund today to help them rebuild: Click link in bio.

#Venezuela #earthquake #Jesuits
Your donations to the Venezuelan earthquake relief efforts are making a tangible difference.
Here are some photos of the vital work being done by our Jesuit partners — @jrs_venezuela, @feyalegriave and more — on the ground.  Beyond distributing essential relief items, teams are providing temporary shelter, critical psychosocial support, and more to families navigating this crisis. But the needs remain immense.
Tens of thousands of Venezuelans are still facing uncertainty and profound loss. Homes have been destroyed, livelihoods disrupted, and entire communities are struggling to recover from the shock of this life-changing disaster.
They still need us. Please consider donating to CJI's humanitarian relief fund today to help them rebuild: Click link in bio.

#Venezuela #earthquake #Jesuits
Your donations to the Venezuelan earthquake relief efforts are making a tangible difference.
Here are some photos of the vital work being done by our Jesuit partners — @jrs_venezuela, @feyalegriave and more — on the ground.  Beyond distributing essential relief items, teams are providing temporary shelter, critical psychosocial support, and more to families navigating this crisis. But the needs remain immense.
Tens of thousands of Venezuelans are still facing uncertainty and profound loss. Homes have been destroyed, livelihoods disrupted, and entire communities are struggling to recover from the shock of this life-changing disaster.
They still need us. Please consider donating to CJI's humanitarian relief fund today to help them rebuild: Click link in bio.

#Venezuela #earthquake #Jesuits
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Your donations to the Venezuelan earthquake relief efforts are making a tangible difference. Here are some photos of the vital work being done by our Jesuit partners — @jrs_venezuela, @feyalegriave and more — on the ground. Beyond distributing essential relief items, teams are providing temporary shelter, critical psychosocial support, and more to families navigating this crisis. But the needs remain immense. Tens of thousands of Venezuelans are still facing uncertainty and profound loss. Homes have been destroyed, livelihoods disrupted, and entire communities are struggling to recover from the shock of this life-changing disaster. They still need us. Please consider donating to CJI's humanitarian relief fund today to help them rebuild: Click link in bio. #Venezuela #earthquake #Jesuits
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Happy International Day of Cooperatives! 

On this special day, Canadian Jesuits International reaffirms its support for the democratic ownership model, which allows people to come together in solidarity to build sustainable enterprises that meet their needs and support their communities. 

CJI highlights the role that its long-time Jesuit partner, Comparte, plays in building alternative and supportive socio-economic models in 11 countries:Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Cuba, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Mexico, Nicaragua, Paraguay, Peru and Spain. 

Comparte (meaning “to share”) is a network of the Jesuit Conference of Provincials in Latin America and the Caribbean (CPAL), which believes that the world can and should be changed so that everyone, especially the poor and marginalized, can enjoy the benefits of a just and sustainable economy. 

Its current project aims to improve the sustainability of 116 economic initiatives managed by producer organizations involved in diverse industries, including agriculture (coffee, cocoa, honey), livestock (poultry, guinea pigs), services (savings/credit groups, sustainable tourism), and manufacturing (textiles, footwear). Click link in bio to visit our website and learn more. 

The theme of this year’s celebration, “Cooperatives for a Peaceful World,” recognizes the contribution of cooperative enterprises to social justice, inclusion, and solidarity. 

Cooperatives are people-centred institutions that can foster trust, reinforce social cohesion, and unite communities around common needs and aspirations, says the UN. 

In a world characterized by conflict, inequality, polarization and declining trust, the theme is a reminder that peace requires more than the absence of violence; it also calls for inclusion, fairness, dialogue and economic security, says the UN. 

#coopsday #cooperatives #comparte #Jesuits
Happy International Day of Cooperatives! 

On this special day, Canadian Jesuits International reaffirms its support for the democratic ownership model, which allows people to come together in solidarity to build sustainable enterprises that meet their needs and support their communities. 

CJI highlights the role that its long-time Jesuit partner, Comparte, plays in building alternative and supportive socio-economic models in 11 countries:Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Cuba, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Mexico, Nicaragua, Paraguay, Peru and Spain. 

Comparte (meaning “to share”) is a network of the Jesuit Conference of Provincials in Latin America and the Caribbean (CPAL), which believes that the world can and should be changed so that everyone, especially the poor and marginalized, can enjoy the benefits of a just and sustainable economy. 

Its current project aims to improve the sustainability of 116 economic initiatives managed by producer organizations involved in diverse industries, including agriculture (coffee, cocoa, honey), livestock (poultry, guinea pigs), services (savings/credit groups, sustainable tourism), and manufacturing (textiles, footwear). Click link in bio to visit our website and learn more. 

The theme of this year’s celebration, “Cooperatives for a Peaceful World,” recognizes the contribution of cooperative enterprises to social justice, inclusion, and solidarity. 

Cooperatives are people-centred institutions that can foster trust, reinforce social cohesion, and unite communities around common needs and aspirations, says the UN. 

In a world characterized by conflict, inequality, polarization and declining trust, the theme is a reminder that peace requires more than the absence of violence; it also calls for inclusion, fairness, dialogue and economic security, says the UN. 

#coopsday #cooperatives #comparte #Jesuits
Happy International Day of Cooperatives! 

On this special day, Canadian Jesuits International reaffirms its support for the democratic ownership model, which allows people to come together in solidarity to build sustainable enterprises that meet their needs and support their communities. 

CJI highlights the role that its long-time Jesuit partner, Comparte, plays in building alternative and supportive socio-economic models in 11 countries:Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Cuba, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Mexico, Nicaragua, Paraguay, Peru and Spain. 

Comparte (meaning “to share”) is a network of the Jesuit Conference of Provincials in Latin America and the Caribbean (CPAL), which believes that the world can and should be changed so that everyone, especially the poor and marginalized, can enjoy the benefits of a just and sustainable economy. 

Its current project aims to improve the sustainability of 116 economic initiatives managed by producer organizations involved in diverse industries, including agriculture (coffee, cocoa, honey), livestock (poultry, guinea pigs), services (savings/credit groups, sustainable tourism), and manufacturing (textiles, footwear). Click link in bio to visit our website and learn more. 

The theme of this year’s celebration, “Cooperatives for a Peaceful World,” recognizes the contribution of cooperative enterprises to social justice, inclusion, and solidarity. 

Cooperatives are people-centred institutions that can foster trust, reinforce social cohesion, and unite communities around common needs and aspirations, says the UN. 

In a world characterized by conflict, inequality, polarization and declining trust, the theme is a reminder that peace requires more than the absence of violence; it also calls for inclusion, fairness, dialogue and economic security, says the UN. 

#coopsday #cooperatives #comparte #Jesuits
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Happy International Day of Cooperatives! On this special day, Canadian Jesuits International reaffirms its support for the democratic ownership model, which allows people to come together in solidarity to build sustainable enterprises that meet their needs and support their communities. CJI highlights the role that its long-time Jesuit partner, Comparte, plays in building alternative and supportive socio-economic models in 11 countries:Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Cuba, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Mexico, Nicaragua, Paraguay, Peru and Spain. Comparte (meaning “to share”) is a network of the Jesuit Conference of Provincials in Latin America and the Caribbean (CPAL), which believes that the world can and should be changed so that everyone, especially the poor and marginalized, can enjoy the benefits of a just and sustainable economy. Its current project aims to improve the sustainability of 116 economic initiatives managed by producer organizations involved in diverse industries, including agriculture (coffee, cocoa, honey), livestock (poultry, guinea pigs), services (savings/credit groups, sustainable tourism), and manufacturing (textiles, footwear). Click link in bio to visit our website and learn more. The theme of this year’s celebration, “Cooperatives for a Peaceful World,” recognizes the contribution of cooperative enterprises to social justice, inclusion, and solidarity. Cooperatives are people-centred institutions that can foster trust, reinforce social cohesion, and unite communities around common needs and aspirations, says the UN. In a world characterized by conflict, inequality, polarization and declining trust, the theme is a reminder that peace requires more than the absence of violence; it also calls for inclusion, fairness, dialogue and economic security, says the UN. #coopsday #cooperatives #comparte #Jesuits
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CJI calls on Canada to empower corporate watchdog, not scrap it
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Canadian Jesuits International (CJI) joins the Canadian Network on Corporate Accountability (CNCA) in expressing deep concern over the Government of Canada’s decision to eliminate the Office of the Canadian Ombudsperson for Responsible Enterprise (CORE). 

As a member of the CNCA, CJI has long advocated for stronger measures to ensure that Canadian companies respect human rights and the environment wherever they operate. This commitment is rooted in the experiences of our Jesuit partners and the communities they serve in Africa, Asia, and Latin America. Some of them have witnessed the devastating impacts of irresponsible extractive projects first-hand, while others have suffered as a result of them, experiencing displacement, environmental degradation, the loss of livelihoods, and violence. 

Although CJI and other civil society organizations have long criticized the CORE’s lack of independence and investigatory powers, eliminating the office is not the answer. Instead, its mandate should be strengthened, and it should be provided  with the necessary tools to investigate allegations of abuse and hold Canadian corporations accountable for their actions. 

Together with our partners and fellow members of the CNCA, we call on the Government of Canada to reinstate the CORE and equip the office with the tools and independence it needs to effectively serve people whose human and environmental rights have been violated due to unjust and irresponsible practices by Canadian companies. 

We invite our supporters to join us in urging Prime Minister Mark Carney to reinstate the CORE, this time with the powers and independence it has always needed.
CJI calls on Canada to empower corporate watchdog, not scrap it
[Take Action: Click link in bio]

Canadian Jesuits International (CJI) joins the Canadian Network on Corporate Accountability (CNCA) in expressing deep concern over the Government of Canada’s decision to eliminate the Office of the Canadian Ombudsperson for Responsible Enterprise (CORE). 

As a member of the CNCA, CJI has long advocated for stronger measures to ensure that Canadian companies respect human rights and the environment wherever they operate. This commitment is rooted in the experiences of our Jesuit partners and the communities they serve in Africa, Asia, and Latin America. Some of them have witnessed the devastating impacts of irresponsible extractive projects first-hand, while others have suffered as a result of them, experiencing displacement, environmental degradation, the loss of livelihoods, and violence. 

Although CJI and other civil society organizations have long criticized the CORE’s lack of independence and investigatory powers, eliminating the office is not the answer. Instead, its mandate should be strengthened, and it should be provided  with the necessary tools to investigate allegations of abuse and hold Canadian corporations accountable for their actions. 

Together with our partners and fellow members of the CNCA, we call on the Government of Canada to reinstate the CORE and equip the office with the tools and independence it needs to effectively serve people whose human and environmental rights have been violated due to unjust and irresponsible practices by Canadian companies. 

We invite our supporters to join us in urging Prime Minister Mark Carney to reinstate the CORE, this time with the powers and independence it has always needed.
CJI calls on Canada to empower corporate watchdog, not scrap it
[Take Action: Click link in bio]

Canadian Jesuits International (CJI) joins the Canadian Network on Corporate Accountability (CNCA) in expressing deep concern over the Government of Canada’s decision to eliminate the Office of the Canadian Ombudsperson for Responsible Enterprise (CORE). 

As a member of the CNCA, CJI has long advocated for stronger measures to ensure that Canadian companies respect human rights and the environment wherever they operate. This commitment is rooted in the experiences of our Jesuit partners and the communities they serve in Africa, Asia, and Latin America. Some of them have witnessed the devastating impacts of irresponsible extractive projects first-hand, while others have suffered as a result of them, experiencing displacement, environmental degradation, the loss of livelihoods, and violence. 

Although CJI and other civil society organizations have long criticized the CORE’s lack of independence and investigatory powers, eliminating the office is not the answer. Instead, its mandate should be strengthened, and it should be provided  with the necessary tools to investigate allegations of abuse and hold Canadian corporations accountable for their actions. 

Together with our partners and fellow members of the CNCA, we call on the Government of Canada to reinstate the CORE and equip the office with the tools and independence it needs to effectively serve people whose human and environmental rights have been violated due to unjust and irresponsible practices by Canadian companies. 

We invite our supporters to join us in urging Prime Minister Mark Carney to reinstate the CORE, this time with the powers and independence it has always needed.
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CJI calls on Canada to empower corporate watchdog, not scrap it [Take Action: Click link in bio] Canadian Jesuits International (CJI) joins the Canadian Network on Corporate Accountability (CNCA) in expressing deep concern over the Government of Canada’s decision to eliminate the Office of the Canadian Ombudsperson for Responsible Enterprise (CORE). As a member of the CNCA, CJI has long advocated for stronger measures to ensure that Canadian companies respect human rights and the environment wherever they operate. This commitment is rooted in the experiences of our Jesuit partners and the communities they serve in Africa, Asia, and Latin America. Some of them have witnessed the devastating impacts of irresponsible extractive projects first-hand, while others have suffered as a result of them, experiencing displacement, environmental degradation, the loss of livelihoods, and violence. Although CJI and other civil society organizations have long criticized the CORE’s lack of independence and investigatory powers, eliminating the office is not the answer. Instead, its mandate should be strengthened, and it should be provided with the necessary tools to investigate allegations of abuse and hold Canadian corporations accountable for their actions. Together with our partners and fellow members of the CNCA, we call on the Government of Canada to reinstate the CORE and equip the office with the tools and independence it needs to effectively serve people whose human and environmental rights have been violated due to unjust and irresponsible practices by Canadian companies. We invite our supporters to join us in urging Prime Minister Mark Carney to reinstate the CORE, this time with the powers and independence it has always needed.
2 semaines ago
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Canadian Jesuits International is supporting a project by the Jesuit Refugee Service  in South Sudan that will improve the mental health, psycho-social well-being, and resilience of 7,273 refugees and returnees from Sudan, as well as members of communities that host them in Renk and Maban. 

A,mong others, the project will help make it easier for 1,241 children from refugee and host communities to access education. It will also ensure that 1,780 people displaced by the conflict in Sudan are protected and supported through various mental health and psycho-social support services. 

The Sudan conflict, now entering its fourth year, has been described by the United Nations as “the world’s largest humanitarian and displacement crisis.” It has left nearly 34 million people, or 65% of the population, “in urgent need of humanitarian support,” said the UN. Around 14 million people have been forced to leave their homes, with 4.4 million of them crossing into neighbouring countries such as South Sudan, Chad, and Egypt. 

Learn more and support the project: Click link in bio to visit our website and learn more. 

#Jesuits #JRS #SouthSudan #Sudanconflict
Canadian Jesuits International is supporting a project by the Jesuit Refugee Service  in South Sudan that will improve the mental health, psycho-social well-being, and resilience of 7,273 refugees and returnees from Sudan, as well as members of communities that host them in Renk and Maban. 

A,mong others, the project will help make it easier for 1,241 children from refugee and host communities to access education. It will also ensure that 1,780 people displaced by the conflict in Sudan are protected and supported through various mental health and psycho-social support services. 

The Sudan conflict, now entering its fourth year, has been described by the United Nations as “the world’s largest humanitarian and displacement crisis.” It has left nearly 34 million people, or 65% of the population, “in urgent need of humanitarian support,” said the UN. Around 14 million people have been forced to leave their homes, with 4.4 million of them crossing into neighbouring countries such as South Sudan, Chad, and Egypt. 

Learn more and support the project: Click link in bio to visit our website and learn more. 

#Jesuits #JRS #SouthSudan #Sudanconflict
Canadian Jesuits International is supporting a project by the Jesuit Refugee Service  in South Sudan that will improve the mental health, psycho-social well-being, and resilience of 7,273 refugees and returnees from Sudan, as well as members of communities that host them in Renk and Maban. 

A,mong others, the project will help make it easier for 1,241 children from refugee and host communities to access education. It will also ensure that 1,780 people displaced by the conflict in Sudan are protected and supported through various mental health and psycho-social support services. 

The Sudan conflict, now entering its fourth year, has been described by the United Nations as “the world’s largest humanitarian and displacement crisis.” It has left nearly 34 million people, or 65% of the population, “in urgent need of humanitarian support,” said the UN. Around 14 million people have been forced to leave their homes, with 4.4 million of them crossing into neighbouring countries such as South Sudan, Chad, and Egypt. 

Learn more and support the project: Click link in bio to visit our website and learn more. 

#Jesuits #JRS #SouthSudan #Sudanconflict
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Canadian Jesuits International is supporting a project by the Jesuit Refugee Service in South Sudan that will improve the mental health, psycho-social well-being, and resilience of 7,273 refugees and returnees from Sudan, as well as members of communities that host them in Renk and Maban. A,mong others, the project will help make it easier for 1,241 children from refugee and host communities to access education. It will also ensure that 1,780 people displaced by the conflict in Sudan are protected and supported through various mental health and psycho-social support services. The Sudan conflict, now entering its fourth year, has been described by the United Nations as “the world’s largest humanitarian and displacement crisis.” It has left nearly 34 million people, or 65% of the population, “in urgent need of humanitarian support,” said the UN. Around 14 million people have been forced to leave their homes, with 4.4 million of them crossing into neighbouring countries such as South Sudan, Chad, and Egypt. Learn more and support the project: Click link in bio to visit our website and learn more. #Jesuits #JRS #SouthSudan #Sudanconflict
2 semaines ago
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Our Jesuit partners in Venezuela have sent us more videos showing the extent of the destruction following the deadly earthquakes on June 24. 
The Jesuit Refugee Service, Fe y Alegría and other Jesuit organisations are on the ground, providing emergency support to those affected by the earthquakes. This includes temporary shelter, essential relief items, protection services and psychosocial support. 
We are still accepting donations to support these efforts in northern Venezuela. Click the link in our bio (Venezuela Humanitarian Relief) to donate now.

Our partners have worked in Venezuela for many years, building experienced teams and well-established networks of people who are already responding to the emergency. 

#Venezuela #earthquake #Jesuits #donatenow #humanitarian
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Our Jesuit partners in Venezuela have sent us more videos showing the extent of the destruction following the deadly earthquakes on June 24. The Jesuit Refugee Service, Fe y Alegría and other Jesuit organisations are on the ground, providing emergency support to those affected by the earthquakes. This includes temporary shelter, essential relief items, protection services and psychosocial support. We are still accepting donations to support these efforts in northern Venezuela. Click the link in our bio (Venezuela Humanitarian Relief) to donate now. Our partners have worked in Venezuela for many years, building experienced teams and well-established networks of people who are already responding to the emergency. #Venezuela #earthquake #Jesuits #donatenow #humanitarian
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