Fr. Jeff Burwell, SJ, Provincial of the Jesuits of Canada, and Fr. Ted Penton, SJ, Provincial Secretary, visited the Canadian Jesuits International (CJI) office in Toronto yesterday for the "annual visitation."The visit gave CJI Executive Director Jenny Cafiso and staff an opportunity to share information about CJI's work in the areas of international programs, outreach, communications, finance, fundraising, and administration.Fr. Burwell and Fr. Penton engaged with staff, some of whom joined via Zoom, by asking questions about their work and providing feedback. They also met separately with members of the CJI Board.#Jesuits #Canada #provincial #visitation

Canadian Jesuits International's work, in partnership with poor and marginalized communities, creates pathways for real and lasting change, writes the Provincial of the Jesuits of Canada, Fr. Jeffrey Burwell, SJ, in his CJI Annual Report message.Read the Provincial's full message now: Click link in bio to visit our website to view/download the CJI Annual Report.#jesuits #canada

#DYK CJI is committed to ecological sustainability based on socio-environmental justice.Led by our Jesuit partners, CJI supports marginalized people in Asia, Africa and Latin America to:👨‍🌾 👨‍🌾 promote the solidarity economy 🏞️ care for our common home and, 🌾 sustainable use of natural resources;to defend traditional and ancestral lands; and to develop productive economic activities that enable people to live in dignity and achieve justice.CJI's vision is inspired by the integrity of creation, and our values include environmental sustainability as inseparable from social justice.Read more about how CJI's partners are working to further this vision: Click link in bio and visit our website to view/download our Annual Report.#socialjustice #Jesuits #solidarity #economy #careforourcommonhome #climatejustice

Our Annual Report (in English & French) provides an overview of the projects we've been working on, new initiatives, messages from our Executive Director and the Provincial of the Jesuits of Canada, our financial report and more.Read now in English: https://bit.ly/CJIAnnualReport and in French: https://bit.ly/CJIRapportAnnuelOr visit our website to read and/or download a PDF version.#Jesuits #socialjustice #CJI #Canada #ngo #dogood

'Hope is the way"Javier Cortegoso Lobata, Coordinator of the Jesuit Migration Network, delivers a forceful New Year's message on forced migration in the Americas and around the world, the Jesuit response, and prospects for 2025.The network, which provides support to migrants and refugees in Latin America and the Caribbean, is a partner of Canadian Jesuits International.Excerpts: "I am sending you a grateful embrace as we close the year. It has not been a good year for forced migration in the Americas and around the world, and expectations for 2025 are not the brightest. But there are many reasons for hope. I continue to be amazed by God’s presence along the paths and in the communities. I see it in those who walk, those who say goodbye and those who welcome. I see it in lives interrupted by unjust policies, by the threat and all too frequent reality of organized crime, in journeys that grow longer and seem impossible, and in how they persevere, trust and try. Extraordinary stories that leave us deeply humbled by their immense struggles. I find hope in the work of each and every one of you – small miracles that save lives, that transform, that grow weary but never give up a humanity that sets us apart as works of society. I feel hope in the wisdom that led us more than 20 years ago to understand ourselves as a collective journey towards justice, embracing our diversity of territories, capacities and skills. I thank you all for your generosity..."His message has been translated from Spanish into English and Portuguese. Click link in bio and go to News.#Jesuits #migrants #refugees #socialjustice #apostolicwork #latinamerica #caribbean

The happy faces of the students at St. Peter's Primary School in Gayaganga, India, speak volumes. Thanks to your donations, Canadian Jesuits International (CJI) was able to help the Jesuit-run school fix up the corridors and floors of six classrooms, renovate some badly damaged walls, and replace old furniture.These improvements have created a more conducive atmosphere for students and teachers. "The students and staff are extremely grateful to the donors and CJI for their kindness," said a report from Fr Joseph Victor Pitchai, Treasurer and Development Director of the Jesuit Province of Darjeeling. The changes in the classrooms and facilities have improved the performance of the students, he added.Support and learn more about CJI projects in Asia, Africa, the Middle East, Latin America, and the Caribbean: Go to link in bio and click "Projects."#India #education #classrooms #socialjustice #donatenow

Meet the staff of Jesuit Refugee Service (JRS) in Bogota, Colombia. Canadian Jesuits International (CJI) supports their work among displaced people in Barrancabermeja and the Magdalena Medio region. These include Colombians affected by the internal armed conflict, as well as refugees and migrants, mostly Venezuelans. CJI is supporting their project to build capacity, transfer knowledge and promote a culture of hospitality. The project also aims to increase the local integration of women through income generation and community initiatives.JRS-Colombia has been working with displaced people and local host communities in these areas since 1995. Its work focuses on strengthening relationships between displaced and host populations to facilitate the integration of displaced families who are struggling to adapt to their new environment and face the ever-present threat of violence in the area. In recent years, Colombia has also faced the challenge of hosting and integrating 2.8 million forcibly displaced Venezuelans, one million of whom live in precarious conditions.CJI's International Programs Coordinator, Juan Emilio Hernandez (second from right) shared this photo during his recent visit to the JRS office.

𝗛𝗮𝗽𝗽𝘆 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿!We look forward to working with you to build a just and peaceful world.#NY2025 #NewYear2025 #Jesuits #peace #justice

Thank you for supporting Canadian Jesuits International.Your generosity shows how the spirit of Christmas really shines when we share what we have with others.If you'd like to know more about making a difference in the lives of the poor and marginalized in the Global South, please click link in bio to visit our website.We would like to take this opportunity to express our gratitude and best wishes for peace and joy this Christmas and in the coming year for you and your loved ones.#MerryChristmas #ChristmasBlessings #Jesuits #Canada #toronto