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CJI’s Privacy policy

CJI’s Privacy policy

Canadian Jesuits International (CJI) is committed to protecting the privacy of donors, supporters and other stakeholders in our work. We would like to assure everyone that we do not sell, give or share personal information with anyone outside CJI.

CJI is responsible for the personal information that is under its control and designates a privacy officer as a point of contact for matters related to this policy (Please see contact details at the end of this policy.). While accountability for compliance with the present policy rests with the privacy officer, other individuals within the organization may be responsible for the collection and processing of personal information.

As part of its accountability to protect personal information, CJI ensures that all staff are appropriately trained about this policy.

Purpose of collecting personal information
The purposes for which personal information is collected shall be identified at or before the time the information is collected, and only information relevant to the identified purposes shall be collected. The personal information that CJI collects and uses— with the express or implied consent of the donor / partner— is only used by CJI to:

  • respond to your requests;
  • process donations, issue tax receipts and send thank you letters;
  • solicit and raise funds as well as personalize your experience as a donor;
  • launch and manage CJI Web and social media campaigns;
  • inform donors and members about Jesuit programs and how donor financial support helps us to do our work in accordance with CJI’s mission. ;
  • complete your registration for a training session, fundraising event, webinar, petition-signing or advocacy activity in which you wish to participate;
  • manage service agreements with CJI suppliers;
  • ensure the safety of its staff, members, volunteers, and anyone else associated with CJI.

For the purposes stated above, we may collect with your consent, the following information: name, address, birthday, telephone, cell and fax numbers, e-mail address, credit card number, banking information, and language of correspondence.

Consent
The knowledge and consent of the individual are required for the collection, use, or disclosure of personal information. To ensure “knowledge and consent,” CJI makes a reasonable effort to ensure that the individual is advised of the purposes for which the information will be used. To make the consent meaningful, the purposes are stated in such a manner that the individual can reasonably understand how the information will be used or disclosed.

An individual may withdraw consent at any time, subject to legal or contractual restrictions and reasonable notice, by contacting the privacy officer. CJI shall inform the individual of the implications of such withdrawal.

Limiting collection
The collection of personal information is limited to that which is necessary for the purposes identified. CJI does not collect personal information indiscriminately. The amount and the type of information collected are both limited to what is necessary to fulfill the identified purposes.

Information is collected by fair and lawful means, from the replies to our fundraising appeals as well as from the information provided by members who request cards or memberships for individuals. This information comes to us from supporters and members via verbal communication, regular mail, the telephone, fax, the internet and e-mail.

Limiting Use, Disclosure and Retention
Personal information will not be used or disclosed for purposes other than those for which it was collected, except with the consent of the individual or as required by law. Personal information will be retained only as long as necessary for the fulfillment of those purposes. Personal information that is no longer required to fulfill the identified purposes is destroyed, erased, or made anonymous.

Accuracy
CJI strives to keep the information sufficiently accurate, complete, and up to date to minimize the possibility that inappropriate information may be used to make a decision about the individual.

Safeguards
Personal information is protected by security safeguards appropriate to the sensitivity of the information. The security safeguards protect personal information against loss or theft, as well as unauthorized access, disclosure, copying, use, or modification. These safeguards consist of:

a) Physical measures

  • Access to offices is restricted to CJI staff; offices are kept locked whenever unattended.
  • Personal data is kept in locked cabinet.

b) Organizational measures

  • Access to the personal data is restricted to the staff member(s) who need to use it as per their job description.

c) Technological measures:

  • Access to data stored electronically is password protected.
  • CJI uses only licensed software, and credible, reputable IT services suppliers, ensuring that data transmitted over the website and the donation platform is encrypted and protected.

d) Providing adequate training to staff

  • All CJI staff members are trained on the present Policy and made aware of the need to protect personal data.
  • All CJI staff members sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement.

Openness, Individual Access and Challenging compliance

CJI Privacy and Personal data management Policy is posted on the CJI website. CJI may modify or adapt this Policy at any time. We recommend that users review this section regularly to stay informed regarding changes. The user’s access to, or use of the website following a change to the Policy shall be deemed as consent to the revised Policy.

If you have any questions, concerns or complaints related to our privacy policy or our treatment of personal information, or if you wish to verify the accuracy, change or modify personal information you have already provided to us, please contact:

Samir Hatem / Jenny Cafiso
Canadian Jesuits International
70 St. Mary’s Street
Toronto, Ontario
Canada M5S 1J3
Phone: 416-465-1824; 1-800-448-2148
Email : [email protected] / [email protected]

When communicating by email, please include the following subject:
“Attn. Privacy Officer – Personal information issue”

We will investigate all complaints. If a complaint is found to be justified, we shall take appropriate measures, including, if necessary, amending CJI policies and practices.

If you think that your concern was not properly addressed by CJI, you can file a complaint at:

The Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario
https://www.ipc.on.ca/en/privacy-individuals/filing-a-privacy-complaint

Or at:
The Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada:
https://www.priv.gc.ca/en/report-a-concern/file-a-formal-privacy-complaint/file-a-complaint-about-a-business/

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Canadian Jesuits International (CJI) is pleased to welcome Kim Gottfried Piché to the newly-created position of Social Justice animator. 

In this role, Piché will engage with diverse Canadian audiences through collaboration with Jesuit and other partners across the country.

Piché has more than 20 years of experience in faith-based organizations, including working as Animator for Development and Peace – Caritas Canada. From 2016 to 2023, she was the English-language Network Coordinator of the Social Justice Ministry Office of the Archdiocese of Montreal.

Click link in bio to learn more about Kim and her new role. 

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Canadian Jesuits International (CJI) is pleased to welcome Kim Gottfried Piché to the newly-created position of Social Justice animator. In this role, Piché will engage with diverse Canadian audiences through collaboration with Jesuit and other partners across the country. Piché has more than 20 years of experience in faith-based organizations, including working as Animator for Development and Peace – Caritas Canada. From 2016 to 2023, she was the English-language Network Coordinator of the Social Justice Ministry Office of the Archdiocese of Montreal. Click link in bio to learn more about Kim and her new role. #socialjustice #Jesuits #Toronto #Canada
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Extra! Extra! Read all about it! Our Fall 2026 newsletter is here! Click link in bio. 

Learn about: 

* ecological justice and why the climate crisis we face today requires us to recognize our shared future as the basis for collective action;
* how our Jesuit partner, Jesuit Refugee Service, is helping refugees to rebuild their lives

#Jesuit #dogsofinstagram #newsletter #canada 
* and more!
Extra! Extra! Read all about it! Our Fall 2026 newsletter is here! Click link in bio. 

Learn about: 

* ecological justice and why the climate crisis we face today requires us to recognize our shared future as the basis for collective action;
* how our Jesuit partner, Jesuit Refugee Service, is helping refugees to rebuild their lives

#Jesuit #dogsofinstagram #newsletter #canada 
* and more!
Extra! Extra! Read all about it! Our Fall 2026 newsletter is here! Click link in bio. 

Learn about: 

* ecological justice and why the climate crisis we face today requires us to recognize our shared future as the basis for collective action;
* how our Jesuit partner, Jesuit Refugee Service, is helping refugees to rebuild their lives

#Jesuit #dogsofinstagram #newsletter #canada 
* and more!
Extra! Extra! Read all about it! Our Fall 2026 newsletter is here! Click link in bio. 

Learn about: 

* ecological justice and why the climate crisis we face today requires us to recognize our shared future as the basis for collective action;
* how our Jesuit partner, Jesuit Refugee Service, is helping refugees to rebuild their lives

#Jesuit #dogsofinstagram #newsletter #canada 
* and more!
Extra! Extra! Read all about it! Our Fall 2026 newsletter is here! Click link in bio. 

Learn about: 

* ecological justice and why the climate crisis we face today requires us to recognize our shared future as the basis for collective action;
* how our Jesuit partner, Jesuit Refugee Service, is helping refugees to rebuild their lives

#Jesuit #dogsofinstagram #newsletter #canada 
* and more!
Extra! Extra! Read all about it! Our Fall 2026 newsletter is here! Click link in bio. 

Learn about: 

* ecological justice and why the climate crisis we face today requires us to recognize our shared future as the basis for collective action;
* how our Jesuit partner, Jesuit Refugee Service, is helping refugees to rebuild their lives

#Jesuit #dogsofinstagram #newsletter #canada 
* and more!
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Extra! Extra! Read all about it! Our Fall 2026 newsletter is here! Click link in bio. Learn about: * ecological justice and why the climate crisis we face today requires us to recognize our shared future as the basis for collective action; * how our Jesuit partner, Jesuit Refugee Service, is helping refugees to rebuild their lives #Jesuit #dogsofinstagram #newsletter #canada * and more!
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Today, on World Humanitarian Day, we especially remember the people of Colombia, particularly those affected by a 7.4-magnitude earthquake that struck western parts of the country on August 10. 

Canadian Jesuits International (CJI) is accepting donations to help its Jesuit partners who are providing affected families with safe water, emergency supplies, and other lifesaving assistance. Funds will also be needed for recovery and reconstruction efforts.

 Learn more and donate now: Click link in bio. 

#Jesuits #Colombia #earthquake
Today, on World Humanitarian Day, we especially remember the people of Colombia, particularly those affected by a 7.4-magnitude earthquake that struck western parts of the country on August 10. 

Canadian Jesuits International (CJI) is accepting donations to help its Jesuit partners who are providing affected families with safe water, emergency supplies, and other lifesaving assistance. Funds will also be needed for recovery and reconstruction efforts.

 Learn more and donate now: Click link in bio. 

#Jesuits #Colombia #earthquake
Today, on World Humanitarian Day, we especially remember the people of Colombia, particularly those affected by a 7.4-magnitude earthquake that struck western parts of the country on August 10. 

Canadian Jesuits International (CJI) is accepting donations to help its Jesuit partners who are providing affected families with safe water, emergency supplies, and other lifesaving assistance. Funds will also be needed for recovery and reconstruction efforts.

 Learn more and donate now: Click link in bio. 

#Jesuits #Colombia #earthquake
Today, on World Humanitarian Day, we especially remember the people of Colombia, particularly those affected by a 7.4-magnitude earthquake that struck western parts of the country on August 10. 

Canadian Jesuits International (CJI) is accepting donations to help its Jesuit partners who are providing affected families with safe water, emergency supplies, and other lifesaving assistance. Funds will also be needed for recovery and reconstruction efforts.

 Learn more and donate now: Click link in bio. 

#Jesuits #Colombia #earthquake
Today, on World Humanitarian Day, we especially remember the people of Colombia, particularly those affected by a 7.4-magnitude earthquake that struck western parts of the country on August 10. 

Canadian Jesuits International (CJI) is accepting donations to help its Jesuit partners who are providing affected families with safe water, emergency supplies, and other lifesaving assistance. Funds will also be needed for recovery and reconstruction efforts.

 Learn more and donate now: Click link in bio. 

#Jesuits #Colombia #earthquake
Today, on World Humanitarian Day, we especially remember the people of Colombia, particularly those affected by a 7.4-magnitude earthquake that struck western parts of the country on August 10. 

Canadian Jesuits International (CJI) is accepting donations to help its Jesuit partners who are providing affected families with safe water, emergency supplies, and other lifesaving assistance. Funds will also be needed for recovery and reconstruction efforts.

 Learn more and donate now: Click link in bio. 

#Jesuits #Colombia #earthquake
Today, on World Humanitarian Day, we especially remember the people of Colombia, particularly those affected by a 7.4-magnitude earthquake that struck western parts of the country on August 10. 

Canadian Jesuits International (CJI) is accepting donations to help its Jesuit partners who are providing affected families with safe water, emergency supplies, and other lifesaving assistance. Funds will also be needed for recovery and reconstruction efforts.

 Learn more and donate now: Click link in bio. 

#Jesuits #Colombia #earthquake
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Today, on World Humanitarian Day, we especially remember the people of Colombia, particularly those affected by a 7.4-magnitude earthquake that struck western parts of the country on August 10. Canadian Jesuits International (CJI) is accepting donations to help its Jesuit partners who are providing affected families with safe water, emergency supplies, and other lifesaving assistance. Funds will also be needed for recovery and reconstruction efforts. Learn more and donate now: Click link in bio. #Jesuits #Colombia #earthquake
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A big thank you! 

With your generous support, Canadian Jesuits International (CJI) was recently able to fund 50 scholarships for poor and deserving students at the Jesuit-run St. Alphonsus Primary School in Kurseong, a town in the Indian state of West Bengal. 

The scholarships helped cover the students’ fees, books, uniforms, and school supplies, thereby reducing the financial burden on parents. 

“I am a single parent with no steady job. Now my son has received a scholarship from the school. I am so happy and cannot express my joy in words,” said Bimal Rai, the father of Swikar Rai, one of the scholars. “My tears are an expression of my gratitude towards the school.” 

The scholarships have helped to reduce the dropout rate in school, said Fr. Siby Joseph, SJ, treasurer and development director of the Jesuit Darjeeling-Nepal Province. The scholarship program “created equal learning opportunities for students and supported their academic growth and well-being. It has made a positive difference in the lives of the children and their families.” 

Learn more about CJI education projects in India: Click link in bio to visit our website.

#Jesuits #Darjeeling #India #education
A big thank you! 

With your generous support, Canadian Jesuits International (CJI) was recently able to fund 50 scholarships for poor and deserving students at the Jesuit-run St. Alphonsus Primary School in Kurseong, a town in the Indian state of West Bengal. 

The scholarships helped cover the students’ fees, books, uniforms, and school supplies, thereby reducing the financial burden on parents. 

“I am a single parent with no steady job. Now my son has received a scholarship from the school. I am so happy and cannot express my joy in words,” said Bimal Rai, the father of Swikar Rai, one of the scholars. “My tears are an expression of my gratitude towards the school.” 

The scholarships have helped to reduce the dropout rate in school, said Fr. Siby Joseph, SJ, treasurer and development director of the Jesuit Darjeeling-Nepal Province. The scholarship program “created equal learning opportunities for students and supported their academic growth and well-being. It has made a positive difference in the lives of the children and their families.” 

Learn more about CJI education projects in India: Click link in bio to visit our website.

#Jesuits #Darjeeling #India #education
A big thank you! 

With your generous support, Canadian Jesuits International (CJI) was recently able to fund 50 scholarships for poor and deserving students at the Jesuit-run St. Alphonsus Primary School in Kurseong, a town in the Indian state of West Bengal. 

The scholarships helped cover the students’ fees, books, uniforms, and school supplies, thereby reducing the financial burden on parents. 

“I am a single parent with no steady job. Now my son has received a scholarship from the school. I am so happy and cannot express my joy in words,” said Bimal Rai, the father of Swikar Rai, one of the scholars. “My tears are an expression of my gratitude towards the school.” 

The scholarships have helped to reduce the dropout rate in school, said Fr. Siby Joseph, SJ, treasurer and development director of the Jesuit Darjeeling-Nepal Province. The scholarship program “created equal learning opportunities for students and supported their academic growth and well-being. It has made a positive difference in the lives of the children and their families.” 

Learn more about CJI education projects in India: Click link in bio to visit our website.

#Jesuits #Darjeeling #India #education
A big thank you! 

With your generous support, Canadian Jesuits International (CJI) was recently able to fund 50 scholarships for poor and deserving students at the Jesuit-run St. Alphonsus Primary School in Kurseong, a town in the Indian state of West Bengal. 

The scholarships helped cover the students’ fees, books, uniforms, and school supplies, thereby reducing the financial burden on parents. 

“I am a single parent with no steady job. Now my son has received a scholarship from the school. I am so happy and cannot express my joy in words,” said Bimal Rai, the father of Swikar Rai, one of the scholars. “My tears are an expression of my gratitude towards the school.” 

The scholarships have helped to reduce the dropout rate in school, said Fr. Siby Joseph, SJ, treasurer and development director of the Jesuit Darjeeling-Nepal Province. The scholarship program “created equal learning opportunities for students and supported their academic growth and well-being. It has made a positive difference in the lives of the children and their families.” 

Learn more about CJI education projects in India: Click link in bio to visit our website.

#Jesuits #Darjeeling #India #education
A big thank you! 

With your generous support, Canadian Jesuits International (CJI) was recently able to fund 50 scholarships for poor and deserving students at the Jesuit-run St. Alphonsus Primary School in Kurseong, a town in the Indian state of West Bengal. 

The scholarships helped cover the students’ fees, books, uniforms, and school supplies, thereby reducing the financial burden on parents. 

“I am a single parent with no steady job. Now my son has received a scholarship from the school. I am so happy and cannot express my joy in words,” said Bimal Rai, the father of Swikar Rai, one of the scholars. “My tears are an expression of my gratitude towards the school.” 

The scholarships have helped to reduce the dropout rate in school, said Fr. Siby Joseph, SJ, treasurer and development director of the Jesuit Darjeeling-Nepal Province. The scholarship program “created equal learning opportunities for students and supported their academic growth and well-being. It has made a positive difference in the lives of the children and their families.” 

Learn more about CJI education projects in India: Click link in bio to visit our website.

#Jesuits #Darjeeling #India #education
A big thank you! 

With your generous support, Canadian Jesuits International (CJI) was recently able to fund 50 scholarships for poor and deserving students at the Jesuit-run St. Alphonsus Primary School in Kurseong, a town in the Indian state of West Bengal. 

The scholarships helped cover the students’ fees, books, uniforms, and school supplies, thereby reducing the financial burden on parents. 

“I am a single parent with no steady job. Now my son has received a scholarship from the school. I am so happy and cannot express my joy in words,” said Bimal Rai, the father of Swikar Rai, one of the scholars. “My tears are an expression of my gratitude towards the school.” 

The scholarships have helped to reduce the dropout rate in school, said Fr. Siby Joseph, SJ, treasurer and development director of the Jesuit Darjeeling-Nepal Province. The scholarship program “created equal learning opportunities for students and supported their academic growth and well-being. It has made a positive difference in the lives of the children and their families.” 

Learn more about CJI education projects in India: Click link in bio to visit our website.

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A big thank you! With your generous support, Canadian Jesuits International (CJI) was recently able to fund 50 scholarships for poor and deserving students at the Jesuit-run St. Alphonsus Primary School in Kurseong, a town in the Indian state of West Bengal. The scholarships helped cover the students’ fees, books, uniforms, and school supplies, thereby reducing the financial burden on parents. “I am a single parent with no steady job. Now my son has received a scholarship from the school. I am so happy and cannot express my joy in words,” said Bimal Rai, the father of Swikar Rai, one of the scholars. “My tears are an expression of my gratitude towards the school.” The scholarships have helped to reduce the dropout rate in school, said Fr. Siby Joseph, SJ, treasurer and development director of the Jesuit Darjeeling-Nepal Province. The scholarship program “created equal learning opportunities for students and supported their academic growth and well-being. It has made a positive difference in the lives of the children and their families.” Learn more about CJI education projects in India: Click link in bio to visit our website. #Jesuits #Darjeeling #India #education
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The Jesuit-led Human Life Research and Development Centre (HLDRC), a CJI partner, has provided hand tractors, seeds, water pumps and guidance to poor and marginalized tea plantation workers in Matigara, India, to help them grow vegetables. 

Community members, many of whom are part of HLDRC’s Self-Help Groups (SHGs), are cultivating a vacant land near a tea garden, and as a result, they now have fresh vegetables to eat; surplus produce has also generated extra income for families. This Social Agriculture Program is enhancing women’s participation in agriculture and community cooperation, and contributing to sustainable rural development.  HLDRC will continue to support the communities through additional training in agriculture and capacity building. 

“HLDRC is striving to work with the vision of St. Ignatius of Loyola in experiencing, finding God in all things, especially with the poor and the marginalized tea workers, the youth, the women and the children through [its] programs,” says HLDRC Director Fr. Pascal Xalxo, SJ. 

Other HLDRC programs include employment training and placement for youth, non-formal education for children of tea workers, help desks to claim land rights and other entitlements, and anti-human trafficking initiatives. 

Learn more about HLDRC, including how you can support its work: Click link in bio to visit our website.
The Jesuit-led Human Life Research and Development Centre (HLDRC), a CJI partner, has provided hand tractors, seeds, water pumps and guidance to poor and marginalized tea plantation workers in Matigara, India, to help them grow vegetables. 

Community members, many of whom are part of HLDRC’s Self-Help Groups (SHGs), are cultivating a vacant land near a tea garden, and as a result, they now have fresh vegetables to eat; surplus produce has also generated extra income for families. This Social Agriculture Program is enhancing women’s participation in agriculture and community cooperation, and contributing to sustainable rural development.  HLDRC will continue to support the communities through additional training in agriculture and capacity building. 

“HLDRC is striving to work with the vision of St. Ignatius of Loyola in experiencing, finding God in all things, especially with the poor and the marginalized tea workers, the youth, the women and the children through [its] programs,” says HLDRC Director Fr. Pascal Xalxo, SJ. 

Other HLDRC programs include employment training and placement for youth, non-formal education for children of tea workers, help desks to claim land rights and other entitlements, and anti-human trafficking initiatives. 

Learn more about HLDRC, including how you can support its work: Click link in bio to visit our website.
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The Jesuit-led Human Life Research and Development Centre (HLDRC), a CJI partner, has provided hand tractors, seeds, water pumps and guidance to poor and marginalized tea plantation workers in Matigara, India, to help them grow vegetables. Community members, many of whom are part of HLDRC’s Self-Help Groups (SHGs), are cultivating a vacant land near a tea garden, and as a result, they now have fresh vegetables to eat; surplus produce has also generated extra income for families. This Social Agriculture Program is enhancing women’s participation in agriculture and community cooperation, and contributing to sustainable rural development. HLDRC will continue to support the communities through additional training in agriculture and capacity building. “HLDRC is striving to work with the vision of St. Ignatius of Loyola in experiencing, finding God in all things, especially with the poor and the marginalized tea workers, the youth, the women and the children through [its] programs,” says HLDRC Director Fr. Pascal Xalxo, SJ. Other HLDRC programs include employment training and placement for youth, non-formal education for children of tea workers, help desks to claim land rights and other entitlements, and anti-human trafficking initiatives. Learn more about HLDRC, including how you can support its work: Click link in bio to visit our website.
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“Going to school changed my life,” says Benjamin Chol Lueth, who comes from a cattle-raising community in Ayel, South Sudan. 

Benjamin is in his fourth year at the Jesuit-run Victor Luke Odambo Secondary School. He has six siblings, but he’s the only one in school. His brothers work with cattle, and his sisters were married when they were young.  His father decided that Benjamin would go to school, even though the family didn’t have much money. 

Victor Luke Odambo Secondary School is supported by Canadian Jesuits International (CJI) and other members of the Xavier Network as part of the Jesuits Eastern Africa Province’s @aorjesuits  Sowing Seeds of Transformation Project. The network, of which CJI is a member, brings together 14 Jesuit mission offices and international development organizations of provinces in Europe, Canada, and Australia. 

Education “opened my eyes to the wider world beyond my community,” says Benjamin, who wants to become a doctor and set up a clinic to address the lack of healthcare in his community. 

Benjamin is more fortunate than his siblings and most young Sudanese who are unable to go to school because of poverty, cultural barriers, child marriage, and lack of government funding for education. More than 2.8 million children, or over 70% are out of school in South Sudan, according to UNICEF. The largest percentage of them are girls. 

The Jesuit-supported education that Benjamin receives has helped him gain a strong sense of purpose and responsibility, practical and life skills, and a greater awareness of the needs of his community and country. His story demonstrates the power of education to transform lives. 

Learn more, including how you can support the project:  Click link in bio to visit our website. 

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“Going to school changed my life,” says Benjamin Chol Lueth, who comes from a cattle-raising community in Ayel, South Sudan. Benjamin is in his fourth year at the Jesuit-run Victor Luke Odambo Secondary School. He has six siblings, but he’s the only one in school. His brothers work with cattle, and his sisters were married when they were young. His father decided that Benjamin would go to school, even though the family didn’t have much money. Victor Luke Odambo Secondary School is supported by Canadian Jesuits International (CJI) and other members of the Xavier Network as part of the Jesuits Eastern Africa Province’s @aorjesuits Sowing Seeds of Transformation Project. The network, of which CJI is a member, brings together 14 Jesuit mission offices and international development organizations of provinces in Europe, Canada, and Australia. Education “opened my eyes to the wider world beyond my community,” says Benjamin, who wants to become a doctor and set up a clinic to address the lack of healthcare in his community. Benjamin is more fortunate than his siblings and most young Sudanese who are unable to go to school because of poverty, cultural barriers, child marriage, and lack of government funding for education. More than 2.8 million children, or over 70% are out of school in South Sudan, according to UNICEF. The largest percentage of them are girls. The Jesuit-supported education that Benjamin receives has helped him gain a strong sense of purpose and responsibility, practical and life skills, and a greater awareness of the needs of his community and country. His story demonstrates the power of education to transform lives. Learn more, including how you can support the project: Click link in bio to visit our website. #youthday
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About 30 young people explored social justice issues, participated in leadership training, and shared their experiences at Model Youth Justice, a two-night retreat organized August 7 to 9 by Camp Micah in partnership with organizations such as Canadian Jesuits International (CJI), Mary Ward Centre, and Kairos. 

 “It was an amazing and inspiring experience. I spent the weekend surrounded by brilliant young people who share a passion for social justice, advocacy, and creating change in their communities and globally,” said Hasina Qaderi, CJI summer intern, who attended the gathering. “It was really inspiring to see how passionate everyone was about different issues, from refugee rights, allyship and anti-oppression to gender issues and ecological justice.” 

Hasina and CJI Outreach Coordinator Juan Camilo Poveda gave a presentation on CJI-supported projects that support women in the Global South who are leading the way towards justice, equity, and sustainability. “The participants were inquisitive and engaged in the conversation, asking thoughtful questions and sharing insights that also made me reflect more deeply on the issues myself. I think that was one of the most meaningful parts of the experience for me.” The retreat “reminded me how important it is to create spaces where young people from multiple faiths can share their gifts and passions, learn from each other, and feel empowered to speak about the issues they care about.”

The event was held at Hidden Acres Mennonite Camp and Retreat Centre in New Hamburg, Ont.
About 30 young people explored social justice issues, participated in leadership training, and shared their experiences at Model Youth Justice, a two-night retreat organized August 7 to 9 by Camp Micah in partnership with organizations such as Canadian Jesuits International (CJI), Mary Ward Centre, and Kairos. 

 “It was an amazing and inspiring experience. I spent the weekend surrounded by brilliant young people who share a passion for social justice, advocacy, and creating change in their communities and globally,” said Hasina Qaderi, CJI summer intern, who attended the gathering. “It was really inspiring to see how passionate everyone was about different issues, from refugee rights, allyship and anti-oppression to gender issues and ecological justice.” 

Hasina and CJI Outreach Coordinator Juan Camilo Poveda gave a presentation on CJI-supported projects that support women in the Global South who are leading the way towards justice, equity, and sustainability. “The participants were inquisitive and engaged in the conversation, asking thoughtful questions and sharing insights that also made me reflect more deeply on the issues myself. I think that was one of the most meaningful parts of the experience for me.” The retreat “reminded me how important it is to create spaces where young people from multiple faiths can share their gifts and passions, learn from each other, and feel empowered to speak about the issues they care about.”

The event was held at Hidden Acres Mennonite Camp and Retreat Centre in New Hamburg, Ont.
About 30 young people explored social justice issues, participated in leadership training, and shared their experiences at Model Youth Justice, a two-night retreat organized August 7 to 9 by Camp Micah in partnership with organizations such as Canadian Jesuits International (CJI), Mary Ward Centre, and Kairos. 

 “It was an amazing and inspiring experience. I spent the weekend surrounded by brilliant young people who share a passion for social justice, advocacy, and creating change in their communities and globally,” said Hasina Qaderi, CJI summer intern, who attended the gathering. “It was really inspiring to see how passionate everyone was about different issues, from refugee rights, allyship and anti-oppression to gender issues and ecological justice.” 

Hasina and CJI Outreach Coordinator Juan Camilo Poveda gave a presentation on CJI-supported projects that support women in the Global South who are leading the way towards justice, equity, and sustainability. “The participants were inquisitive and engaged in the conversation, asking thoughtful questions and sharing insights that also made me reflect more deeply on the issues myself. I think that was one of the most meaningful parts of the experience for me.” The retreat “reminded me how important it is to create spaces where young people from multiple faiths can share their gifts and passions, learn from each other, and feel empowered to speak about the issues they care about.”

The event was held at Hidden Acres Mennonite Camp and Retreat Centre in New Hamburg, Ont.
About 30 young people explored social justice issues, participated in leadership training, and shared their experiences at Model Youth Justice, a two-night retreat organized August 7 to 9 by Camp Micah in partnership with organizations such as Canadian Jesuits International (CJI), Mary Ward Centre, and Kairos. 

 “It was an amazing and inspiring experience. I spent the weekend surrounded by brilliant young people who share a passion for social justice, advocacy, and creating change in their communities and globally,” said Hasina Qaderi, CJI summer intern, who attended the gathering. “It was really inspiring to see how passionate everyone was about different issues, from refugee rights, allyship and anti-oppression to gender issues and ecological justice.” 

Hasina and CJI Outreach Coordinator Juan Camilo Poveda gave a presentation on CJI-supported projects that support women in the Global South who are leading the way towards justice, equity, and sustainability. “The participants were inquisitive and engaged in the conversation, asking thoughtful questions and sharing insights that also made me reflect more deeply on the issues myself. I think that was one of the most meaningful parts of the experience for me.” The retreat “reminded me how important it is to create spaces where young people from multiple faiths can share their gifts and passions, learn from each other, and feel empowered to speak about the issues they care about.”

The event was held at Hidden Acres Mennonite Camp and Retreat Centre in New Hamburg, Ont.
About 30 young people explored social justice issues, participated in leadership training, and shared their experiences at Model Youth Justice, a two-night retreat organized August 7 to 9 by Camp Micah in partnership with organizations such as Canadian Jesuits International (CJI), Mary Ward Centre, and Kairos. 

 “It was an amazing and inspiring experience. I spent the weekend surrounded by brilliant young people who share a passion for social justice, advocacy, and creating change in their communities and globally,” said Hasina Qaderi, CJI summer intern, who attended the gathering. “It was really inspiring to see how passionate everyone was about different issues, from refugee rights, allyship and anti-oppression to gender issues and ecological justice.” 

Hasina and CJI Outreach Coordinator Juan Camilo Poveda gave a presentation on CJI-supported projects that support women in the Global South who are leading the way towards justice, equity, and sustainability. “The participants were inquisitive and engaged in the conversation, asking thoughtful questions and sharing insights that also made me reflect more deeply on the issues myself. I think that was one of the most meaningful parts of the experience for me.” The retreat “reminded me how important it is to create spaces where young people from multiple faiths can share their gifts and passions, learn from each other, and feel empowered to speak about the issues they care about.”

The event was held at Hidden Acres Mennonite Camp and Retreat Centre in New Hamburg, Ont.
About 30 young people explored social justice issues, participated in leadership training, and shared their experiences at Model Youth Justice, a two-night retreat organized August 7 to 9 by Camp Micah in partnership with organizations such as Canadian Jesuits International (CJI), Mary Ward Centre, and Kairos. 

 “It was an amazing and inspiring experience. I spent the weekend surrounded by brilliant young people who share a passion for social justice, advocacy, and creating change in their communities and globally,” said Hasina Qaderi, CJI summer intern, who attended the gathering. “It was really inspiring to see how passionate everyone was about different issues, from refugee rights, allyship and anti-oppression to gender issues and ecological justice.” 

Hasina and CJI Outreach Coordinator Juan Camilo Poveda gave a presentation on CJI-supported projects that support women in the Global South who are leading the way towards justice, equity, and sustainability. “The participants were inquisitive and engaged in the conversation, asking thoughtful questions and sharing insights that also made me reflect more deeply on the issues myself. I think that was one of the most meaningful parts of the experience for me.” The retreat “reminded me how important it is to create spaces where young people from multiple faiths can share their gifts and passions, learn from each other, and feel empowered to speak about the issues they care about.”

The event was held at Hidden Acres Mennonite Camp and Retreat Centre in New Hamburg, Ont.
About 30 young people explored social justice issues, participated in leadership training, and shared their experiences at Model Youth Justice, a two-night retreat organized August 7 to 9 by Camp Micah in partnership with organizations such as Canadian Jesuits International (CJI), Mary Ward Centre, and Kairos. 

 “It was an amazing and inspiring experience. I spent the weekend surrounded by brilliant young people who share a passion for social justice, advocacy, and creating change in their communities and globally,” said Hasina Qaderi, CJI summer intern, who attended the gathering. “It was really inspiring to see how passionate everyone was about different issues, from refugee rights, allyship and anti-oppression to gender issues and ecological justice.” 

Hasina and CJI Outreach Coordinator Juan Camilo Poveda gave a presentation on CJI-supported projects that support women in the Global South who are leading the way towards justice, equity, and sustainability. “The participants were inquisitive and engaged in the conversation, asking thoughtful questions and sharing insights that also made me reflect more deeply on the issues myself. I think that was one of the most meaningful parts of the experience for me.” The retreat “reminded me how important it is to create spaces where young people from multiple faiths can share their gifts and passions, learn from each other, and feel empowered to speak about the issues they care about.”

The event was held at Hidden Acres Mennonite Camp and Retreat Centre in New Hamburg, Ont.
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About 30 young people explored social justice issues, participated in leadership training, and shared their experiences at Model Youth Justice, a two-night retreat organized August 7 to 9 by Camp Micah in partnership with organizations such as Canadian Jesuits International (CJI), Mary Ward Centre, and Kairos. “It was an amazing and inspiring experience. I spent the weekend surrounded by brilliant young people who share a passion for social justice, advocacy, and creating change in their communities and globally,” said Hasina Qaderi, CJI summer intern, who attended the gathering. “It was really inspiring to see how passionate everyone was about different issues, from refugee rights, allyship and anti-oppression to gender issues and ecological justice.” Hasina and CJI Outreach Coordinator Juan Camilo Poveda gave a presentation on CJI-supported projects that support women in the Global South who are leading the way towards justice, equity, and sustainability. “The participants were inquisitive and engaged in the conversation, asking thoughtful questions and sharing insights that also made me reflect more deeply on the issues myself. I think that was one of the most meaningful parts of the experience for me.” The retreat “reminded me how important it is to create spaces where young people from multiple faiths can share their gifts and passions, learn from each other, and feel empowered to speak about the issues they care about.” The event was held at Hidden Acres Mennonite Camp and Retreat Centre in New Hamburg, Ont.
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"Comparte" means to share—and since 2011, this Jesuit-led initiative in Latin America has been actively promoting alternatives to dominant economic models that often harm local communities and ecosystems. 

A partner of Canadian Jesuits International, Comparte supports initiatives in rural areas (organic coffee, cocoa, banana, honey, garden plants, and other products; livestock.) and in urban areas (textile, crafts, footwear). 

Compare promotes community agroecokogy and equity in leadership. Network members connect and share knowledge and resources, and team up with Jesuit universities to collaborate on research and training. 

Learn more, including how you can support the work of Comparte: Click link in bio to visit our website.
"Comparte" means to share—and since 2011, this Jesuit-led initiative in Latin America has been actively promoting alternatives to dominant economic models that often harm local communities and ecosystems. 

A partner of Canadian Jesuits International, Comparte supports initiatives in rural areas (organic coffee, cocoa, banana, honey, garden plants, and other products; livestock.) and in urban areas (textile, crafts, footwear). 

Compare promotes community agroecokogy and equity in leadership. Network members connect and share knowledge and resources, and team up with Jesuit universities to collaborate on research and training. 

Learn more, including how you can support the work of Comparte: Click link in bio to visit our website.
"Comparte" means to share—and since 2011, this Jesuit-led initiative in Latin America has been actively promoting alternatives to dominant economic models that often harm local communities and ecosystems. 

A partner of Canadian Jesuits International, Comparte supports initiatives in rural areas (organic coffee, cocoa, banana, honey, garden plants, and other products; livestock.) and in urban areas (textile, crafts, footwear). 

Compare promotes community agroecokogy and equity in leadership. Network members connect and share knowledge and resources, and team up with Jesuit universities to collaborate on research and training. 

Learn more, including how you can support the work of Comparte: Click link in bio to visit our website.
"Comparte" means to share—and since 2011, this Jesuit-led initiative in Latin America has been actively promoting alternatives to dominant economic models that often harm local communities and ecosystems. 

A partner of Canadian Jesuits International, Comparte supports initiatives in rural areas (organic coffee, cocoa, banana, honey, garden plants, and other products; livestock.) and in urban areas (textile, crafts, footwear). 

Compare promotes community agroecokogy and equity in leadership. Network members connect and share knowledge and resources, and team up with Jesuit universities to collaborate on research and training. 

Learn more, including how you can support the work of Comparte: Click link in bio to visit our website.
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"Comparte" means to share—and since 2011, this Jesuit-led initiative in Latin America has been actively promoting alternatives to dominant economic models that often harm local communities and ecosystems. A partner of Canadian Jesuits International, Comparte supports initiatives in rural areas (organic coffee, cocoa, banana, honey, garden plants, and other products; livestock.) and in urban areas (textile, crafts, footwear). Compare promotes community agroecokogy and equity in leadership. Network members connect and share knowledge and resources, and team up with Jesuit universities to collaborate on research and training. Learn more, including how you can support the work of Comparte: Click link in bio to visit our website.
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You did it!  Between July 15 and 31, we asked you to help us  match a donor's $5,000 gift for Canadian Jesuits International’s Venezuela Earthquake Appeal. You didn’t just meet the goal, you exceeded it. 

Thanks to your incredible generosity, we raised $27,000 in just 16 days! 

That brings our total to over $80,000 raised so far to support families affected by the back-to-back June 24 earthquakes.

Your donations are helping our local Jesuit partners to provide, among others: 
* Food, clean water, medicine, hygiene supplies, and assessments of infrastructure safety
* Repairs and restoration of damaged classrooms, school supplies, and social-emotional support so children can continue learning
* Medical care, psychosocial support, and grief counselling for affected communities
* Support, such as seed capital, tools and training for people who have lost their livelihoods

The situation remains critical and the needs are great. If you haven't donated, please consider doing so:  Click link in bio.

#Venezuela #Jesuits
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You did it! Between July 15 and 31, we asked you to help us match a donor's $5,000 gift for Canadian Jesuits International’s Venezuela Earthquake Appeal. You didn’t just meet the goal, you exceeded it. Thanks to your incredible generosity, we raised $27,000 in just 16 days! That brings our total to over $80,000 raised so far to support families affected by the back-to-back June 24 earthquakes. Your donations are helping our local Jesuit partners to provide, among others: * Food, clean water, medicine, hygiene supplies, and assessments of infrastructure safety * Repairs and restoration of damaged classrooms, school supplies, and social-emotional support so children can continue learning * Medical care, psychosocial support, and grief counselling for affected communities * Support, such as seed capital, tools and training for people who have lost their livelihoods The situation remains critical and the needs are great. If you haven't donated, please consider doing so: Click link in bio. #Venezuela #Jesuits
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