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JUST Gratitude – A little night music and other extraordinary performances

03 December 2020 / Published in Uncategorized

JUST Gratitude – A little night music and other extraordinary performances

An online celebration to prepare for Christmas and to thank all our friends and supporters who stood by CJI and our Jesuit partners in Africa, Asia and Latin America through the difficult times this year.

Performers include:
Erik Oland SJ – Superior, Jesuits of Canada
Students’ choir from the Queen of Angels School (Duncan, BC)
Children of Gandhi Ashram (Darjeeling, India)
Women’s choir from St Teresa Parish (Rumbek, South Sudan)
Marc Andre Veselovsky SJ
Greg Kennedy SJ
Naty Salazar and Luis Fernando Gómez (Jesuit Migrant Network Latin America)
Youth group from Barrancabermeja, Colombia
Students from Loyola Secondary School (Wau, South Sudan)

And your hosts for the evening:
Eduardo Soto SJ
Jenny Cafiso

 

Concert Recording
December 1, 2020

 

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"This vigil has been prepared as a moment of prayer and spiritual accompaniment, bringing together the Society, our partners, and friends from around the world in solidarity with the people of Venezuela and all those responding to this crisis. The prayer service will include the participation of the Provincial of Venezuela, together with representatives from Fe y Alegría, JRS, and other Jesuit works involved in the emergency response, as well as testimonies, prayers, Scripture, and music from different parts of the world." - Fr. Daniel Villanueva, SJ, General Coordinator, Fe y Alegria International Federation

The vigil will be held in Spanish, with simultaneous interpretation into English and French.
Register now: bit.ly/VigilVenezuela

"This vigil has been prepared as a moment of prayer and spiritual accompaniment, bringing together the Society, our partners, and friends from around the world in solidarity with the people of Venezuela and all those responding to this crisis. The prayer service will include the participation of the Provincial of Venezuela, together with representatives from Fe y Alegría, JRS, and other Jesuit works involved in the emergency response, as well as testimonies, prayers, Scripture, and music from different parts of the world." - Fr. Daniel Villanueva, SJ, General Coordinator, Fe y Alegria International Federation

The vigil will be held in Spanish, with simultaneous interpretation into English and French.
Register now: bit.ly/VigilVenezuela

"This vigil has been prepared as a moment of prayer and spiritual accompaniment, bringing together the Society, our partners, and friends from around the world in solidarity with the people of Venezuela and all those responding to this crisis. The prayer service will include the participation of the Provincial of Venezuela, together with representatives from Fe y Alegría, JRS, and other Jesuit works involved in the emergency response, as well as testimonies, prayers, Scripture, and music from different parts of the world." - Fr. Daniel Villanueva, SJ, General Coordinator, Fe y Alegria International Federation

The vigil will be held in Spanish, with simultaneous interpretation into English and French.
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Register now: bit.ly/VigilVenezuela "This vigil has been prepared as a moment of prayer and spiritual accompaniment, bringing together the Society, our partners, and friends from around the world in solidarity with the people of Venezuela and all those responding to this crisis. The prayer service will include the participation of the Provincial of Venezuela, together with representatives from Fe y Alegría, JRS, and other Jesuit works involved in the emergency response, as well as testimonies, prayers, Scripture, and music from different parts of the world." - Fr. Daniel Villanueva, SJ, General Coordinator, Fe y Alegria International Federation The vigil will be held in Spanish, with simultaneous interpretation into English and French.
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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 

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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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