St. Mary’s School, which serves students from the Indigenous Khasi tribe in the rural village of Meweit, India, now has four laptops, an LED projector and a screen, thanks to support from Canadian Jesuits International. 💻 🖥️ 🏫“These have been great blessings. They have been very helpful in making classes interesting and visually engaging,” said Fr. Gabriel Kharluni, SJ, school principal. “The teachers have access to them during classes and seminars.”The request for these teaching aides had been made by the Kohima Region of the Society of Jesus, a CJI partner.The school has 883 students, most of whom come from “socio-economically disadvantaged families,” said Fr. Kharluni. Of these, 343 students are female, and 540 are Catholic.“Our fees are low to make the school affordable to all, and as a result, our school is unable to acquire more modern tools that can facilitate classroom learning,” he added.#education #India #Jesuits #Kohima #Indigenous

From Asia to Africa to Latin America, Canadian Jesuits International supports initiatives to empower marginalized communities—especially Indigenous groups—through advocacy, leadership training, and civic participation.By fostering democracy, good governance, and equality, CJI and its partners are working toward a just and peaceful world.Together, we can awaken hope and build a world of peace, justice and integrity of creation, transformed through active commitment and finding God in all things.Learn more about the work of CJI and its Jesuit partners: Click link in bio, CJIConnect and go to Programs.#peace #justice #justworld #Jesuit

#DYK Lok Manch, a Canadian Jesuits International partner in India, helps the rural and urban poor, especially Dalits and Adivasis (Indigenous tribes), to access education, food, housing, health and other rights.Thousands of community leaders trained by Lok Manch, half of whom are women, also engage in activities such as planting of saplings, to help mitigate the effects of climate change in vulnerable areas.Learn more, including how you can support Lok Manch: https://bit.ly/CJIEasterAppeal2025 OR click link in bio to visit our website.#India #Jesuits #socialjustice #dogood

🎰 What does "home" mean to you? 🙏 How do you find hope in uncertain times?"Lent offers an annual opportunity for us to take a serious look at our lives," writes Fr. Philip Shano, SJ, in his reflection for the First Sunday of Lent. This year, he suggests that we put ourselves in the shoes of someone who is suffering, such as a refugee. Read his full reflection: https://bit.ly/LentMarch9Fr. Philip's reflection is the second in a series of CJI's weekly online Lenten series, In Our Midst. Fr. Philip is a member of the Jesuit Community in Guelph and serves on the CJI Board of Directors.#Lent2025 #reflection

On March 8, International Women’s Day, Canadian Jesuits International (CJI) renews its commitment to help advance gender equality and the human rights of all women and girls. As socio-political divisions threaten hard-won rights, we must stand together. Across Africa, Asia, and Latin America, our Jesuit partners witness firsthand the struggles women face — from defending Indigenous land to obtaining education and economic opportunity. Despite some progress, gender inequality persists — from economic discrimination to violence and exclusion. In response, CJI supports projects that help enable women and girls to avail of their legal and human rights, have equal access to education, be guaranteed equal economic and political participation, and live a life free from violence. 🌿 In Zambia, rural women farmers learn organic agriculture and leadership at Kasisi Agricultural Training Centre. 🍃 In India, tea plantation workers are empowered to claim their legal and econoic rights with the support of the Human Life Research and Development Centre. 🌏 Across Latin America, our Jesuit partners work with Indigenous women who fight for their land, water, and culture, knowing that "the cryRead the full statement: Click link in bio to visit our website, then click News, or go to http://bit.ly/SpeakUp4Women#IWD2025 #AccelerateAction #womensrights #socialjustice #genderequality

Lent isn’t just about giving something up—it’s about opening our hearts to real change, writes Fr. Jeffrey Burwell, SJ, Provincial of the Jesuits of Canada, in today's Ash Wednesday reflection: http://bit.ly/LentMarch5Fr. Jeffrey's reflection is the first in a series of CJI's online Lenten series, In Our Midst. Click link in bio to visit our website and journey with us this Lent.#AshWednesday #Jesuits #socialjustice #renewal #justice #transformation #Lent2025

#DYK When you support Canadian Jesuits International (CJI) you help promote a solidarity economy that puts justice and the environment before profit.Comparte, a CJI Jesuit partner in Latin America, works with marginalized sectors in 11 countries to set up cooperatives that produce organic and sustainable products.It also conducts research and training to help put sustainable practices into action.Learn more, including how you can support Comparte's transformative work: Click link in bio and go to http://bit.ly/CJIEasterAppeal2025#Jesuit #LatinAmerica #solidarityeconomy #socialjustice #environment #commongood #carefortheplanet

Donate now to CJI's 2025 Easter Appeal: Click link in bio : http://bit.ly/CJIEasterAppeal2025Easter is a time of joy and hope for Christians. Christ’s resurrection after his death on the cross is a powerful symbol of light overcoming darkness and God’s love overcoming death.Even as the state of the world threatens to overwhelm us – with wars and conflicts, climate change, poverty, inequality, and other injustices – Easter tells us that God’s work continues. We see it in ordinary people – like you, our supporters, and our Jesuit partners in the Global South – who give selflessly so that others can live in peace and dignity.As the Psalm tells us, this work is the Lord’s doing, and it is marvelous.Canadian Jesuit International partners Comparte and Lok Manch illustrate God’s marvelous work in our midst. Your support will allow them to continue helping the poor and marginalized.#EasterAppeal #Jesuits #Canada #socialjustice

Attendees, including Canadian Jesuits of International Executive Director Jenny Cafiso and International Programs Coordinator Juan Emilio Hernandez, heard an analysis of the regional socio-political context and challenges of democracy in Latin America and the Caribbean, during the annual assembly of the Network of Social Centers of the Jesuit Conference of Provincials of Latin America and the Caribbean (Conferencia Provinciales en America Latina y el Caribe or CPAL).During the meeting, from February 26 to 28, the social centers will present their projects and experiences, with the aim of finding common goals and ways to work together. The meeting is being held in the Tinkuy Wasi retreat house in Cusco, Peru.#SomosJesuitas #Jesuits #LatinAmerica #socialjusticePhotos by Juan Emilio Hernandez/CJI