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The people of Venezuela need our help

25 June 2026 / Published in Appeals, News

The people of Venezuela need our help

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(Please see reports and updates from CJI Jesuit partners at the bottom of the page.)

The people of Venezuela need us today. 

Our partners are already there. We need to act quickly.  

Canadian Jesuits International (CJI) is accepting donations to support humanitarian relief efforts in northern Venezuela. The region was hit by two deadly earthquakes on June 24, leaving thousands of people in urgent need of assistance and causing widespread destruction. The death toll has been rising as search efforts continue. 

Jesuit Refugee Service (JRS), Fe y Alegria,  and other CJI Jesuit partners in Venezuela are already on the ground: providing emergency support to individuals and families affected by the earthquakes, including temporary shelter, essential relief items, protection services, and psycho-social support. They are also conducting rapid assessments in the affected areas to identify the most urgent needs and ensure assistance continues to reach those most in need. Our partners have worked in Venezuela for many years, building experienced teams and well-established networks of people who are already responding to the emergency. 

JRS reports that countless people are facing uncertainty and loss. Livelihoods have been disrupted, and entire communities are struggling to recover from the shock of the life-changing disaster.  

Your donation will enable our partners to respond quickly to this emergency, provide life-saving assistance, and accompany affected communities as they begin the long process of recovery and rebuilding.

Please see the following updates sent by our Jesuit partners in Venezuela:

Values that guide the unified Jesuit response

Emergency Report: July 19, 2026

Emergency Report: July 15, 2026

 Emergency Report: July 11, 2026 

Emergency Report: July 8, 2026

Emergency Report: June 30, 2026

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On the International Day of Peace, Canadian Jesuits International (CJI) highlights the role played by its Jesuit partners in promoting a culture of safety, dignity, respect for human rights, and cooperation.
In Chiapas, Mexico, the Indigenous Rights Centre (CEDIAC) is training Tseltal communities in Indigenous normative system and leadership to strengthen peace and stability their communities. This means following traditional practices of governance, including conflict resolution.
The CJI-supported initiative combines a diploma course in Indigenous normative system, coordinated meetings among social, political, and church actors, and youth-led actions to strengthen access to justice within the community. In a region deeply affected by violence and institutional breakdown, these efforts help restore the social fabric by reaffirming Tseltal values and traditions. 
Young participants describe the workshops as transformative, motivating them to take on leadership roles and share their knowledge. 
As  UN Secretary-General António Guterres reminds us in his message marking this day, “peace isn’t just built in conference rooms—it is shaped by everyone, everywhere, every day.”
This year’s theme, Invest in Peace: For Everyone, Everywhere, Every Day, “ honours the 'everyday architects of peace'—people driving local action, laying the groundwork for stability, and building a lasting peace from the ground up.”
On the International Day of Peace, Canadian Jesuits International (CJI) highlights the role played by its Jesuit partners in promoting a culture of safety, dignity, respect for human rights, and cooperation.
In Chiapas, Mexico, the Indigenous Rights Centre (CEDIAC) is training Tseltal communities in Indigenous normative system and leadership to strengthen peace and stability their communities. This means following traditional practices of governance, including conflict resolution.
The CJI-supported initiative combines a diploma course in Indigenous normative system, coordinated meetings among social, political, and church actors, and youth-led actions to strengthen access to justice within the community. In a region deeply affected by violence and institutional breakdown, these efforts help restore the social fabric by reaffirming Tseltal values and traditions. 
Young participants describe the workshops as transformative, motivating them to take on leadership roles and share their knowledge. 
As  UN Secretary-General António Guterres reminds us in his message marking this day, “peace isn’t just built in conference rooms—it is shaped by everyone, everywhere, every day.”
This year’s theme, Invest in Peace: For Everyone, Everywhere, Every Day, “ honours the 'everyday architects of peace'—people driving local action, laying the groundwork for stability, and building a lasting peace from the ground up.”
On the International Day of Peace, Canadian Jesuits International (CJI) highlights the role played by its Jesuit partners in promoting a culture of safety, dignity, respect for human rights, and cooperation.
In Chiapas, Mexico, the Indigenous Rights Centre (CEDIAC) is training Tseltal communities in Indigenous normative system and leadership to strengthen peace and stability their communities. This means following traditional practices of governance, including conflict resolution.
The CJI-supported initiative combines a diploma course in Indigenous normative system, coordinated meetings among social, political, and church actors, and youth-led actions to strengthen access to justice within the community. In a region deeply affected by violence and institutional breakdown, these efforts help restore the social fabric by reaffirming Tseltal values and traditions. 
Young participants describe the workshops as transformative, motivating them to take on leadership roles and share their knowledge. 
As  UN Secretary-General António Guterres reminds us in his message marking this day, “peace isn’t just built in conference rooms—it is shaped by everyone, everywhere, every day.”
This year’s theme, Invest in Peace: For Everyone, Everywhere, Every Day, “ honours the 'everyday architects of peace'—people driving local action, laying the groundwork for stability, and building a lasting peace from the ground up.”
On the International Day of Peace, Canadian Jesuits International (CJI) highlights the role played by its Jesuit partners in promoting a culture of safety, dignity, respect for human rights, and cooperation.
In Chiapas, Mexico, the Indigenous Rights Centre (CEDIAC) is training Tseltal communities in Indigenous normative system and leadership to strengthen peace and stability their communities. This means following traditional practices of governance, including conflict resolution.
The CJI-supported initiative combines a diploma course in Indigenous normative system, coordinated meetings among social, political, and church actors, and youth-led actions to strengthen access to justice within the community. In a region deeply affected by violence and institutional breakdown, these efforts help restore the social fabric by reaffirming Tseltal values and traditions. 
Young participants describe the workshops as transformative, motivating them to take on leadership roles and share their knowledge. 
As  UN Secretary-General António Guterres reminds us in his message marking this day, “peace isn’t just built in conference rooms—it is shaped by everyone, everywhere, every day.”
This year’s theme, Invest in Peace: For Everyone, Everywhere, Every Day, “ honours the 'everyday architects of peace'—people driving local action, laying the groundwork for stability, and building a lasting peace from the ground up.”
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On the International Day of Peace, Canadian Jesuits International (CJI) highlights the role played by its Jesuit partners in promoting a culture of safety, dignity, respect for human rights, and cooperation. In Chiapas, Mexico, the Indigenous Rights Centre (CEDIAC) is training Tseltal communities in Indigenous normative system and leadership to strengthen peace and stability their communities. This means following traditional practices of governance, including conflict resolution. The CJI-supported initiative combines a diploma course in Indigenous normative system, coordinated meetings among social, political, and church actors, and youth-led actions to strengthen access to justice within the community. In a region deeply affected by violence and institutional breakdown, these efforts help restore the social fabric by reaffirming Tseltal values and traditions. Young participants describe the workshops as transformative, motivating them to take on leadership roles and share their knowledge. As UN Secretary-General António Guterres reminds us in his message marking this day, “peace isn’t just built in conference rooms—it is shaped by everyone, everywhere, every day.” This year’s theme, Invest in Peace: For Everyone, Everywhere, Every Day, “ honours the 'everyday architects of peace'—people driving local action, laying the groundwork for stability, and building a lasting peace from the ground up.”
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CJI Executive Director Jenny Cafiso and International Programs Coordinator Juan Emilio Hernandez ended their fruitful visit to Haiti with a meeting to evaluate the trip and identify the next steps and best ways to continue working together. 

Jenny described the visit to Haiti as “powerful,” highlighting their meeting with “courageous people facing a challenging world where the decisions of a few wxclude so many.” 

Merci beaucoup Fr. Stanley Charles, SJ ,Superior of the Jesuit Territory in Haiti, 
Fr. Maréus Tousséliat, SJ,  National Director of Fe y Alegría, 
Fr Germain Clerveau, SJ, Director SJM Haiti and all the Jesuits Ouanaminthe for welcoming CJI with such warmth and hospitality. It has been a great privilege to meet you and the people and communities you work with.
CJI Executive Director Jenny Cafiso and International Programs Coordinator Juan Emilio Hernandez ended their fruitful visit to Haiti with a meeting to evaluate the trip and identify the next steps and best ways to continue working together. 

Jenny described the visit to Haiti as “powerful,” highlighting their meeting with “courageous people facing a challenging world where the decisions of a few wxclude so many.” 

Merci beaucoup Fr. Stanley Charles, SJ ,Superior of the Jesuit Territory in Haiti, 
Fr. Maréus Tousséliat, SJ,  National Director of Fe y Alegría, 
Fr Germain Clerveau, SJ, Director SJM Haiti and all the Jesuits Ouanaminthe for welcoming CJI with such warmth and hospitality. It has been a great privilege to meet you and the people and communities you work with.
CJI Executive Director Jenny Cafiso and International Programs Coordinator Juan Emilio Hernandez ended their fruitful visit to Haiti with a meeting to evaluate the trip and identify the next steps and best ways to continue working together. 

Jenny described the visit to Haiti as “powerful,” highlighting their meeting with “courageous people facing a challenging world where the decisions of a few wxclude so many.” 

Merci beaucoup Fr. Stanley Charles, SJ ,Superior of the Jesuit Territory in Haiti, 
Fr. Maréus Tousséliat, SJ,  National Director of Fe y Alegría, 
Fr Germain Clerveau, SJ, Director SJM Haiti and all the Jesuits Ouanaminthe for welcoming CJI with such warmth and hospitality. It has been a great privilege to meet you and the people and communities you work with.
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CJI Executive Director Jenny Cafiso and International Programs Coordinator Juan Emilio Hernandez ended their fruitful visit to Haiti with a meeting to evaluate the trip and identify the next steps and best ways to continue working together. Jenny described the visit to Haiti as “powerful,” highlighting their meeting with “courageous people facing a challenging world where the decisions of a few wxclude so many.” Merci beaucoup Fr. Stanley Charles, SJ ,Superior of the Jesuit Territory in Haiti, Fr. Maréus Tousséliat, SJ, National Director of Fe y Alegría, Fr Germain Clerveau, SJ, Director SJM Haiti and all the Jesuits Ouanaminthe for welcoming CJI with such warmth and hospitality. It has been a great privilege to meet you and the people and communities you work with.
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Together, these schools educate over 1,500 Haitian students from early childhood through secondary level. 
"Despite high temperatures, long walks to school, and countless challenges, the students greeted us with their brightest smiles. Their resilience and hope are truly inspiring," said Juan. "Special thanks to Fr. Maréus Tousséliat, S.J., National Director of Fe y Alegría, and to the principals, teachers, and students who welcomed us."
Last night, CJI International Programs Coordinator Juan Emilio Hernandez and staff from American Jesuits International visited two Fe y Alegría schools in Haiti—part of a network of 15 schools supported by Jesuit institutions, including CJI and AJI. 
Together, these schools educate over 1,500 Haitian students from early childhood through secondary level. 
"Despite high temperatures, long walks to school, and countless challenges, the students greeted us with their brightest smiles. Their resilience and hope are truly inspiring," said Juan. "Special thanks to Fr. Maréus Tousséliat, S.J., National Director of Fe y Alegría, and to the principals, teachers, and students who welcomed us."
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Together, these schools educate over 1,500 Haitian students from early childhood through secondary level. 
"Despite high temperatures, long walks to school, and countless challenges, the students greeted us with their brightest smiles. Their resilience and hope are truly inspiring," said Juan. "Special thanks to Fr. Maréus Tousséliat, S.J., National Director of Fe y Alegría, and to the principals, teachers, and students who welcomed us."
Last night, CJI International Programs Coordinator Juan Emilio Hernandez and staff from American Jesuits International visited two Fe y Alegría schools in Haiti—part of a network of 15 schools supported by Jesuit institutions, including CJI and AJI. 
Together, these schools educate over 1,500 Haitian students from early childhood through secondary level. 
"Despite high temperatures, long walks to school, and countless challenges, the students greeted us with their brightest smiles. Their resilience and hope are truly inspiring," said Juan. "Special thanks to Fr. Maréus Tousséliat, S.J., National Director of Fe y Alegría, and to the principals, teachers, and students who welcomed us."
Last night, CJI International Programs Coordinator Juan Emilio Hernandez and staff from American Jesuits International visited two Fe y Alegría schools in Haiti—part of a network of 15 schools supported by Jesuit institutions, including CJI and AJI. 
Together, these schools educate over 1,500 Haitian students from early childhood through secondary level. 
"Despite high temperatures, long walks to school, and countless challenges, the students greeted us with their brightest smiles. Their resilience and hope are truly inspiring," said Juan. "Special thanks to Fr. Maréus Tousséliat, S.J., National Director of Fe y Alegría, and to the principals, teachers, and students who welcomed us."
Last night, CJI International Programs Coordinator Juan Emilio Hernandez and staff from American Jesuits International visited two Fe y Alegría schools in Haiti—part of a network of 15 schools supported by Jesuit institutions, including CJI and AJI. 
Together, these schools educate over 1,500 Haitian students from early childhood through secondary level. 
"Despite high temperatures, long walks to school, and countless challenges, the students greeted us with their brightest smiles. Their resilience and hope are truly inspiring," said Juan. "Special thanks to Fr. Maréus Tousséliat, S.J., National Director of Fe y Alegría, and to the principals, teachers, and students who welcomed us."
Last night, CJI International Programs Coordinator Juan Emilio Hernandez and staff from American Jesuits International visited two Fe y Alegría schools in Haiti—part of a network of 15 schools supported by Jesuit institutions, including CJI and AJI. 
Together, these schools educate over 1,500 Haitian students from early childhood through secondary level. 
"Despite high temperatures, long walks to school, and countless challenges, the students greeted us with their brightest smiles. Their resilience and hope are truly inspiring," said Juan. "Special thanks to Fr. Maréus Tousséliat, S.J., National Director of Fe y Alegría, and to the principals, teachers, and students who welcomed us."
Last night, CJI International Programs Coordinator Juan Emilio Hernandez and staff from American Jesuits International visited two Fe y Alegría schools in Haiti—part of a network of 15 schools supported by Jesuit institutions, including CJI and AJI. 
Together, these schools educate over 1,500 Haitian students from early childhood through secondary level. 
"Despite high temperatures, long walks to school, and countless challenges, the students greeted us with their brightest smiles. Their resilience and hope are truly inspiring," said Juan. "Special thanks to Fr. Maréus Tousséliat, S.J., National Director of Fe y Alegría, and to the principals, teachers, and students who welcomed us."
Last night, CJI International Programs Coordinator Juan Emilio Hernandez and staff from American Jesuits International visited two Fe y Alegría schools in Haiti—part of a network of 15 schools supported by Jesuit institutions, including CJI and AJI. 
Together, these schools educate over 1,500 Haitian students from early childhood through secondary level. 
"Despite high temperatures, long walks to school, and countless challenges, the students greeted us with their brightest smiles. Their resilience and hope are truly inspiring," said Juan. "Special thanks to Fr. Maréus Tousséliat, S.J., National Director of Fe y Alegría, and to the principals, teachers, and students who welcomed us."
Last night, CJI International Programs Coordinator Juan Emilio Hernandez and staff from American Jesuits International visited two Fe y Alegría schools in Haiti—part of a network of 15 schools supported by Jesuit institutions, including CJI and AJI. 
Together, these schools educate over 1,500 Haitian students from early childhood through secondary level. 
"Despite high temperatures, long walks to school, and countless challenges, the students greeted us with their brightest smiles. Their resilience and hope are truly inspiring," said Juan. "Special thanks to Fr. Maréus Tousséliat, S.J., National Director of Fe y Alegría, and to the principals, teachers, and students who welcomed us."
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Last night, CJI International Programs Coordinator Juan Emilio Hernandez and staff from American Jesuits International visited two Fe y Alegría schools in Haiti—part of a network of 15 schools supported by Jesuit institutions, including CJI and AJI. Together, these schools educate over 1,500 Haitian students from early childhood through secondary level. "Despite high temperatures, long walks to school, and countless challenges, the students greeted us with their brightest smiles. Their resilience and hope are truly inspiring," said Juan. "Special thanks to Fr. Maréus Tousséliat, S.J., National Director of Fe y Alegría, and to the principals, teachers, and students who welcomed us."
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CJI Executive Director Jenny Cafiso and International Programs Coordinator Juan Emilio Hernandez today visited the office of Service Jésuite aux Migrants (SJM)/Jesuit Service for Migrants – Haiti, where CJI supports a project that provides humanitarian support for Haitian refugees and migrants. 

Jenny and Juan also visited a reception centre that provides food, temporary shelter, hygiene kits, transportation support, and legal and accompaniment services to people repatriated from the Dominican Republic. “It was heartbreaking to hear their testimonies, struggles, and the reasons why they were forced to leave and seek a better life,” said Juan. He added that SJM provides assistance that enables people to return home with dignity.

During their meeting Fr. Germain Clerveau, SJ, SJM Director, mentioned that SM is planning an agroecological project aimed at improving the lives of Haitians and reducing outward migration. 

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CJI Executive Director Jenny Cafiso and International Programs Coordinator Juan Emilio Hernandez today visited the office of Service Jésuite aux Migrants (SJM)/Jesuit Service for Migrants – Haiti, where CJI supports a project that provides humanitarian support for Haitian refugees and migrants. 

Jenny and Juan also visited a reception centre that provides food, temporary shelter, hygiene kits, transportation support, and legal and accompaniment services to people repatriated from the Dominican Republic. “It was heartbreaking to hear their testimonies, struggles, and the reasons why they were forced to leave and seek a better life,” said Juan. He added that SJM provides assistance that enables people to return home with dignity.

During their meeting Fr. Germain Clerveau, SJ, SJM Director, mentioned that SM is planning an agroecological project aimed at improving the lives of Haitians and reducing outward migration. 

#Jesuits
CJI Executive Director Jenny Cafiso and International Programs Coordinator Juan Emilio Hernandez today visited the office of Service Jésuite aux Migrants (SJM)/Jesuit Service for Migrants – Haiti, where CJI supports a project that provides humanitarian support for Haitian refugees and migrants. 

Jenny and Juan also visited a reception centre that provides food, temporary shelter, hygiene kits, transportation support, and legal and accompaniment services to people repatriated from the Dominican Republic. “It was heartbreaking to hear their testimonies, struggles, and the reasons why they were forced to leave and seek a better life,” said Juan. He added that SJM provides assistance that enables people to return home with dignity.

During their meeting Fr. Germain Clerveau, SJ, SJM Director, mentioned that SM is planning an agroecological project aimed at improving the lives of Haitians and reducing outward migration. 

#Jesuits
CJI Executive Director Jenny Cafiso and International Programs Coordinator Juan Emilio Hernandez today visited the office of Service Jésuite aux Migrants (SJM)/Jesuit Service for Migrants – Haiti, where CJI supports a project that provides humanitarian support for Haitian refugees and migrants. 

Jenny and Juan also visited a reception centre that provides food, temporary shelter, hygiene kits, transportation support, and legal and accompaniment services to people repatriated from the Dominican Republic. “It was heartbreaking to hear their testimonies, struggles, and the reasons why they were forced to leave and seek a better life,” said Juan. He added that SJM provides assistance that enables people to return home with dignity.

During their meeting Fr. Germain Clerveau, SJ, SJM Director, mentioned that SM is planning an agroecological project aimed at improving the lives of Haitians and reducing outward migration. 

#Jesuits
CJI Executive Director Jenny Cafiso and International Programs Coordinator Juan Emilio Hernandez today visited the office of Service Jésuite aux Migrants (SJM)/Jesuit Service for Migrants – Haiti, where CJI supports a project that provides humanitarian support for Haitian refugees and migrants. 

Jenny and Juan also visited a reception centre that provides food, temporary shelter, hygiene kits, transportation support, and legal and accompaniment services to people repatriated from the Dominican Republic. “It was heartbreaking to hear their testimonies, struggles, and the reasons why they were forced to leave and seek a better life,” said Juan. He added that SJM provides assistance that enables people to return home with dignity.

During their meeting Fr. Germain Clerveau, SJ, SJM Director, mentioned that SM is planning an agroecological project aimed at improving the lives of Haitians and reducing outward migration. 

#Jesuits
CJI Executive Director Jenny Cafiso and International Programs Coordinator Juan Emilio Hernandez today visited the office of Service Jésuite aux Migrants (SJM)/Jesuit Service for Migrants – Haiti, where CJI supports a project that provides humanitarian support for Haitian refugees and migrants. 

Jenny and Juan also visited a reception centre that provides food, temporary shelter, hygiene kits, transportation support, and legal and accompaniment services to people repatriated from the Dominican Republic. “It was heartbreaking to hear their testimonies, struggles, and the reasons why they were forced to leave and seek a better life,” said Juan. He added that SJM provides assistance that enables people to return home with dignity.

During their meeting Fr. Germain Clerveau, SJ, SJM Director, mentioned that SM is planning an agroecological project aimed at improving the lives of Haitians and reducing outward migration. 

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CJI Executive Director Jenny Cafiso and International Programs Coordinator Juan Emilio Hernandez today visited the office of Service Jésuite aux Migrants (SJM)/Jesuit Service for Migrants – Haiti, where CJI supports a project that provides humanitarian support for Haitian refugees and migrants. Jenny and Juan also visited a reception centre that provides food, temporary shelter, hygiene kits, transportation support, and legal and accompaniment services to people repatriated from the Dominican Republic. “It was heartbreaking to hear their testimonies, struggles, and the reasons why they were forced to leave and seek a better life,” said Juan. He added that SJM provides assistance that enables people to return home with dignity. During their meeting Fr. Germain Clerveau, SJ, SJM Director, mentioned that SM is planning an agroecological project aimed at improving the lives of Haitians and reducing outward migration. #Jesuits
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CJI Executive Director Jenny Cafiso and International Programs Coordinator Juan Emilio Hernandez are now in Ouanaminthe, a town in Northeast Haiti. Upon arrival, they received a warm welcome from 
Fr. Stanley Charles, SJ, Superior of the Jesuit Territory in Haiti (second from left), and Fr. Mareus Tousséliat, SJ, Director of  Foi et Joie Haiti (Fe y Alegria). They later visited  Bédou, a locality in Ouanaminthe, where the Jesuits are planning to open a Centre for Integral Ecology, Formation and Spirituality. 
Jenny and Juan are travelling in Haiti to visit Jesuit-led projects supported by CJI. 

#Jesuits
CJI Executive Director Jenny Cafiso and International Programs Coordinator Juan Emilio Hernandez are now in Ouanaminthe, a town in Northeast Haiti. Upon arrival, they received a warm welcome from 
Fr. Stanley Charles, SJ, Superior of the Jesuit Territory in Haiti (second from left), and Fr. Mareus Tousséliat, SJ, Director of  Foi et Joie Haiti (Fe y Alegria). They later visited  Bédou, a locality in Ouanaminthe, where the Jesuits are planning to open a Centre for Integral Ecology, Formation and Spirituality. 
Jenny and Juan are travelling in Haiti to visit Jesuit-led projects supported by CJI. 

#Jesuits
CJI Executive Director Jenny Cafiso and International Programs Coordinator Juan Emilio Hernandez are now in Ouanaminthe, a town in Northeast Haiti. Upon arrival, they received a warm welcome from 
Fr. Stanley Charles, SJ, Superior of the Jesuit Territory in Haiti (second from left), and Fr. Mareus Tousséliat, SJ, Director of  Foi et Joie Haiti (Fe y Alegria). They later visited  Bédou, a locality in Ouanaminthe, where the Jesuits are planning to open a Centre for Integral Ecology, Formation and Spirituality. 
Jenny and Juan are travelling in Haiti to visit Jesuit-led projects supported by CJI. 

#Jesuits
CJI Executive Director Jenny Cafiso and International Programs Coordinator Juan Emilio Hernandez are now in Ouanaminthe, a town in Northeast Haiti. Upon arrival, they received a warm welcome from 
Fr. Stanley Charles, SJ, Superior of the Jesuit Territory in Haiti (second from left), and Fr. Mareus Tousséliat, SJ, Director of  Foi et Joie Haiti (Fe y Alegria). They later visited  Bédou, a locality in Ouanaminthe, where the Jesuits are planning to open a Centre for Integral Ecology, Formation and Spirituality. 
Jenny and Juan are travelling in Haiti to visit Jesuit-led projects supported by CJI. 

#Jesuits
CJI Executive Director Jenny Cafiso and International Programs Coordinator Juan Emilio Hernandez are now in Ouanaminthe, a town in Northeast Haiti. Upon arrival, they received a warm welcome from 
Fr. Stanley Charles, SJ, Superior of the Jesuit Territory in Haiti (second from left), and Fr. Mareus Tousséliat, SJ, Director of  Foi et Joie Haiti (Fe y Alegria). They later visited  Bédou, a locality in Ouanaminthe, where the Jesuits are planning to open a Centre for Integral Ecology, Formation and Spirituality. 
Jenny and Juan are travelling in Haiti to visit Jesuit-led projects supported by CJI. 

#Jesuits
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CJI Executive Director Jenny Cafiso and International Programs Coordinator Juan Emilio Hernandez are now in Ouanaminthe, a town in Northeast Haiti. Upon arrival, they received a warm welcome from Fr. Stanley Charles, SJ, Superior of the Jesuit Territory in Haiti (second from left), and Fr. Mareus Tousséliat, SJ, Director of Foi et Joie Haiti (Fe y Alegria). They later visited Bédou, a locality in Ouanaminthe, where the Jesuits are planning to open a Centre for Integral Ecology, Formation and Spirituality. Jenny and Juan are travelling in Haiti to visit Jesuit-led projects supported by CJI. #Jesuits
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On the International Day of Democracy, September 15, Canadian Jesuits International (CJI) stands in solidarity with its partners in the Global South who are working to strengthen people’s participation in governance and development , ensuring that the voices of those who are most excluded, are heard. 

CJI supports Jesuit-led projects that promote good governance, freedom of expression, access to human rights, justice, peace, and the rights of Indigenous Peoples. At a time when democracy is under threat worldwide, their initiatives are more important than ever.

Among them is a project by the Jesuit Centre for Theological Reflection (JCTR) in Zambia, which works to strengthen the capacity of local citizens to advocate for good governance, transparency and accountability at all levels of government. 

JCTR conducts awareness raising and advocacy training workshops on human rights-based approach to development and Catholic Social Teaching, and on social accountability tools. It also organizes dialogues between communities and government representatives. 

In a statement marking International Day of Democracy, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres emphasized “the importance of bringing together people from across societies to enrich decision making, foster trust, and build more peaceful, inclusive, and resilient societies.”

#Jesuits #DayofDemocracy #Zambia
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On the International Day of Democracy, September 15, Canadian Jesuits International (CJI) stands in solidarity with its partners in the Global South who are working to strengthen people’s participation in governance and development , ensuring that the voices of those who are most excluded, are heard. CJI supports Jesuit-led projects that promote good governance, freedom of expression, access to human rights, justice, peace, and the rights of Indigenous Peoples. At a time when democracy is under threat worldwide, their initiatives are more important than ever. Among them is a project by the Jesuit Centre for Theological Reflection (JCTR) in Zambia, which works to strengthen the capacity of local citizens to advocate for good governance, transparency and accountability at all levels of government. JCTR conducts awareness raising and advocacy training workshops on human rights-based approach to development and Catholic Social Teaching, and on social accountability tools. It also organizes dialogues between communities and government representatives. In a statement marking International Day of Democracy, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres emphasized “the importance of bringing together people from across societies to enrich decision making, foster trust, and build more peaceful, inclusive, and resilient societies.” #Jesuits #DayofDemocracy #Zambia
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On Sunday,  September 13, Canadian Jesuits International (CJI) Executive Director Jenny Cafiso and International Programs Coordinator Juan Emilio Hernandez met with Monsignor Joseph Gontrand Décoste, S.J., Bishop of the Diocese of Jérémie. 

Jenny and Juan are now on their way to Cap-Haïtien, Haiti’s historic northern city, to visit other CJI-supported projects. “Thanks to the Jesuits in Kafou Chal for hosting us during this couple of days specially to  Johnny Masséba, SJ, for taking excellent care of us,”
On Sunday,  September 13, Canadian Jesuits International (CJI) Executive Director Jenny Cafiso and International Programs Coordinator Juan Emilio Hernandez met with Monsignor Joseph Gontrand Décoste, S.J., Bishop of the Diocese of Jérémie. 

Jenny and Juan are now on their way to Cap-Haïtien, Haiti’s historic northern city, to visit other CJI-supported projects. “Thanks to the Jesuits in Kafou Chal for hosting us during this couple of days specially to  Johnny Masséba, SJ, for taking excellent care of us,”
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On Sunday, September 13, Canadian Jesuits International (CJI) Executive Director Jenny Cafiso and International Programs Coordinator Juan Emilio Hernandez met with Monsignor Joseph Gontrand Décoste, S.J., Bishop of the Diocese of Jérémie. Jenny and Juan are now on their way to Cap-Haïtien, Haiti’s historic northern city, to visit other CJI-supported projects. “Thanks to the Jesuits in Kafou Chal for hosting us during this couple of days specially to Johnny Masséba, SJ, for taking excellent care of us,”
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Canadian Jesuits International (CJI) Executive Director Jenny Cafiso and International Programs Coordinator Juan Emilio Hernandez  are travelling in Haiti to visit Jesuit-led projects supported by CJI. Over the weekend, they visited 17 of 120 houses that were built through a project funded with the support of CJI, the Xavier Network (of which CJI is a member), the La Conferencia de Provinciales Jesuitas en America Latina y Caribe (CPAL), the Jesuit Province of the Antilles, and other donors. The houses were built as part of the reconstruction efforts of Jesuits in Haiti after the 2021 earthquake. Jenny and Juan visited the homes located in the Ducis and Grand'Anse departments. “The families consist primarily of female heads of household who, despite the multiple difficulties they face regarding access to basic services such as water and electricity, were very grateful and hospitable,” said Juan. 

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Canadian Jesuits International (CJI) Executive Director Jenny Cafiso and International Programs Coordinator Juan Emilio Hernandez  are travelling in Haiti to visit Jesuit-led projects supported by CJI. Over the weekend, they visited 17 of 120 houses that were built through a project funded with the support of CJI, the Xavier Network (of which CJI is a member), the La Conferencia de Provinciales Jesuitas en America Latina y Caribe (CPAL), the Jesuit Province of the Antilles, and other donors. The houses were built as part of the reconstruction efforts of Jesuits in Haiti after the 2021 earthquake. Jenny and Juan visited the homes located in the Ducis and Grand'Anse departments. “The families consist primarily of female heads of household who, despite the multiple difficulties they face regarding access to basic services such as water and electricity, were very grateful and hospitable,” said Juan. 

#Jesuits #Haiti
Canadian Jesuits International (CJI) Executive Director Jenny Cafiso and International Programs Coordinator Juan Emilio Hernandez  are travelling in Haiti to visit Jesuit-led projects supported by CJI. Over the weekend, they visited 17 of 120 houses that were built through a project funded with the support of CJI, the Xavier Network (of which CJI is a member), the La Conferencia de Provinciales Jesuitas en America Latina y Caribe (CPAL), the Jesuit Province of the Antilles, and other donors. The houses were built as part of the reconstruction efforts of Jesuits in Haiti after the 2021 earthquake. Jenny and Juan visited the homes located in the Ducis and Grand'Anse departments. “The families consist primarily of female heads of household who, despite the multiple difficulties they face regarding access to basic services such as water and electricity, were very grateful and hospitable,” said Juan. 

#Jesuits #Haiti
Canadian Jesuits International (CJI) Executive Director Jenny Cafiso and International Programs Coordinator Juan Emilio Hernandez  are travelling in Haiti to visit Jesuit-led projects supported by CJI. Over the weekend, they visited 17 of 120 houses that were built through a project funded with the support of CJI, the Xavier Network (of which CJI is a member), the La Conferencia de Provinciales Jesuitas en America Latina y Caribe (CPAL), the Jesuit Province of the Antilles, and other donors. The houses were built as part of the reconstruction efforts of Jesuits in Haiti after the 2021 earthquake. Jenny and Juan visited the homes located in the Ducis and Grand'Anse departments. “The families consist primarily of female heads of household who, despite the multiple difficulties they face regarding access to basic services such as water and electricity, were very grateful and hospitable,” said Juan. 

#Jesuits #Haiti
Canadian Jesuits International (CJI) Executive Director Jenny Cafiso and International Programs Coordinator Juan Emilio Hernandez  are travelling in Haiti to visit Jesuit-led projects supported by CJI. Over the weekend, they visited 17 of 120 houses that were built through a project funded with the support of CJI, the Xavier Network (of which CJI is a member), the La Conferencia de Provinciales Jesuitas en America Latina y Caribe (CPAL), the Jesuit Province of the Antilles, and other donors. The houses were built as part of the reconstruction efforts of Jesuits in Haiti after the 2021 earthquake. Jenny and Juan visited the homes located in the Ducis and Grand'Anse departments. “The families consist primarily of female heads of household who, despite the multiple difficulties they face regarding access to basic services such as water and electricity, were very grateful and hospitable,” said Juan. 

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Canadian Jesuits International (CJI) Executive Director Jenny Cafiso and International Programs Coordinator Juan Emilio Hernandez are travelling in Haiti to visit Jesuit-led projects supported by CJI. Over the weekend, they visited 17 of 120 houses that were built through a project funded with the support of CJI, the Xavier Network (of which CJI is a member), the La Conferencia de Provinciales Jesuitas en America Latina y Caribe (CPAL), the Jesuit Province of the Antilles, and other donors. The houses were built as part of the reconstruction efforts of Jesuits in Haiti after the 2021 earthquake. Jenny and Juan visited the homes located in the Ducis and Grand'Anse departments. “The families consist primarily of female heads of household who, despite the multiple difficulties they face regarding access to basic services such as water and electricity, were very grateful and hospitable,” said Juan. #Jesuits #Haiti
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