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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 be provided  with the necessary tools 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 be provided  with the necessary tools 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 be provided  with the necessary tools 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 be provided with the necessary tools 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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Our Jesuit partners in Venezuela have sent us more videos showing the extent of the destruction following the deadly earthquakes on June 24. 
The Jesuit Refugee Service, Fe y Alegría and other Jesuit organisations are on the ground, providing emergency support to those affected by the earthquakes. This includes temporary shelter, essential relief items, protection services and psychosocial support. 
We are still accepting donations to support these efforts in northern Venezuela. Click the link in our bio (Venezuela Humanitarian Relief) to donate now.

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. 

#Venezuela #earthquake #Jesuits #donatenow #humanitarian
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Our Jesuit partners in Venezuela have sent us more videos showing the extent of the destruction following the deadly earthquakes on June 24. The Jesuit Refugee Service, Fe y Alegría and other Jesuit organisations are on the ground, providing emergency support to those affected by the earthquakes. This includes temporary shelter, essential relief items, protection services and psychosocial support. We are still accepting donations to support these efforts in northern Venezuela. Click the link in our bio (Venezuela Humanitarian Relief) to donate now. 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. #Venezuela #earthquake #Jesuits #donatenow #humanitarian
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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. At least 188 deaths have been reported so far. However, authorities fear that this figure could rise as rescue efforts continue. 

Jesuit Refugee Service (JRS), Fe y Alegria,  and other CJI Jesuit partners in Venezuela 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. Our partners are conducting rapid assessments in the affected areas to identify the most urgent needs and ensure assistance continues to reach those most in need. JRS has worked in Venezuela for many years, building an experienced team and a well-established network 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. 

Help the people of Venezuela today: Click link in bio to donate.
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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. At least 188 deaths have been reported so far. However, authorities fear that this figure could rise as rescue efforts continue. Jesuit Refugee Service (JRS), Fe y Alegria, and other CJI Jesuit partners in Venezuela 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. Our partners are conducting rapid assessments in the affected areas to identify the most urgent needs and ensure assistance continues to reach those most in need. JRS has worked in Venezuela for many years, building an experienced team and a well-established network 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. Help the people of Venezuela today: Click link in bio to donate.
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Canadian Jesuits International is supporting a Fe y Alegría project to ensure access to quality and inclusive preschool education for the most vulnerable children in the rural areas of Chad, the DRC, Madagascar, and Haiti.

Fe y Alegría is a federation of local educational institutions that serves marginalized communities in 22 countries. Grounded in the Jesuit tradition, it focuses on holistic, high-quality education for those who usually don’t have access to it.

The project will support children ages four to six by boosting cognitive, physical, and socio-emotional development through a participatory education model. 

Schools will actively involve families and local leaders in daily operations to keep education accessible, valued, and sustained at the local level.

Learn more and support the project: bit.ly/CJIEducation

Photo: Students at a Fe y Alegría school in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Courtesy of Fe y Alegría
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Canadian Jesuits International is supporting a Fe y Alegría project to ensure access to quality and inclusive preschool education for the most vulnerable children in the rural areas of Chad, the DRC, Madagascar, and Haiti. Fe y Alegría is a federation of local educational institutions that serves marginalized communities in 22 countries. Grounded in the Jesuit tradition, it focuses on holistic, high-quality education for those who usually don’t have access to it. The project will support children ages four to six by boosting cognitive, physical, and socio-emotional development through a participatory education model. Schools will actively involve families and local leaders in daily operations to keep education accessible, valued, and sustained at the local level. Learn more and support the project: bit.ly/CJIEducation Photo: Students at a Fe y Alegría school in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Courtesy of Fe y Alegría
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Canada Jesuits International (CJI) is supporting a Fe y Alegría project that will promote and improve access to fair, dignified and decent employment for highly vulnerable and at-risk young people in Honduras, Guatemala, El Salvador, Nicaragua and Cuba. 

The project, Youth Driving Change: Purpose-Driven Entrepreneurship and Employment in Central America and Cuba, aims to create viable alternatives to irregular migration and socio-economic marginalization in these countries. 

The socio-economic landscape for youth in these countries is significantly affected by systemic challenges, including high rates of informal employment, migratory pressures, and social exclusion and marginalization. This regional project addresses these multi-layered barriers by modernizing technical and vocational education and adopting a holistic framework that empowers young people to actively transform their socio-economic realities. 

This initiative will serve youth from deeply marginalized communities, including those in urban informal settlements, remote rural areas that are cut off from primary economic centers, and impoverished Indigenous communities historically excluded from opportunities. 

Click link in bio to learn more about this project and more. 

#Jesuits #youth #CentralAmerica #Cuba #Honduras #Guatemala
Canada Jesuits International (CJI) is supporting a Fe y Alegría project that will promote and improve access to fair, dignified and decent employment for highly vulnerable and at-risk young people in Honduras, Guatemala, El Salvador, Nicaragua and Cuba. 

The project, Youth Driving Change: Purpose-Driven Entrepreneurship and Employment in Central America and Cuba, aims to create viable alternatives to irregular migration and socio-economic marginalization in these countries. 

The socio-economic landscape for youth in these countries is significantly affected by systemic challenges, including high rates of informal employment, migratory pressures, and social exclusion and marginalization. This regional project addresses these multi-layered barriers by modernizing technical and vocational education and adopting a holistic framework that empowers young people to actively transform their socio-economic realities. 

This initiative will serve youth from deeply marginalized communities, including those in urban informal settlements, remote rural areas that are cut off from primary economic centers, and impoverished Indigenous communities historically excluded from opportunities. 

Click link in bio to learn more about this project and more. 

#Jesuits #youth #CentralAmerica #Cuba #Honduras #Guatemala
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Canada Jesuits International (CJI) is supporting a Fe y Alegría project that will promote and improve access to fair, dignified and decent employment for highly vulnerable and at-risk young people in Honduras, Guatemala, El Salvador, Nicaragua and Cuba. The project, Youth Driving Change: Purpose-Driven Entrepreneurship and Employment in Central America and Cuba, aims to create viable alternatives to irregular migration and socio-economic marginalization in these countries. The socio-economic landscape for youth in these countries is significantly affected by systemic challenges, including high rates of informal employment, migratory pressures, and social exclusion and marginalization. This regional project addresses these multi-layered barriers by modernizing technical and vocational education and adopting a holistic framework that empowers young people to actively transform their socio-economic realities. This initiative will serve youth from deeply marginalized communities, including those in urban informal settlements, remote rural areas that are cut off from primary economic centers, and impoverished Indigenous communities historically excluded from opportunities. Click link in bio to learn more about this project and more. #Jesuits #youth #CentralAmerica #Cuba #Honduras #Guatemala
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On World Refugee Day, June 20, Canadian Jesuits International (CJI) reaffirms its solidarity with millions of people who have been forced to flee due to war and conflict, persecution, climate change, and human rights violations.

On this day, CJI highlights the work its partner, Jesuit Refugee Service-South Sudan, which provides: 

* education services for 1,241 children from refugee and host communities in Maban and Renk
*  mental health and psychosocial support for 1,780 people displaced by the conflict in Sudan 
* non-food items to vulnerable households experiencing psychological distress 
* rehabilitation care for children and adults with disabilities
* English classes for adults

CJI supports Jesuit partners who work towards a humane and long-term solution to forced displacement based on shared responsibility and the respect of human rights. CJI partners in Africa, Asia, the Middle East, Latin America and the Caribbean accompany, serve and advocate for forcibly displaced people through emergency relief and long-term development projects.

According to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), as of 2025, more than 124 million people have been forcibly displaced worldwide. 

However, even as the number of forcibly displaced people continues to climb, UNHCR funding  dropped by 30% in 2025 compared with 2024 as the US and other donors slashed their development aid, with some spending them instead to defense.

The theme for this year’s World Refugee Day, Until Everyone is Safe, focuses on “the right to seek safety as a common safeguard for all of us.” The UNHCR reminds everyone that the right was enshrined 75 years ago, after the Second World War. “People forced to feel have the right to seek safety and protection. It was never meant for a few. It was meant for all of us,” said the UNHCR. “No one is safe until the most vulnerable among us are. When people are forced to flee their homes, we all have a role to play. Ensuring protection for refugees strengthens communities, promotes stability, and saves lives.”

#worldrefugeeday #jrs #Jesuits #SouthSudan
On World Refugee Day, June 20, Canadian Jesuits International (CJI) reaffirms its solidarity with millions of people who have been forced to flee due to war and conflict, persecution, climate change, and human rights violations.

On this day, CJI highlights the work its partner, Jesuit Refugee Service-South Sudan, which provides: 

* education services for 1,241 children from refugee and host communities in Maban and Renk
*  mental health and psychosocial support for 1,780 people displaced by the conflict in Sudan 
* non-food items to vulnerable households experiencing psychological distress 
* rehabilitation care for children and adults with disabilities
* English classes for adults

CJI supports Jesuit partners who work towards a humane and long-term solution to forced displacement based on shared responsibility and the respect of human rights. CJI partners in Africa, Asia, the Middle East, Latin America and the Caribbean accompany, serve and advocate for forcibly displaced people through emergency relief and long-term development projects.

According to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), as of 2025, more than 124 million people have been forcibly displaced worldwide. 

However, even as the number of forcibly displaced people continues to climb, UNHCR funding  dropped by 30% in 2025 compared with 2024 as the US and other donors slashed their development aid, with some spending them instead to defense.

The theme for this year’s World Refugee Day, Until Everyone is Safe, focuses on “the right to seek safety as a common safeguard for all of us.” The UNHCR reminds everyone that the right was enshrined 75 years ago, after the Second World War. “People forced to feel have the right to seek safety and protection. It was never meant for a few. It was meant for all of us,” said the UNHCR. “No one is safe until the most vulnerable among us are. When people are forced to flee their homes, we all have a role to play. Ensuring protection for refugees strengthens communities, promotes stability, and saves lives.”

#worldrefugeeday #jrs #Jesuits #SouthSudan
On World Refugee Day, June 20, Canadian Jesuits International (CJI) reaffirms its solidarity with millions of people who have been forced to flee due to war and conflict, persecution, climate change, and human rights violations.

On this day, CJI highlights the work its partner, Jesuit Refugee Service-South Sudan, which provides: 

* education services for 1,241 children from refugee and host communities in Maban and Renk
*  mental health and psychosocial support for 1,780 people displaced by the conflict in Sudan 
* non-food items to vulnerable households experiencing psychological distress 
* rehabilitation care for children and adults with disabilities
* English classes for adults

CJI supports Jesuit partners who work towards a humane and long-term solution to forced displacement based on shared responsibility and the respect of human rights. CJI partners in Africa, Asia, the Middle East, Latin America and the Caribbean accompany, serve and advocate for forcibly displaced people through emergency relief and long-term development projects.

According to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), as of 2025, more than 124 million people have been forcibly displaced worldwide. 

However, even as the number of forcibly displaced people continues to climb, UNHCR funding  dropped by 30% in 2025 compared with 2024 as the US and other donors slashed their development aid, with some spending them instead to defense.

The theme for this year’s World Refugee Day, Until Everyone is Safe, focuses on “the right to seek safety as a common safeguard for all of us.” The UNHCR reminds everyone that the right was enshrined 75 years ago, after the Second World War. “People forced to feel have the right to seek safety and protection. It was never meant for a few. It was meant for all of us,” said the UNHCR. “No one is safe until the most vulnerable among us are. When people are forced to flee their homes, we all have a role to play. Ensuring protection for refugees strengthens communities, promotes stability, and saves lives.”

#worldrefugeeday #jrs #Jesuits #SouthSudan
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On World Refugee Day, June 20, Canadian Jesuits International (CJI) reaffirms its solidarity with millions of people who have been forced to flee due to war and conflict, persecution, climate change, and human rights violations. On this day, CJI highlights the work its partner, Jesuit Refugee Service-South Sudan, which provides: * education services for 1,241 children from refugee and host communities in Maban and Renk * mental health and psychosocial support for 1,780 people displaced by the conflict in Sudan * non-food items to vulnerable households experiencing psychological distress * rehabilitation care for children and adults with disabilities * English classes for adults CJI supports Jesuit partners who work towards a humane and long-term solution to forced displacement based on shared responsibility and the respect of human rights. CJI partners in Africa, Asia, the Middle East, Latin America and the Caribbean accompany, serve and advocate for forcibly displaced people through emergency relief and long-term development projects. According to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), as of 2025, more than 124 million people have been forcibly displaced worldwide. However, even as the number of forcibly displaced people continues to climb, UNHCR funding dropped by 30% in 2025 compared with 2024 as the US and other donors slashed their development aid, with some spending them instead to defense. The theme for this year’s World Refugee Day, Until Everyone is Safe, focuses on “the right to seek safety as a common safeguard for all of us.” The UNHCR reminds everyone that the right was enshrined 75 years ago, after the Second World War. “People forced to feel have the right to seek safety and protection. It was never meant for a few. It was meant for all of us,” said the UNHCR. “No one is safe until the most vulnerable among us are. When people are forced to flee their homes, we all have a role to play. Ensuring protection for refugees strengthens communities, promotes stability, and saves lives.” #worldrefugeeday #jrs #Jesuits #SouthSudan
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A powerful reminder from Pope Leo XIV on World Refugee week:

The way a society treats refugees and people forced to flee their homes "reveals whether its sense of justice is driven by fear or by the spirit of fraternity."

#pope #popeleoxiv #magnificahumanitas #worldrefugeeweek2026
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A powerful reminder from Pope Leo XIV on World Refugee week: The way a society treats refugees and people forced to flee their homes "reveals whether its sense of justice is driven by fear or by the spirit of fraternity." #pope #popeleoxiv #magnificahumanitas #worldrefugeeweek2026
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Canadian Jesuits International (CJI) is supporting a project that will provide 30 laptop computers that will be used by students at the Jesuit-led St. Xavier School in Sadakbari, Nepal. 
The project will provide students from low-income families with access to computers, and aims to improve their academic performance and completion rates of students by exposing them to a broader range of curriculum through digital learning. 
About 200 of the school’s 520-student population will be able to use the computers right away, with the younger ones benefiting from them as they progress in grade level. 
The project, which was one of 20 approved by the CJI Board of Directors during its spring meeting includes the purchase of 15 computer tables, 30 chairs for the computer lab; other electrical equipment. 
According to the school principal, Fr. Jomon Jose, SJ, laptops offer an advantage “given the inconsistency of power supply in Sadakbari.” The built-in battery of laptops “allows for continued use during power outages, which can often last for a couple of hours, (and) ensures minimal disruption to teaching and learning activities.”
Canadian Jesuits International (CJI) is supporting a project that will provide 30 laptop computers that will be used by students at the Jesuit-led St. Xavier School in Sadakbari, Nepal. 
The project will provide students from low-income families with access to computers, and aims to improve their academic performance and completion rates of students by exposing them to a broader range of curriculum through digital learning. 
About 200 of the school’s 520-student population will be able to use the computers right away, with the younger ones benefiting from them as they progress in grade level. 
The project, which was one of 20 approved by the CJI Board of Directors during its spring meeting includes the purchase of 15 computer tables, 30 chairs for the computer lab; other electrical equipment. 
According to the school principal, Fr. Jomon Jose, SJ, laptops offer an advantage “given the inconsistency of power supply in Sadakbari.” The built-in battery of laptops “allows for continued use during power outages, which can often last for a couple of hours, (and) ensures minimal disruption to teaching and learning activities.”
Canadian Jesuits International (CJI) is supporting a project that will provide 30 laptop computers that will be used by students at the Jesuit-led St. Xavier School in Sadakbari, Nepal. 
The project will provide students from low-income families with access to computers, and aims to improve their academic performance and completion rates of students by exposing them to a broader range of curriculum through digital learning. 
About 200 of the school’s 520-student population will be able to use the computers right away, with the younger ones benefiting from them as they progress in grade level. 
The project, which was one of 20 approved by the CJI Board of Directors during its spring meeting includes the purchase of 15 computer tables, 30 chairs for the computer lab; other electrical equipment. 
According to the school principal, Fr. Jomon Jose, SJ, laptops offer an advantage “given the inconsistency of power supply in Sadakbari.” The built-in battery of laptops “allows for continued use during power outages, which can often last for a couple of hours, (and) ensures minimal disruption to teaching and learning activities.”
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Canadian Jesuits International (CJI) is supporting a project that will provide 30 laptop computers that will be used by students at the Jesuit-led St. Xavier School in Sadakbari, Nepal. The project will provide students from low-income families with access to computers, and aims to improve their academic performance and completion rates of students by exposing them to a broader range of curriculum through digital learning. About 200 of the school’s 520-student population will be able to use the computers right away, with the younger ones benefiting from them as they progress in grade level. The project, which was one of 20 approved by the CJI Board of Directors during its spring meeting includes the purchase of 15 computer tables, 30 chairs for the computer lab; other electrical equipment. According to the school principal, Fr. Jomon Jose, SJ, laptops offer an advantage “given the inconsistency of power supply in Sadakbari.” The built-in battery of laptops “allows for continued use during power outages, which can often last for a couple of hours, (and) ensures minimal disruption to teaching and learning activities.”
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