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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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.