Since 2017, the Justice and Peace Commission (JPC) Hoima has partnered with Viatores Christi to work with disparate communities in the Bunyoro region of northwestern Uganda to promote peace and respect for human rights amongst a population of disparate cultural, religious and national origins. Embedded into JPC Hoima approach is a strong commitment to raising […]
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Misean Cara Member Organisation: Sisters of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary Project: Households in Distress (HID) Programme Location: Northern Province, Zambia “Our vision and mission at the Sisters of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary, Households in Distress programme, is to establish a sustainable future through effective climate action at all levels.” In Zambia’s Northern
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Students at the St Joseph School in Domeabra, Ghana where technology for a new toilet facility is promoting climate action as well as clean, safe sanitation.Photo: Sisters of Saint Joseph of Cluny In Ghana, biogas toilet facilities are a new technology in schools and are very new in the district location of Domeabra, home to
As the world grapples with the escalating impact of climate change, the role of international cooperation and scientific innovation becomes ever more critical to the enhancement of sustainable livelihoods for the marginalised on the African Continent, particularly those in Sub-Saharan Africa who are most severely affected by the effects of climate change. By William N.
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In the lead up to Ireland’s General Elections on 29th November, Dóchas, the Irish Network for International Development and Humanitarian Organisations, has published a set of resources showing the support for overseas development aid (ODA) by the Irish public, county-by-county. Research commissioned by Dóchas earlier this year shows that fully 76% of the Irish public
Recently, the Rosminian Fathers Congregation in East Africa hosted a skills training workshop in Kenya to build the professional capacity of its teams in the region. By Michael Hanly, MDO Rosminians Rosminians Skills Training Workshop, Nairobi, Kenya (Oct. 2024). Misean Cara Mentor for East Africa, Paul Gichuki at far right. Vocations to religious life
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Many Misean Cara members were already living and working in the Holy Land before the most current conflict began, supporting communities living in poverty and hardship resulting from years of previous conflicts. Given their long-term presence in the region, Misean Cara’s members are uniquely positioned to help in the aftermath of the current conflict. Missionaries
We are pleased to announce the winners of the 2024 Misean Cara Climate Action Awards. Now in their 5th year, the Climate Action Awards recognise the outstanding efforts and commitment of our members to tackle climate change in vulnerable communities across the global south. This year’s winners come from projects in Zambia, Uganda and Mozambique.
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The Fratelli Project, an education project of the Marist and De La Salle Brothers, is bringing assistance to more than 1,900 Syrian refugee families living in Lebanon and displaced by the current conflict in the Holy Land.Photo: La Salle Lebanon Helping those caught up in the conflict The situation in Lebanon is dire, with cross-border
The vibrant, uplifting choral music of the Association of African Priests and Religious provided a joyful backdrop for the 20th October World Mission Sunday Mass, broadcast live on RTÉ Television from Dublin. For the 9th year running, Misean Cara co-hosted the mass, alongside AMRI (The Association of Leaders of Missionaries and Religious of Ireland /
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