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ICSAP, Climate Change, and COP29: A Path Towards a Sustainable Future

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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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Member Blog: Rosminians in Kenya skill-building for clergy in leadership roles

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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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Kenya Reflections

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In September this year, Misean Cara CEO, John Moffett, journeyed to Kenya for a week, accompanied by Misean Cara’s Board Vice-Chair Sr. Josephine McCarthy (Presentation Sisters) as part of a year-long celebration of Misean Cara’s 20th anniversary. They were joined on this special trip by leadership representatives from the three churches in Ireland, all of

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Baraka Highlands Honey: A Sweet Path to Sustainable Development

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Misean Cara Project Officer, Tom Carroll shares with us the inspiring story behind a beekeeping and honey production project in Kenya, at Baraka Agricultural College in Molo, which is managed by the Franciscan Brothers. Tom spent 10 years at Baraka Agricultural College, where he, along with Br. Tony Dolan, the former Minister General of the

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World Environment Day 2024 – The Climate Education Nexus

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As the world commemorates World Environment Day on June 5th, the importance of education in fostering environmental stewardship becomes even more paramount. This year’s theme, “Ecosystem Restoration,” resonates deeply with the initiatives led by Misean Cara members. Through their diverse and impactful projects, these members are at the forefront of the educational movement for environmental

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Sowing ‘seeds of hope’ to mark Laudato Si’ Week 2024

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By Eamonn Casey, Misean Cara Project Officer for Human Rights & Advocacy Pentecost Sunday, 19th May, marks the official kick-off of Laudato Si’ Week and the 9th anniversary of Pope Francis’s encyclical on the Care of Creation. Convinced along with Pope Francis that “there are no lasting changes without cultural changes… and there are no

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Catholic Sisters Week 2024

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Each year, from March 8-14th, Misean Cara celebrates Catholic Sisters Week by recognising and celebrating the contributions that Missionary Sisters have made, and continue to make, around the world. Through long-term commitment to communities in need – sometimes over decades- Missionary Sisters work for the common good and dignity of all people with development projects

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International Women’s Day 2024 – Invest in women: Accelerate progress.

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Misean Cara joins UNESCO in celebrating International Women’s Day 2024 (March 8th), under the theme Invest in women: Accelerate progress. Throughout our 20-year history, Misean Cara has supported the projects of Irish missionary congregations, many of them with education and jobs training for women and girls at the centre of the efforts. The Power of

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Talitha Kum anti-trafficking App backed by Misean Cara responds to digital threat to human rights.

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By Misean Cara Project Officer for Human Rights and Advocacy, Éamonn Casey Tuesday 30th January brought the launch by Talitha Kum, the global inter-congregational network of more than 6,000 religious sisters working against human trafficking, of its new ‘Walking in Dignity’ app to promote peer to peer awareness, mobilisation, and protection among young people. Young

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