by Beth | Mar 4, 2005 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses
The Global Fund to fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria says it has halted its funding of anti-malaria programs in Senegal because of how slowly the country was implementing projects. A Global Funds official says money for HIV/AIDS work in Senegal and Laos is also...
by Beth | Mar 4, 2005 | Vincentian Family, Vincentian Marian Youth
The February Newsletter of the JMV has some practical ideas on how to make Lent a time of conversion as well as its usual roundup of what is happening around the world in the JMVent is a liturgical time of conversion that the Church designates so we can prepare for...
by Beth | Mar 4, 2005 | Vincentian Family
DePaul University offers its faculty, students and staff many opportunities to reach out to the poor. The following provides a brief glimpse into how the university provides a faith foundation for service, stimulates intellectual discussions about same and helps focus...
by Beth | Mar 4, 2005 | Justice and Peace
Citing an obligation to advocate for the poor — as representatives of religious charities — more than 75 people gathered at the (Oregon) state Capitol on Monday to discuss strategies and to schedule meetings with lawmakers. February 22, 2005 During...
by Beth | Mar 3, 2005 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses
“…up to 40% of aid is “tied”, forcing developing countries to buy overpriced goods from donor countries”Only one-fifth of global aid is actually going to the world’s poorest countries, say humanitarian agencies. “An illusion...
