by John Freund, CM | Nov 13, 2012 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses
Rolling Jubileeis a Strike Debt project that buys debt for pennies on the dollar, but instead of collecting it, abolishes it. Think of it as a bailout of the 99% by the 99%. A group of campaigners linked to the Occupy Wall Street movement is buying-up distressed loans...
by John Freund, CM | Nov 6, 2012 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses
The Pope calls on governments and Christians to promote the integration of immigrants into society as part of his message for World Migration Day January 13th. Roughly three percent of the world population is made up of immigrants. According to the International...
by John Freund, CM | Nov 5, 2012 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses
First graders in Ethiopia who had never seen printed material, much less a computer, learned not only their ABC ‘s but also customized their desktops… all without a teacher! Earlier this year, One Laptop Per Child workers dropped off closed boxes...
by John Freund, CM | Oct 30, 2012 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses
Depaul USA screens “Homeless Has a Name” and learns of the impact on the film makers – The head of Depaul USA writes… Last night, I had the great pleasure of acting as the Master of Ceremony for “Homeless Has a Name,” Depaul USA’s film... by John Freund, CM | Oct 23, 2012 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses
“The elderly are not a problem, a market, a budget: They are real individuals, our own people, our ancestors, in due course — ourselves.” Australian Catholic News services headlines…Australian bishop warns: Don’t cut medical costs by... by John Freund, CM | Oct 22, 2012 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses
The CM Australia website reports that Changemakers Australia has launched a publication called Showcasing Change for a Better Future to encourage long term funding for social change. Changemakers Chair and philanthropist Jill Reichstein reflects on need for meaningful...
