by John Freund, CM | Jan 7, 2010 | Collaboration, Justice and Peace, Poverty: Analysis and Responses
2010 marks two-thirds of the way into a remarkable global experiment in ending poverty. In 2000, Australia joined 189 countries in committing to the Millennium Development Goals. These goals aim to halve extreme poverty by 2015 and end it by 2025. In September this... by John Freund, CM | Jan 5, 2010 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses
According to an article in Business week they’re as important as smoking, obesity when it comes to health. by John Freund, CM | Jan 4, 2010 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses
A growing number of people live on zero dollars in monthly cash and a few hundred dollars in food stamps, an overlooked subgroup that is growing especially fast according to the NY Times.. The surge in this precarious way of life has been so swift that few policy... by John Freund, CM | Dec 31, 2009 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses, Vincentian Family
The poor in Victoria (Australia) have been under unprecedented stress and the SVDP has responded. The 2008/09 financial year has seen: – a 60% increase in the number of people provided with assistance to find accommodation. – a 67% increase in the number... by John Freund, CM | Dec 29, 2009 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses
Areopostal is offering what amount to a win-win benfiting homeless teens. Last year they collected over 200,000 pairs and donors got a 25% discount on purchase of a new pair. “Welcome to the third annual Teens for Jeans drive, the campaign that empowers YOU to... by John Freund, CM | Dec 25, 2009 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses
Some practical suggestion on how and what to give the homeless. E.g 1) Give warmth, 2) Give protection, 3), 4) Give joy and 5) Give understanding. Visit this San Francisco Chronicle article by an internist physician for some very practical insights and...
