by sjs | Jul 27, 2008 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses, Systemic change
Remember Tupperware parties? In places throughout the U.S., beads made by women from a Ugandan village are the items being sold. The proceeds are having a dramatic effect in Kampala, Uganda. Women in Kampala had been making beads and selling them to occasional... by John Freund, CM | Jul 26, 2008 | Daughters of Charity, Poverty: Analysis and Responses, Vincentian Family
In an example of creative ministry the Daughters of Charity help initiate a bibliotherapy project Aimed at people who do not seek therapy. The Herald of Ireland rites, “The scheme is aimed at promoting mental health and well being of individuals and families.... by John Freund, CM | Jul 24, 2008 | Daughters of Charity, Formation, Poverty: Analysis and Responses, Vincentian Family
Vincent ran a successful winery in support of his works so why not have a wine tasting fund-raiser for the Seton New Life Center. The first annual Seton Foundation’s “Sipping with Seton†wine tasting event raisesd $32,000.The event proceeds will purchase ten... by John Freund, CM | Jul 17, 2008 | Congregation of the Mission, Justice and Peace, Poverty: Analysis and Responses, Systemic change, Vincentian Family
“… today we are happy to send you the letter for the celebration of Saint Vincent Feast.” The text and a suggested prayer follow below. 2008 Vincentian Day of Prayer (pdf format) Rome, July 18, 2008 Anniversary of the first apparition of the Our Lady... by John Freund, CM | Jul 13, 2008 | Formation, Poverty: Analysis and Responses
That is the question addressed in Crain’s Business piece. Today, a movement of social entrepreneurs is tackling issues like homelessness, disease, pollution and hunger with business enterprises. TIRED OF GRANT WRITING Today, a movement of social entrepreneurs is... by John Freund, CM | Jul 10, 2008 | Formation, Justice and Peace, Poverty: Analysis and Responses
Law firms are working to find a solution to a major problem for microlenders: currency risk. Twin crises – soaring food prices and a global credit contraction threaten to wreck the budget (and historically low default rate) of millions of small microloan...
