by John Freund, CM | Jun 24, 2010 | Justice and Peace, Vincentian Family
” In passing this degrading legislation the Parliament has turned its back on the fundamental human rights of low-income Australians… It is extremely disappointing to see political points being scored on the backs of people who are doing it tough.”...
by John Freund, CM | May 26, 2010 | Justice and Peace, Poverty: Analysis and Responses, Vincentian Family
Almost 400 chief executives have registered to take part in the Vinnies 2010 CEO Sleepout organized by the Vincent dePaul Society on June 17, which is aimed at raising awareness of the hardships of homelessness in Australia. Full story
by John Freund, CM | May 25, 2010 | Justice and Peace, Poverty: Analysis and Responses, Systemic change, Vincentian Family
The Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina asked all South Carolina gubernatorial candidates five questions around poverty and economic opportunity in the state. The five questions reflect general issues and policies that are of concern to the underserved in...
by John Freund, CM | May 24, 2010 | Justice and Peace, Poverty: Analysis and Responses, Vincentian Family, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
Various members of the Vincentian Family have joined with over 100 other groups in an open letter to United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon in response to the launch of his “Keeping the promise report”. Open letter to Secretary General of the UNÂ ...
by John Freund, CM | May 12, 2010 | Justice and Peace, Vincentian Family
Nazarath Sister Rena Fernandes, who works for the rehabilitation of children who live with their mothers in a jail in Gaya in Bihar, recently created a milestone. The Charity of Nazarath nun enrolled three children from the Central jail in Gaya to Nazareth Vidya...
