by John Freund, CM | Nov 28, 2008 | International Association of Charities - Ladies of Charity, Poverty: Analysis and Responses, Sisters of Charity, Vincentian Family
Sr. Carol Jean Wille, SC writes, “I am convinced that we can help to change the lives of hundreds of women and children with our alternative gift giving this Christmas by making a contribution to AIC of Nigeria, specifically to help sponsor their micro-financing...
by John Freund, CM | Nov 14, 2008 | Daughters of Charity, Poverty: Analysis and Responses, Vincentian Family
Between them Angela King and Natalie Hurst have raised £1,545 by taking part in a skydiving stunt at the end of August 2008. These two women are friends of the Daughters and for a number of years they have been supporting the people of Bahir Dar, Ethiopia where the...
by sjs | Nov 11, 2008 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses, Systemic change
A new research paper by Harvard Professor Elaine C. Kamarck addresses how the Internet has enhanced productivity in government run anti-poverty programs and bridged physical and market isolation gaps prevalent in poor populations. “Poverty has gone hand in hand...
by John Freund, CM | Nov 3, 2008 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses, Vincentian Family
The recycling program at Escanaba (Michigan) St. Vincent de Paul earned the organizational Recycler of the Year while George Semmens, Escanaba, was named individual Recycler of the Year. From January to mid-September the warehouse shipped out more than 766,000 pounds...
by John Freund, CM | Nov 2, 2008 | Church, Justice and Peace, Poverty: Analysis and Responses
(Zenit.org) The current global financial crisis goes beyond bad economic practices to the realm of ethics and moral codes, says the Holy See representative at the United Nations, Archbishop Celestino Migliore. He called for greater subsidiarity, accountability and...