by Beth | Apr 17, 2005 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses
MELBOURNE, April 18, 2005 (theage.com.au): Criminal checks, health rules and red tape are ruining volunteer work, warns Jan McCallum for The Age – The Victorian Government’s proposed law requiring a police check for almost every person working with...
by Beth | Apr 12, 2005 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses
Vincentian Millenium Partnership in Great Britan joins in campaign to raise the issue of poverty caused by low benefits.Throughout the country, claimants and anti-poverty groups are being encouraged to join a co-ordinated campaign to raise the issue of the poverty...
by Beth | Mar 31, 2005 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses
“Twinning” is one of the activities most cherished by the Society. The awareness of acute poverty in a great number of countries and the Vincentian preferential option for the poor spurs Conferences and Councils to assist others with less resources or in...
by Beth | Mar 8, 2005 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses
“We as an organization are able to engage individuals on any level that they’re comfortable with and interested in,” says Jewell.”You can do anything when you volunteer with us,” says volunteer manager Rebecca Jewell. “Everything...
by Beth | Feb 25, 2005 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses
Fair Trade coffee is an “alternative (that) IMPROVES THE LIVES of participating farmers by ensuring a fair price for their coffee. The $1.26 per pound paid directly to the farmer?s cooperative more than covers the cost of production, leaving additional income...
