by John Freund, CM | Mar 23, 2013 | Justice and Peace
The following groups have joined with dozens of other groups to speak out against trafficking. Daughters of Charity, Prov. of St. Louise Daughters of Charity, Prov. of the West Sisters of Charity of Cincinnati Sisters of Charity of Halifax Sisters of Charity of... by John Freund, CM | Mar 9, 2013 | International Association of Charities - Ladies of Charity, Poverty: Analysis and Responses, Vincentian Family
On International Woman’s Day the AIC,  announced that they will gather in Bangkok  to foster education for women as a tool to long-lasting poverty alleviation. The AIC, the first of Vincent dePaul’s foundations, International Assembly of the Delegates March...
by John Freund, CM | Feb 22, 2013 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses
With all the attention on violence in video games it is refreshing to see games that are forces for good. Half the Sky Movement: The Game is a Facebook adventure that raises awareness and funds to empower women and girls across the...
by John Freund, CM | Feb 7, 2013 | International Association of Charities - Ladies of Charity, Vincentian Family
You might be surprised at what Louise de Marillac, Elizabeth Bayley Seton, Catherine Harkins Founder of LCUSA had in common  beyond being women who lived lives of mission. All were widows. The first two are relatively well known. Catherine Harkins was twice widowed....
by John Freund, CM | Dec 29, 2012 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses
The World Bank takes A Look Back at 2012: Year in Review See reports, issues, resources … Drop in extreme poverty rates World’s ocean/s in peril Women at work Curbing Corruption Safety nets that work Measuring the unbanked Think GREEN for inclusive growth...