Oceania

Pier Francesco Pinelli (Caritas Internationalis): ‘Let us work together to better serve the poor’

Pier Francesco Pinelli (Caritas Internationalis): ‘Let us work together to better serve the poor’

“Encouraged by the Holy Father’s initiative and support, we have begun to work together, with the staff, regional secretariats and member organisations, in order to carry forward and strengthen the mission of the Caritas Confederation at the service of the poorest and most vulnerable”. These are the words of Pier Francesco Pinelli, appointed by Pope ...

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WOMEN IN OCEANIA ARE THE ‘BACKBONE OF RECOVERY’ IN REBUILDING SAFE AND RESILIENT COMMUNITIES AFFECTED BY VIOLENCE AND CRISIS

WOMEN IN OCEANIA ARE THE ‘BACKBONE OF RECOVERY’ IN REBUILDING SAFE AND RESILIENT COMMUNITIES AFFECTED BY VIOLENCE AND CRISIS

Caritas Fiji is a very powerful player in “leading a national conversation to influence the public discourse on the root causes and contributing factors of violence against women and girls in Fiji.” With these words former Fijian minister, Mereseini Vuniwaqa, opened Caritas’ three-day Women’s Ministry Workshop on Addressing Domestic Violence and Gender Injustice during COVID-19 ...

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OCEANIA, CARITAS SHED LIGHT ON SOCIAL AND ECOLOGICAL INJUSTICES THROUGH THE CREATIVE ARTS

OCEANIA, CARITAS SHED LIGHT ON SOCIAL AND ECOLOGICAL INJUSTICES THROUGH THE CREATIVE ARTS

The rhythms and balance of nature are weaved into the daily lives and identities of the people of Oceania. Consequently, environmental degradation caused by climate change, severe weather events or exploitative practises by companies negatively affect the balance of nature and, more significantly, thousands of families and communities living and working in the Pacific Islands. ...

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