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An immense force of previously unknown proportions is devastating the Amazonian region in two dimensions which combine in a brutal fashion: the Covid-19 pandemics, affecting the most vulnerable, and the uncontrolled increase of violence exerted on the territories.

In celebration of the fifth anniversary of Pope Francis’ historic encyclical, Laudato si’, and to mark Laudato si’ Week from 16 to 24 May, Ecojesuit and partners have launched, Drawing Laudato si’, an online art challenge that reflects the message of the encyclical on care for our common home.

Ecojesuit, one of the four international advocacy networks under the umbrella of the Social Justice and Ecoloy Secretariat, released recently a video. Its theme: the balance of life, the oikos of economy and the oikos of ecology.

Since the early days of the quarantine, the Ateneo de Manila University and the Society of Jesus have been organizing a relief operation to aid poor families who have lost their regular source of income “We are doing this because we share a common humanity.

As the coronavirus crisis deepens and its impact unfolds on over 1,340 million population of India, it is pertinent to take the ground reality as given and plan any response. At this juncture every common and conscious citizens of this country are grappling with the various impact and fall out of this crisis.

While Earth Day may feel different this year, connecting with creation is just as vital in this time of isolation. In many ways, coronavirus reminds us that we are all interconnected, interdependent on one another and on our Earth.

Historically, crises have had different impacts on women’s life, out of three main reasons. First of all, due to the power relationships among men and women; second, due to the so called sexual division of labour, which assigns care activities to women; and third,

The groupings signing up a petition started by CEAR (Spanish Committee for Refugee Aid) and backed by more than 200 non-profit organizations – we among them – and almost 40 000 citizens are asking the Spanish Government to urgently start in the present context of health emergency caused by the COVID-19

Access to quality education, health and other basic services continues to be a problem in both rural and urban areas in India. In spite of numerous legislative bills that have been passed by the government to address these issues,

Promoting Reconciliation with Creation (RwC) as a shared value and priority in JCAP ministries and with its partners is a continuing narrative greatly re-affirmed by the Universal Apostolic Preferences (UAPs) issued early last year by Father General.