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Food security is one of the programs of Jesuit Social Service (JSS) aimed at supporting local communities in Timor-Leste by teaching them proper methods to grow vegetables and produce vitamins from the crops they plant. This supports local families in having healthy food...

"Fraternity and Integral Ecology" is the theme of this year's Fraternity Campaign, a Lenten effort by the National Conference of Bishops of Brazil (known by the Portuguese acronym CNBB) to collect funds for its social works and raise awareness of a pressing issue. The idea is to present numerous challenges concerning the environment and ways to overcome them, pointing to a number of emergency transformations on individual and social levels that are necessary to avoid greater catastrophes...

We are living in a time of deep crisis. We are writing to you today because we believe that our faith is meant to shine out in times like these.

SECRETARY FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE AND ECOLOGY ANNUAL REPORT 2024

The visit of Fr. Roberto Jaramillo, Secretary for the Social Justice and Ecology Secretariat, Rome, to the Province from February 12 to 14 was an eventful and inspiring experience. His itinerary was meticulously planned by the Social Action Commission under the guidance of Fr. Provincial, ensuring a meaningful engagement with various initiatives and communities...

Water is life—an irreplaceable resource that sustains us, nourishes ecosystems, and shapes the future of our planet. Yet, across continents, this vital resource is under increasing threat. From devastating droughts in Africa to ferocious floods in Asia and growing water scarcity in the Americas, the water crisis is a global emergency that demands our attention and action...

On March 11, the European Commission presented a new regulation that seeks to accelerate the expulsion of migrants to countries of origin or transit. This proposal is aligned with the border control and outsourcing approach promoted by the European Pact on Migration and Asylum (PEMA), approved in April 2024...

From tales of early missionaries venturing out to the far corners of the earth to work with the poor and marginalised, to their commitment to improving our modern world, the Jesuits and their character have had a real impact on her...

In a world fraught with division and despair, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) stands as a testament to our nation’s enduring commitment to compassion, justice, and the intrinsic value of every human life. Established in 1961 under President John F. Kennedy, USAID embodies the moral imperative to love and serve our neighbors, transcending borders, and embracing humanity in its most vulnerable forms...

This year marks a significant moment of reflection and commitment within the Society of Jesus. As the Society commemorates the 30th anniversary of Decree 14 of General Congregation 34 (1995); emphasizing that women’s participation is central to the integration of faith and justice; and the world remembers the 30th anniversary of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action adopted by the UN Fourth World Conference on Women, the theme of this International Women’s Day, “Accelerating Action”, resonates deeply with the voices of women who have shaped the Society’s journey with hope and urgency...