New Myanmar Leadership Institute: forming leaders with competence and compassion

“Replace the ‘I’ of ‘illness’ with ‘we’ and it becomes ‘wellness’.  A good leader confronts the illness of society and brings it to wellness.” These are the words of Charles Cardinal Maung Bo, Archbishop of Yangon, who formally opened the … Continued

Sophia University and Xavier Learning Community: the road to partnership

The Jesuit higher education institutions in Japan and Thailand have signed an agreement to work closer together to boost academic, scientific and educational opportunities of both institutions. Thailand Jesuit Superior Fr Agustinus Sugiyo Pitoyo SJ was in Tokyo on October … Continued

Disassembling temporary shelters, a crucial element in safe relocation to new houses

Two days after Jessylyn Abulencia received the key to her new, disaster-resilient house, she is back to her old place near the creek—not to stay, but this time to disassemble the temporary shelter that was her family’s home for the … Continued

The Cardoner Project: helping young people develop mental well-being and a healthy spirituality

October 10 is Mental Health Day. Across the world, millions of people suffer from mental health disorders. Australia, which designates October as Mental Health Month, is no exception. “Mental health, or the fragility thereof, is a huge problem for young Australians by their … Continued

Encountering hope and faith in the upshot of Japan’s great earthquake

Students from Jesuit universities in Indonesia, Philippines, Korea, Timor-Leste and Japan spent two weeks learning about post-disaster community recovery from the experience of Japan. Through volunteer activities and exchanges with people from the local community, the students studied the progress … Continued