For the past 17 years, I have been part of the Jesuit Mission in Cambodia. A significant part of that time has been with local communities, some indigenous minorities, accompanying them as they lead in protecting their natural heritage. I … Continued
The community colleges movement is set for rapid expansion in Myanmar following a successful workshop for teachers organised by the Myanmar Network of Community Colleges (MNCC). Community colleges respond to a great current need in Myanmar: they aim to give … Continued
The Catholic Safeguarding Institute (CSI) based at the Ateneo de Manila University in the Philippines is launching a diploma programme in safeguarding at the Loyola School of Theology (LST) starting August this year. The Diploma in Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable … Continued
Two Jesuit fathers were assassinated in the afternoon of 20 June in Cerocahui, Tarahumara, Mexico. According to the Mexican Jesuit Province, Fr Joaquín Mora SJ, 80 years old, and Fr Javier Campos SJ, 79, were murdered while trying to defend … Continued
Jesuit Mission Australia has launched a new supporter event to help change the lives of children and at-risk communities in Asia and Africa. One Foot Raised challenges participants to walk and raise funds for Jesuit Mission using a peer-to-peer online … Continued
Magis Thailand’s Zoom conference on sexual abuses and abuses of power in the Catholic Church has brought a realistic perspective on the Church, the community of believers, and the community of (saved, forgiven) sinners. It revealed the need to address … Continued
The Jesuit Service Cambodia (JSC) Ecology Program in Phnom Penh joined local civil society organizations, Prey Lang communities, and the Cambodia Youth Network to promote environmental protection ahead of World Environment Day on 5 June. The celebration carries the theme, … Continued
On 19 May, Jesuit Mission Australia held a Ukraine Emergency Response Webinar about the swift international effort of the Jesuit network in supporting thousands of vulnerable refugees fleeing the crisis in Ukraine. The webinar welcomed special guests and project partners … Continued
The Social Justice and Ecology Secretariat (SJES) held its annual meeting from 10-14 May at the Jesuit Curia in Rome. After some years of meeting online, the 20 attendees were happy to finally interact in person. Indeed, there were many … Continued
After three years of no actual movement, the Migrants and Refugees Network finally had online gatherings in March for three days and in May for two days. Both meetings aimed to plan for the next five years. Through the sessions, … Continued