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Rooted in faith, working for justice: Building solidarity with the Global South by Fannie Dionne | photos : CJI
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riendship, solidarity and a commitment to the Jesuit mission of justice and peace are at the root of the relationship between Canadian Jesuits International (CJI) and its international Jesuit partners in Africa, Asia, Latin America, and the Caribbean.
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Together, we stand strong, and with your continued support we can bring change to my country, South Sudan.” —Lydia Tabu Casmiro, Jesuit Refugee Service of South Sudan
CJI is an apostolate of the Jesuits of Canada. “CJI’s mission has always been to foster right relations with marginalized people in the Global South,” explains Jenny Cafiso, CJI Executive Director. “Together with local Jesuit partners, CJI responds in solidarity, through awareness-raising and advocacy in Canada and supporting partnerships in Africa, Asia and Latin America. ”
From Left to right: Jenny Cafiso, Executive Director; Victor Reyes, Communications Coordinator; Mercedes Arango Vasquez, International Programs Coordinator; Pieter Niemeyer, Outreach Coordinator; Aasish Carmen, Donor Relations Coordinator. Not pictured: Lola Moussa, Program and Database Administrator
Its history goes back to 1946, when several Canadian Jesuits responded to an invitation by the local Church to serve in Darjeeling, India. Initially known as the Darjeeling Mission Service, it would later become Canadian Jesuits International. The name change reflected a new missiology, the strength of the local Church, and the social apostolate’s focus on reciprocity, mutual commitment, and social justice. At its root, the focus has always remained a
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