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On February 6, 2008 Caritas Australia will launch its annual awareness and fundraising campaign, Project Compassion. The theme for this year's campaign is "Just want justice - a call to action". But what does the concept of 'justice' really entail?
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Kenya's Rift Valley burns, death toll soars
Protests erupted in western Kenya and machete-wielding mobs faced off in the Rift Valley on Monday after scores died in ethnic violence, complicating mediation efforts by former UN boss Kofi Annan.
Reuters, January 28, 2008
'Sorry' might take longer, says Macklin
Indigenous Affairs Minister Jenny Macklin today shied away from a specific date on which Prime Minister Kevin Rudd would say 'sorry' to Aborigines. Federal parliament is due to resume on February 12 and it has been reported the government would immediately issue an apology as part of indigenous reconciliation. Ms Macklin said the government was still consulting and wanted to get it right.
The Australian/AAP, January 28, 2008
E Timor battles food shortages, locusts
The United Nations and aid agencies will meet in East Timor this week to discuss how to manage food shortages brought on by recent monsoonal storms and locust infestations. The country is facing another food shortage after a series of monsoonal storms, floods and landslides that have killed three people and caused problems in 11 out of the 13 districts in the country.
ABC News, January 28, 2008
Businesses asked to help revive UN's millennium development goals
Davos, Switzerland - Warning that objectives to tackle global poverty will be missed, political leaders appealed to business to help reinvigorate the United Nations Millennium Development Goals, which aim to improve health and education for the world's most needy.
Khaleej Times Online, January 27, 2008
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Viewpoints from Sderot and Rafah
On one side of the Gaza-Israel border lies the southern Israeli town of Sderot where 22,000 residents live within easy range of the unguided rockets fired by Palestinian militants. On the other are the 1.5 million Palestinian inhabitants blockaded by the Israeli army, though since Wednesday able to reach Egypt thanks to militants who blew up border defences. BBC News website readers from either side describe their experiences.
BBC News, January 24, 2008
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Start preparing for Project Compassion by accessing the materials at the Caritas website.
There are posters, films, PowerPoint presentations, teaching materials for all primary and secondary Schools as well as Parish and other Community groups.
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Indonesia: A Reporter's Journey
East Timor, the Asian tsunami, the Bali and Jakarta bombings, asylum seekers, the Bali Nine and other recent high profile court cases… it seems Australians have heard more about Indonesia in the past few years than ever before. But the story of these two radically different nations on each other's doorsteps has always been dramatic - and complex - from the earliest trading connections, the shared battles of WWII, confrontations during the Cold War, the prosperity and corruption of the Suharto dictatorship and the complexity of balancing our respective national interests regarding East Timor.
SBS TV, February 5, 2008 @ 8:30pm |
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God, you want a world of justice, a world where the weak are protected, and no-one is hungry or poor; a world where richness is shared, for all to enjoy; a world where different races, faiths and cultures live in harmony and mutual respect; a world where peace is built with justice, and justice is achieved through love. Give us the inspiration and courage to build that world, through Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen.
Source: Caritas Australia
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We hope you have had a joyous Christmas and New Year.
In 2008 OzSpirit will be sent to you in the last week of each month, except during the period of Lent when you will receive a new edition each week. In addition throughout the year you will receive a regular monthly Caritas News update. We hope you will enjoy receiving our publications and we would welcome any feedback to be sent to ozspirit@caritas.org.au |
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The ethical traveller
What makes us want to go beyond the places that we know? Explorers, conquerors, pilgrims and tourists are united in one thing - the travel bug….
Electronic Scribbler blogs about The Ethical Pilgrim's Guide - which has been produced by Caritas Australia in the lead up to World Youth Day. The guide gives some thought-provoking and practical advice on how we can all reduce our travel footprint. Click here to read more and access the guide.
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Caritas launches US$2.7 million appeal for victims of Kenya violence
Vatican City, 22 January 2008 - The Caritas Confederation of 162 Catholic aid agencies is appealing for US$2.7 million (€1.8 million) to help those driven from their homes by violence that has swept through Kenya after December's general election.
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Caritas in Africa and across the world condemn Kenya violence
Vatican City, 29 January 2008 - The President of Caritas Internationalis Cardinal Oscar Rodriguez and the President of Caritas Africa Archbishop Cyprian Kizito Lwanga say all sides in Kenya must work to stop the violence. The appeal comes after fresh killings in the once-stable east African country, including a Catholic priest in the Rift Valley.
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Just Want Justice - a call to action
