Monthly Archives: October 2008
Congo Crisis
Farewell Goma By Alexander Bühler, Caritas Germany Goma, 17th November 2008 It is my last day in Congo. Tomorrow I will fly back from Kigali to Germany. The strongest impression which I will take home with me is the amazing … Continue reading
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Presidents past and present
Caritas Internationalis President Number 11 Cardinal Oscar Rodríguez and President No 6 Msgr Georg Hussler had a warm meeting in Austria this week. The Cardinal was visiting Caritas European members in Austria this week. Msgr Hussler was president from 1975-1983.
Filed under Caritas news
Global Forum on Migration and Development 3
The Global Forum on Migration and Development was officially opened on Monday 27 October in Manila with 200 delegates and about 30 observers from civil society, academia and business. Regional exchanges and thematic workshops were part of the agenda, in … Continue reading
Filed under Migration and Trafficking
Caritas President in Austria
Cardinal Oscar Rodríguez Maradiaga told European Caritas delegates at a meeting in the Austria on 27 October that he feared rich countries would use the economic crisis to backtrack on aid pledges. The Caritas Internationalis President said that promises made … Continue reading
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Global Forum on Migration and Development
The travel from Rome to Manila for the Global Forum provided good research on migration. From Rome, Filipinos, Sri Lankans were the passengers. The man sitting next to me, a Filipino, was on his way back to the Philippines after … Continue reading
Filed under Migration and Trafficking
Global Forum on Migration and Development in Manila
Caritas Internationalis will be present at the Global Forum on Migration and Development in Manila, Philippines from 26-29 October 2008. A Caritas Internationalis delegation made up of Philomena Johnson, representing Caritas Africa, Kamal Sioufi, representing Caritas Middle East and North … Continue reading
Filed under Migration and Trafficking
Caritas Photo of the Year
Read this in Spanish or in French As Christmas approaches, we’d like your help. We’re designing a Christmas card for Caritas. This year we’d like to try something different. As we all know, there are many talented photographers among Caritas staff. … Continue reading
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MDGs: One world, One storm
Discussing poverty at the UN By Caritas President – Cardinal Óscar Rodríguez Maradiaga (Spanish, French) Bad weather delayed my journey from Honduras to New York. I suppose it’s no surprise considering the hurricanes that swept over the Caribbean recently, … Continue reading
Filed under Economic Justice
Calling all Caritas: World Social Forum registration open
The deadline has been extended until 14 November 2008 for the registration of organisations and activities at the WSF 2009. The WSF is an annual event where social movements, networks, non-governmental organisations, and other civil society members meet to promote a … Continue reading
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Strengthening fight against Trafficking in Children
By Martina Liebsch Part 2: Coatnet Annual Users’ Meeting: Exchange of best practice, raising awareness and looking ahead! (Read part 1) The meeting took place in Paris, from 13th – 17th of October and embraced the annual meeting of the … Continue reading
Filed under Migration and Trafficking
