Human Dignity
Katoucha is a Fulani grandmother, her daughter has AIDS. Learn how the Catholic hospital she attends in Cameroon works for the common good.
Photo credit: Catherine Waters-Clark
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Katoucha is a Fulani grandmother, her daughter has AIDS. Learn how the Catholic hospital she attends in Cameroon works for the common good.
Photo credit: Catherine Waters-Clark

It was wonderful to see the whole Donhead community welcome our visitors - and the farewell assembly was a very emotional and moving experience.
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To live simply in sustainable sufficiency where there are enough resources for everyone, brings peace to caring for creation.
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In spring 2009 the G20 met in London. A range of organisations, trade unions, churches – all joined together under a common banner. The banner was called “Put People First”.
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Supported by Pax Christi - the coming together of the ICAHD and the Palestinians in Eastern Jerusalem to attain justice is a cause for hope in a region that continues to yearn for real peace.
Photo credit: Pax Christi

Drop the Debt Campaign challenged us to think of justice not charity – in terms of pressuring governments and international institutions to clear developing countries’ debts...
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"Our sense of dignity is affirmed when our uniqueness is recognised and valued by those around us, as we all become global citizens"
A call to community and participation sends a strong message of living by example, helping those in need in immediate and larger communities.
The Natural world provides us with food, medicines, industrial resources and clothing. But it also allows us to be more fully human in every other aspect of life.
Getting the right life work balance is essential for a healthy approach to living life to full. While we are lucky enough to have this option in the west, finding conscience in our actions in life and work can benefit those in poverty.
Finding peace in our own lives through the forgiveness of others allows us to be free from feelings of anger and resentment. Once we have achieved this we can work for a larger peace in the world.
Solidarity is not just about unity of message or vision, it is about valuing our fellow human beings and respecting who they are as unique individuals.