June, 2013
Who will care if we don't?
June 19, 2013 ·
Recently Fr Shay Cullen wrote to thank all those benefactors who have generously supported the efforts of PREDA in the Philippines. Young boys illegally detained in the Philippines I write to thank you for your prayers and support for the efforts of PREDA to carry out its mission to promote fairness, justice and freedom for […]
Read More...AWARDING OF EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE TO THE CHILDREN OF MINDANAO MANGO FARMERS
June 18, 2013 ·
On June 7-9, 2013, Mr. Donard Angeles – Agriculturist and Amabelle Facturanan- Project Coordinator together with volunteers from Germany and USA travelled to Davao to meet and discuss community and children problems and challenges in the communities. This was part of an effort to come to know the needs of the small farmers, to help […]
Read More...SUMMER CAMP FOR BOYS.
June 18, 2013 ·
The Home for boys Department conducted its Summer Camp Activity on June 5-7, in Masinloc Zambales. The camp had a theme: ³KALIKASAN, aking pananagutan para sa magandang kinabukasan². The aim was to learn about global warming and its effect on humanity and how we can protect our environment. It was also important to use this […]
Read More...THE MISSION IS TO END POVERTY AND INJUSTICE
June 14, 2013 ·
by : Fr. Shay Cullen Muff, Co. Donegal near Derry, Ireland – A gathering of returned missionaries at the I.O.S.A.S Center (Island of Saints and Scholars) recalled the long tradition of Irish missionaries leaving families and friends and going to foreign lands for life to bring the Gospel message of God’s love and to build […]
Read More...Children vulnerable to sexual abuse being failed by authorities, say MPs
June 13, 2013 ·
Authorities lack curiosity about those in their care, warn MPs, amid claims of appalling treatment by abusers and agencies Alexandra Topping The Guardian, Monday 10 June 2013 Vulnerable children in the UK are still being failed by local authorities, the police and the criminal justice system, which are failing to protect […]
Read More...New book alleges indiscretions in the Philippine Church
June 13, 2013 ·
June 11, 2013 Author Aries Rufo at the book launch A book launched on Friday is set to send shockwaves through the Philippines Church, with serious allegations about the behavior of bishops and clergy. “Altar of Secrets: Sex, Politics, and Money in the Philippine Catholic Church,” describes an institution cloaked in secrecy. It claims that […]
Read More...Bishop urges pope to call a council on sex abuse
June 13, 2013 ·
June 6, 2013 In a press conference with international media Tuesday, Australian Bishop Geoffrey Robinson formally launched a petition asking Pope Francis to call a council on the global clergy sex abuse crisis. Robinson, a retired auxiliary bishop from Sydney, created the petition in conjunction with the release of his latest book, For Christ’s Sake: […]
Read More...Ten million child labourers in domestic work
June 13, 2013 ·
To mark World Day Against Child Labour, the ILO publishes a report outlining the abuses suffered by millions of children working in family homes. News | 12 June 2013 © S.Sekhri / The Times Of India GENEVA (ILO News) – An estimated 10.5 million children worldwide – most of them under age – […]
Read More...Our $1 trillion chance
June 11, 2013 ·
In days, world leaders will decide whether to plug a gigantic $1 trillion per year corporate tax loophole – and get enough money to end poverty, put every child in school and double green investment! A deal is close, but US President Obama and Canadian PM Harper are being lobbied and on the fence – […]
Read More...– Let's press them to stand up to corruption and end the massive yearly heist
June 10, 2013 ·
In days, world leaders will decide whether to plug a gigantic $1 trillion per year corporate tax loophole – and get enough money to end poverty, put every child in school and double green investment! A deal is close, but US President Obama and Canadian PM Harper are being lobbied and on the fence – […]
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