Several members of Development and Peace along with two Regional Animators are currently on a solidarity tour of Madagascar to visit with local organizations supported by Development and Peace. Over the next few weeks, they will be writing about their visits and experiences.
Several members of Development and Peace along with two Regional Animators are currently on a solidarity tour of Madagascar to visit with local organizations supported by Development and Peace. Over the next few weeks, they will be writing about their visits and experiences.
We had the opportunity to go to the Antananarivo (Tana) Cathedral for an audience with Archbishop Odon of Tana. During our visit, he commented that family is a critical element for any positive, successful development in Madagascar.
Several members of Development and Peace along with two Regional Animators are currently on a solidarity tour of Madagascar to visit with local organizations supported by Development and Peace. Over the next few weeks, they will be writing about their visits and experiences.
Several members of Development and Peace along with two Regional Animators are currently on a solidarity tour of Madagascar to visit with local organizations supported by Development and Peace. Over the next few weeks, they will be writing about their visits and experiences.
On Saturday, March 23rd, thousands of used stamps from around the world went back into circulation! Some 300 philatelists from the regions of Montreal and Québec City turned out at stamp sales that raised $7,758.90 for Development and Peace’s projects in South America, Africa, Asia and the Middle East.
Luke Stocking, Deputy Director, In Canada Programs
First, take a rich tradition like the Catholic one of fasting on Good Friday.
Add 241 people and 67 groups across Canada who want to share their hope for a better world with their family and friends and are willing to go without food to do so.
Mix them together and you have the Development and Peace Good Friday Fast - an online effort to cook up support for our mission of building a better world. The fast happens this Friday, March 29th!
The commitment of Development and Peace members was highlighted a number of times this year. Their devotion is a key ingredient of our success. Here are three people who have stood out for their exceptional energy and enthusiasm.
We’ve been seeing some cold temperatures across the country this January, but that has not discouraged members of Development and Peace from getting out and meeting with their Members of Parliament to discuss Canada’s international aid policies.
Last December, Mrs. Alfreda Bérubé, an active member of Development and Peace and a longstanding member of the Edmundston Diocesan Council, was awarded a Prime Minister's Volunteer Award for her commitment to volunteering in her community. She also founded the Centre l'Éclosion (literally, the "hatching" centre — as in hatching a plan or an idea), an organization that for more than 20 years has worked towards the social inclusion of individuals with disabilities.
Dear members and friends of Development and Peace,
It has been over a week now since I was elected by acclamation as the President of Development and Peace. I would like to thank the members of National Council for their vote of confidence. I am confident that through the strength of our faith and working together in a spirit of love and hope, we ordinary people can achieve extraordinary things.
