Every summer, Theresa, a Franciscan sister, Sako, a grocer, and the volunteers of the Beitouna Association organize a family holiday.
Beirut, the summer of 2011. On this 18th of July, a dozen families are in a state of excitement. They are going to leave the city and head for the mountains and the clean air for a holiday with their families...
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The purpose of the Groupe Mamans Tabita (GMT) is to promote and protect the rights of Congolese women, especially in rural areas. It is an association of Congolese women aiming to help them fight against all types of social, economic, political and cultural barriers that prevent them from enjoying better living conditions. They...
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These firsthand testimonies give us a glimpse of the consequences of the economic crisis on populations in extreme poverty, their efforts to cope with it, and their hope that " this crisis will be an opportunity for a worldwide awareness that could benefit the most disadvantaged people."
From Peru:
"Unemployment is spreading across the country...
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People living in extreme poverty continue to be considered primarily as those who commit violent acts against which society needs to protect itself. For example, the authorities put in place laws to...
