An International Solidarity Movement

1. An International Solidarity Movement

2. What is Solidarity? Solidarity is not a vague feeling of compassion or shallow distress.……..On the contrary it is a firm and preserving determination to commit oneself to the common good; that is to say to the good of all and each individual, because we are really responsible for all. - Pope John Paul II, On Social Concern

3. Solidarity A Commitment to the Common Good An International Solidarity Movement How Does Development and Peace Commit to the Common Good? =

4. 3 Ways We Commit to the Common Good: 1) Financial Support for sustainable development in the Global South Africa Latin America Asia Middle East 2) Emergency Relief 3) Education and Action in Canada

5. Partners = 1) Financial Support for sustainable development in the Global South grassroots organizations and social movements in the Global South working to find solutions to injustice and poverty. Latin America Asia Middle East Africa 200+ Over 200 partner organizations.

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7. 2) Emergency Relief 10% Floods: Burundi, Boliva, Mozambique, Indonesia – $406,000 Cyclone: Pakistan - $100,000 Floods: Bangladesh – $150, 000 Earthquake: Peru - $50,000 Floods: Uganda - $50,000 Violence: Kenya - $50,000 Cyclone: Burma - $1,800,000 Hurricanes: Haiti – $270,000

9. 3) Education and Action in Canada Yearly Education and Action Campaigns Engaging Youth Friendship Community Faith Democratic Governance 13 000 Members

10. 1) Financial Support for Partners in the South 2) Emergency Relief 3) Education and Action in Canada Thank-You! An International Solidarity Movement