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In the spirit of the Jesuit tradition, we are called to be active participants in a world urgently in need of compassion and understanding. Accompanying refugees is one way we can become active participants in fostering this compassion. Download JRS’s new guide, On the Move, to learn how you can advocate for marginalized communities and drive real change: https://bit.ly/3Ci7iuV

It’s complicated to care for people, navigate neighborhood and city politics, and get things built. Our culture says “the math doesn’t work” when low income commmunities demand equity. Profit for those who already have wealth is the priority in most all housing conversations. The same home built in Leawood, KS and the Lykins Neighborhood of KCMO will cost the same to construct in either location. But the financial value after it is built is appraised by the “market” in the location it is built. So, since Leawood has a greater “value” than Lykins, the same home is worth less (legacy of “Redlining”). A good comparison is to imagine if you buy a Tesla and drive it through both neighborhoods. We would think someone foolish if they said that by driving a Tesla in a poor community, it is now worth less than when it was in Leawood. But, when the asset cannot move, it’s value is based on the worth that our culture has for the other people living around the asset, not the asset itself. A car is worth the same in both communities. A new home is worth what a mortgage lender values the “neighborhood” that the new home is in. Not the actual value of the asset. When it comes to housing development, Profit is King. Why would you build where the home is worth less? For 50 years, there hasn’t been new home construction (except for the work of Habitat for Humanity of Kansas City ) in the Lykins neighborhood because everyone who looks into it comes to the same conclusion. They (residents of Lykins) are not worth it. Choosing to built with the same level of care that can be demanded in Leawood, but placing that in Lykins, is a choice to deny “Profit as King” and instead say “our neighbors deserve better”. , Reda Ibrahim and Cesar Cea, PE show that good people will sacrifice for their community. Even when everyone else is too afraid to take the risk. They stopped believing the lie that $ = value. They built an asset in a community and they show us a path for People = Value thinking in new home construction in KCMO.

How are Nepal’s 50,000-plus civil society organizations (CSOs) helping drive sustainable development? This brief explains how Nepal’s CSOs are thriving, explores their funding options, and shows how they work with government and international nongovernment organizations. Learn how they draw on Nepal’s strong tradition of community support and use their on-the-ground knowledge to improve women’s rights, tackle climate change, and transform communities. https://ow.ly/av8x50TnrJ1

On Truth and Reconciliation Day, we’re reminded of the work that still needs to be done to address the injustices faced by Indigenous peoples in Canada. This day serves as a moment of reflection and a call to action to support the healing and empowerment of Indigenous communities. At CoHost, we believe that reconciliation is an ongoing journey—one that requires active listening, continuous learning, and a commitment to making a difference. It’s a collective responsibility that begins with recognizing the truths of our shared history and taking steps toward addressing the wrongs of the past. To learn more about Truth and Reconciliation in Canada, please visit: https://lnkd.in/gHrRzxkc #truthandreconciliation #truthandreconciliationday

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🧡 Today marks the fourth National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in Canada. Let’s take a moment to reflect on the histories and resilience of Indigenous communities. Together, we can foster understanding and reconciliation. #TruthAndReconciliation #IndigenousAwarenessToday https://lnkd.in/gHrRzxkc

The role of integration in creating and then safeguarding authentic relationships within the community is of fundamental importance.   Read the latest Connected Communities, which reflects on the importance of integration in building healthy relationships within communities across Scotland: https://lnkd.in/eDEHFkBX

💰 Challenge Poverty Week - Adequate Income 💰 We believe in a Scotland where we all have enough to live a decent and dignified life. As the Cost-of-Living pushes more into poverty, one in five people struggle to access the adequate incomes that enable them to live in decency and dignity. (Scottish Government, 2024, Poverty and Income Inequality) An adequate income should: 🟣 Provide safe housing, food security and accessible transport 🟣 Include liveable incomes, adequate social support, and a stigma-free experience when accessing entitlements. 🟣 Tackle rather than reinforce structural inequalities. If you're struggling to make ends meet, you can contact our crisis response hub to find out how we can help. 📍 62 Summer Street, Aberdeen, AB10 1SD 🕘 9-5 Monday to Thur, 9-4 Fridays ☎️ 0300 303 0903 option 1 ✉️ DirectAccess@weareac.org 🌐 https://loom.ly/onBCPlY #CPWABZ24 #CPW24 #ChallengePoverty

When approaching an Indigenous community expect that you’ll need to properly inform, consult, involve, collaborate and empower each other to achieve success. Indigenous peoples are often asked to provide their time and are contacted by multiple institutions. Keep in mind you’ll need to: ✔Build a program or initiative with the support of the community before you begin planning. Avoid bringing a developed plan to a community or nation unless they have asked for it. ✔ Have clear intentions. ✔ Plan time for visiting and relationship-building. ✔ Understand that many First Nations, Inuit and Métis communities may have difficulty trusting non-Indigenous partners or organizations due to both historical and ongoing effects of colonial trauma. ✔ Consider reciprocity and be prepared to explain how your project or initiative benefits the community. ✔ Expect to answer questions about budget availability. #UWaterlooCoop #Coop #EDIR

#OurValues Compassionate: At DCA, compassion is at the heart of everything we do. We are deeply committed to supporting our fellow human beings, especially those in the most vulnerable circumstances. This commitment drives us to go the extra mile for people in need, regardless of their backgrounds. In Kenya, where communities embrace diverse traditions, belief systems, and cultural practices, DCA ensures that human dignity remains central to all our work. We align with the Core Humanitarian Standards (CHS) by putting people at the center of our humanitarian response, ensuring their needs drive our actions. We regard and welcome differences, fostering dialogue to bridge divides and promote mutual understanding. Rooted in the CHS principles of impartiality and humanity, our work prioritizes equitable treatment for all, empowering marginalized groups and promoting inclusive participation. #CompassionInAction #HumanDignityFirst #EqualRightsForAll #EmbracingDiversity #StandingWithCommunities