Development and Peace

Dive into the heart of Gaza's reality in our latest 'Voices of Solidarity' podcast. In this episode, we turn our focus towards Gaza, a region plagued by turmoil, injustice, and human suffering. From the struggles of everyday life under occupation to the urgent need for humanitarian aid, we'll delve into the complexities of the situation and explore avenues for solidarity and support with the presence of Carl Hétu, Executive director at Development and Peace - Caritas Canada.

Our first episode "Reaping our rights" looks at our Share Lent campaign and the impoverished populations of the Global South, who face growing challenges from climate change, land grabbing, resource theft, soil contamination and armed conflict.

Notre premier épisode « Cultivons nos droits » qui aborde notre campagne Carême de Partage et les populations appauvries des pays du Sud, qui font face à des défis croissants en raison des changements climatiques, de l'accaparement des terres, du vol de ressources, de la contamination des sols et des conflits armés.

00:58:12             MC introduces Sister Mary John Mananzan, OSB, a Missionary Benedictine sister and feminist activist from the Philippines.

00:59:28             Sister Mananzan shares her experiences as a feminist activist and explains why it is based on the interconnection between social justice, women’s empowerment and ecological justice.

00:47:15              MC introduces Luz Estella Cifuentes, the legal representative of the Peasant’s Association of Antioquia, Colombia.

00:48:28              Song by Dona Rosalba, peasant farmer from Colombia who participated in D & P peace project. (via video on screen)

00:51:15              Luz Estella Cifuentes explains how displaced Colombia peasants have moved back to their lands and how community groups are working together to fight for peace and justice.

00:37:59               MC introduces Devlin Kuyek, researcher with GRAIN

00:38:55               Devlin Kuyek discusses the importance of small farmers, biodiversity and the threats they face.

00:06:45               MC introduces Jean Saldanha, CIDSE

00:07:37               Jean Saldhana, CIDSE, recounts how the need for a paradigm shift arose.

Introduction

“Everything is connected” was the central theme of two events organized as part of the celebrations of Development and Peace's Jubilee Year