The visit to this nearby settlement showed
us firsthand the context for “joining hands against hunger.”
The shortage of decent housing, the high rate of unemployment,
and the lack of any cash income for many families are consequences
of systemic realities that will not be alleviated by charity alone.
The JHAH program seeks to build local and global relationships
to advocate for changes in policies that perpetuate inhumane conditions
here and in other parts of the world, including the United States.
As the season of Lent draws to a close, we are mindful that the
JHAH program, as well as our own financial support, are funded
from gifts to the One Great Hour of Sharing. Please be generous
in your contributions to this annual offering and encourage others
to do the same. |
