Archives de catégorie : Blog English

The dangers of migration

Mr. Moustapha Dia, a Senegalese, taught at the Diam Ly school where Sr. Victorine Bulangalire works. He was the eldest leader of the Maison du Quartier, and my close collaborator. He left for the Canary Islands, by boat. We have learned that he has died. Lire la suite

Publié dans Accueil, Blog English, Info Africa, Info Migrants Eng, Sharing | Laisser un commentaire

Season of creation 2020 in Nouakchott MSOLA community

In community, we marked the season of creation with a day of recollection in line with the Global Catholic Climate Movement, GCCM, on September 12-13 and a week of prayer with creation. Lire la suite

Publié dans Accueil, Blog English, Info Africa, Info Ecology, Sharing | Laisser un commentaire

Advocacy activities in Gumo (Ghana)

On October 7 to 11, 2017 the major superiors of Ghana had a seminar on advocacy for justice. The biggest concern that emerged was the phenomenon of the Kayayei (female porter) where poor young Ghanaian women, age 7 years and above, migrate to larger cities to carry traders’ and shoppers’ wares and purchases on top of their heads for little money. Lire la suite

Publié dans Accueil, Blog English, Info Africa, Info H.T. Eng, Sharing | Laisser un commentaire

The difference makers n. 3: Sr Leny and Riet Droogh talk on sustainability

Sisters Leny and Riet Droogh, MSOLA from the Netherlands and a young student/climate-activist have a talk on sustainability and climate change. Lire la suite

Publié dans Blog English, Home, Sharing, Videos Ecology | Laisser un commentaire

Videos: The Difference Makers

The MSOLA from the Netherlands have made a series of videos titled “The difference makers”. Dialogue between young and old. One or two MSOLA engaged in conversation with young people who have the same passion for a particular theme or field. Lire la suite

Publié dans Blog English, Home, Info Ecology, Info JPIC Eng, Info Migrants Eng, Sharing | Laisser un commentaire

At Hydra: meeting with friends from other cultures and religions

For the feast of Aïd, the White Sister’s neighbours and community friends from around Hydra and Algiers brought them couscous, meat and cakes. This helped them to live this celebration in solidarity with the people of the country and the Muslims all over the world. Lire la suite

Publié dans Blog English, Home, Info Africa, Info E.D. English, Sharing | Laisser un commentaire

From Ghardaia (Algeria) visits to prisoners

Every two weeks Sr Mari Angeles Yaniz go with Fr. Sam Théophile to visit the foreign prisoners who are in Laghouat prison. They have between 22 to 26 people at each meeting. They wait for them with great desire and they form a family. They had to stop the visits because of the coronavirus. Lire la suite

Publié dans Blog English, Home, Info Africa, Info JPIC Eng, Info Migrants Eng, Sharing | Laisser un commentaire

A woman from Delwende is reintegrated in her family

r.Vickness Muleya shared her joy with her community when a woman from the Delwende Centre was reintegrated into her family after time spent at the Centre. It is our hope that she may feel happy with her family again. Lire la suite

Publié dans Accueil, Blog English, Info Africa, Info JPIC Eng, Sharing | Laisser un commentaire

Hydra in Algiers and the Migrants

Sr Valérie participated in the Zoom meeting on sisters’ commitment against human trafficking. It was an enriching experience. She summarized it for the other sisters at the weekly community meeting. This opened up a long discussion on the local situations here in Algeria. Lire la suite

Publié dans Accueil, Blog English, Info Africa, Info Migrants Eng, Sharing | Tagué , , | Laisser un commentaire

Solwodi-Germany shares with Solwodi-Kenya during the Coronavirus

In Germany, despite the closing of brothels on March 16, prostitution continues and affected women are asking us for help, because their situation has worsened. In Kenya the monthly income averages only 114 euros. This makes buying basic food a big problem for many people, as the price for a kilo of rice is 1.29 euros. Lire la suite

Publié dans Accueil, Blog English, Info Africa, Info H.T. Eng, Sharing | Tagué , , , | Laisser un commentaire

Remaining with a few children during the Covid-19 at Malindi (Kenya)

Before the Covid-19 Pandemic, at the Pope Francis Rescue Centre we had 43 children but on the 20th March, we were asked by the Government to move most of the children elsewhere and remain only with those who were admitted by Court Order and those with difficult cases especially incest, whose families are not ready to receive them back. Lire la suite

Publié dans Accueil, Blog English, Info Africa, Info H.T. Eng, Sharing | Tagué , , , | Commentaires fermés sur Remaining with a few children during the Covid-19 at Malindi (Kenya)

Gumo (Ghana) planting trees

The MSOLA community of Gumo received a large donation of small trees and plants from an individual. We had the joy of sharing them with our parish. Lire la suite

Publié dans Accueil, Blog English, Info Africa, Info Ecology, Sharing | Tagué , , | Commentaires fermés sur Gumo (Ghana) planting trees

The tree planting project in Nouakchott (Mauritania)

July 11 was the launch of tree planting by the Islamic-Christian group (ICG), in collaboration with the Association ‘Children of the Sun’ in the suburbs of Arafat. Sr.Celina, who is the initiator of the « One tree per family » project, is also the head of the Islamic-Christian group. Lire la suite

Publié dans Accueil, Blog English, Info Africa, Info Ecology, Sharing | Tagué , , | Laisser un commentaire

Gumo (Ghana) Flood in our Parish

The village of Naawuni in the North of Ghana was affected by heavy flooding which destroyed many houses, leaving people in anguish and sadness. Lire la suite

Publié dans Accueil, Blog English, Info Africa, Info Ecology, Sharing | Tagué | Laisser un commentaire

The Salomé Centre in Tandale (Dar-es-Salaam – Tanzania)

At the Salome Center in Tandale, the Missionary Sisters of Our Lady of Africa offer young women without a family, without studies, without a future, often from the villages, the possibility to get some training. Lire la suite

Publié dans Accueil, Blog English, Info Africa, Info JPIC Eng, Sharing | Laisser un commentaire

The Lublin (Poland) community and JPIC-ED

The commitments in Justice, Peace, Integrity of Creation and Encounter and Dialogue with other cultures and religions of the Missionary Sisters of Our Lady of Africa (MSOLA) in the Lublin community in Poland. Lire la suite

Publié dans Accueil, Blog English, Info Africa, Info JPIC Eng | Laisser un commentaire

Sign the Declaration « Africa, Remember Who You Are »

Our Africa Liberation Day 2020 Call to Action Let us Unite to Liberate Ourselves! – The Future is Ours!  Greetings and peace to you! Please find below a Declaration from the Coalition for Africa’s Liberation and Restoration (CALAR), urging Africans … Lire la suite

Publié dans Accueil, Blog English | Laisser un commentaire

Encountering old friends of the White Sisters (MSOLA) in Algiers

On 12th January, the Berber New Year Yennayer, we brought together our old and new Algerian friends.  Our two young professed sisters, Aurelie and Angèle, were also with us. About 15 people were able to come.  What joy to meet … Lire la suite

Publié dans Blog English, Info E.D. English, Sharing | Laisser un commentaire

Strategic Plan of Action for JPIC for the religious of Mali

Vicky Chiharhula and Brigitte Zawadi belong to the JPIC-DI (Dialogue Interreligieux) committee of Bamako Diocese.  Fr.Nicolas MAfr is in charge of this commission on diocesan level. Vicky and Brigitte have just begun their mandate as members of JPIC-DI animation committee … Lire la suite

Publié dans Blog English, Info JPIC Eng, Sharing | Laisser un commentaire

Prayer with Zimbabwean Women in Tunis

The sisters of La Marsa participated in a prayer with Zimbabwean women of the Reformed Church in Tunis. Many of these women are in Tunis to work as domestic helpers. La Marsa community,Tunisia

Publié dans Blog English, Info JPIC Eng, Sharing | Laisser un commentaire