Jonathan Taitt got in touch after he went on a 6-month placement with Jesuit Missions Volunteering to Tanzania and got back 2 years later… From a new language, to a new library, this is >>his extraordinary story.
Want to know how to beat the Mafia? The Pax Christi international work camp in Florence reports on what they got up to this summer, and there's an open invite to join them next year. >>We hope there are no horses' heads involved.
Stand up for Zimbabwe! for a night of stand-up and sketches in aid of CAFOD's work in Zimbabwe. Funds raised provide food, fertiliser & seeds to thousands of people at risk of starvation. Jocelyn Jee Esien hosts. Monday, November 17, 8-10pm at the Comedy Store, London >>Book now!
The annual Paul VI lecture sees leading Muslim lecturer Professor Mona Siddiqui address an assemble audience about a passage from the Qu'ran: "On that day the earth shall tell her stories", and its call for us to live simply, and with honesty and integrity. Friday, November 14, 7.15pm, Emmanuel Centre, London. Lecture only £6, Lecture & reception £12 (Students £4/£10) >>More info and bookings
That Great Generation? Want to meet up with friends from WYD? Want to relive some of that WYD spirit? Want to make a real difference to other people across the globe? Great Generation Weekend, 7-9 November, Savio House Retreat Centre near Macclesfield, Cheshire. >>Application and more here
We'll start talking more about East Timor and Progressio's latest campaign there soon, but for now >>here's a bit about Timorese MP Fernanda Borges' recent address and her message: "without justice there is no hope"
'til next time
Dan Hale
livesimply Outreach