Healing a Broken World - Society of Jesus

Healing a Broken World
university level (such as networks promoted by AUSJAL), as well as
networks that are local (such as the Equipo Itinerante in Amazonia,
and ESSC in Mindanao). In many cases our involvement will also be
with secular organizations (such as SAPI in India). Our spiritual and
theological tradition will always inform our public positions.
(iii) Appoint an institution in each Conference to map the work done and
establish coordinating mechanisms at various levels. This may
include the following:
(iv) Preparing a full protocol for disaster management response.
(v) Engaging with the issue of ecological refugees, especially through
Jesuit Refugee Service.
(vi) Strengthening projects that promote models of alternative
development related to: sustainable agriculture; ecological services
and cultural practices concerning forests; providing energy at
affordable cost; disaster reduction and climate change adaptation.
(vii) Contribute to the Jesuit work with marginalized and indigenous
peoples to affirm and articulate their own culture and identity, to
have security of livelihood and be able to relate to the world without
losing their uniqueness.
77] RECOMMENDATION 3: those in charge of communication and media
are invited to develop ways of increasing the awareness and motivation for
action among Jesuits and all those involved in various apostolic ministries.
[level: Province; purpose: awareness]
78] Suggested action/activities
Strengthen the different media and communications networks of the Society
so that they can raise awareness about ecological issues. Examples include
our network of radio stations, DVD production centres, publishing houses,
journals, provincial news bulletins and websites.
(i) Collaborate with our network of schools (primary, secondary and Fe
y Alegría) in developing programmes for our students.
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