A look back at Share Lent 2023

Now that Share Lent 2023 is over, let’s relive the highlights of Development and Peace ― Caritas Canada’s annual fundraising campaign.

An inspiring solidarity visit

Raquel Soto, our first Share Lent 2023 solidarity visitor in five years, came from Colombia to share her message of hope and inspire us with her peasant woman’s quest for defending her territory poetically through filmmaking. Here’s a look at the Quebec leg of her visit.

Rana Plaza: Ten years on

A decade since fast fashion and commercial greed claimed the lives of over 1,100 garment workers in Bangladesh, we are rallying to pay homage to their memory and to demand fairer terms and stricter legal protections for workers everywhere.

A journey for mining justice in Toronto

In solidarity with our partners’ and their communities’ struggles against mining-related injustices in the Global South, our members mobilize in the industry’s hometown to denounce, protest, educate about and advocate against its abusive practices.

Reel Justice: a film festival that unites, inspires and keeps growing

The organizers of a community documentary film festival, which has grown from a church basement one-seater to a national affair, offer insights into its success and appeal.

An “unforgettable” weekend!

Delegates gathered from across Canada for intellectual, spiritual and gastronomic feasting at the 2023 Development and Peace ― Caritas Canada Youth Assembly.

A strong and old bond

With renewed definition and focus, The Catholic Women’s League of Canada reaffirms its longstanding support for Development and Peace ― Caritas Canada.

Baking goodies for a good cause

A group of children from a New Brunswick parish organized a bake sale to raise money for our sisters and brothers in need.

Les gens et la planète avant tout | People and planet first

People and Planet First: campaign successes

For more than a year, our members have been working to get Canada to adopt due strong diligence legislation to govern Canadian companies operating abroad. This is a look at our successes.

Category: Members in action