As we approach World Water Day on March 22, the global community comes together to reflect on the vital role water plays in our lives and the urgent need to protect it. This year’s theme, “Glacier Preservation,” highlights the critical importance of safeguarding water sources that sustain ecosystems, agriculture, and communities worldwide. At Misean Cara, […]
In her blog for International Day of Education 2025, Dr. Margo O’Sullivan – Director of Programmes, Power Teachers Africa – reflects on the impact of education projects for the displaced as led by Irish missionary organisations. Click on the link to view the blog on the website of Irish Network for Education Worldwide (INEW), who published
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As the world grapples with the escalating impact of climate change, the role of international cooperation and scientific innovation becomes ever more critical to the enhancement of sustainable livelihoods for the marginalised on the African Continent, particularly those in Sub-Saharan Africa who are most severely affected by the effects of climate change. By William N.
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Recently, the Rosminian Fathers Congregation in East Africa hosted a skills training workshop in Kenya to build the professional capacity of its teams in the region. By Michael Hanly, MDO Rosminians Rosminians Skills Training Workshop, Nairobi, Kenya (Oct. 2024). Misean Cara Mentor for East Africa, Paul Gichuki at far right. Vocations to religious life
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In September this year, Misean Cara CEO, John Moffett, journeyed to Kenya for a week, accompanied by Misean Cara’s Board Vice-Chair Sr. Josephine McCarthy (Presentation Sisters) as part of a year-long celebration of Misean Cara’s 20th anniversary. They were joined on this special trip by leadership representatives from the three churches in Ireland, all of
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September is My Legacy Month -What will your legacy be?. Consider a gift in your will for Misean Cara. What is legacy giving and why is it important? Legacy giving – leaving a legacy gift to a favourite charity – can have a great impact on the future income and capacity of a charity, and
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Misean Cara Project Officer, Tom Carroll shares with us the inspiring story behind a beekeeping and honey production project in Kenya, at Baraka Agricultural College in Molo, which is managed by the Franciscan Brothers. Tom spent 10 years at Baraka Agricultural College, where he, along with Br. Tony Dolan, the former Minister General of the
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As the world commemorates World Environment Day on June 5th, the importance of education in fostering environmental stewardship becomes even more paramount. This year’s theme, “Ecosystem Restoration,” resonates deeply with the initiatives led by Misean Cara members. Through their diverse and impactful projects, these members are at the forefront of the educational movement for environmental
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By Eamonn Casey, Misean Cara Project Officer for Human Rights & Advocacy Pentecost Sunday, 19th May, marks the official kick-off of Laudato Si’ Week and the 9th anniversary of Pope Francis’s encyclical on the Care of Creation. Convinced along with Pope Francis that “there are no lasting changes without cultural changes… and there are no
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Each year, from March 8-14th, Misean Cara celebrates Catholic Sisters Week by recognising and celebrating the contributions that Missionary Sisters have made, and continue to make, around the world. Through long-term commitment to communities in need – sometimes over decades- Missionary Sisters work for the common good and dignity of all people with development projects
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