San Agustín y refugiados

This year’s theme is “Free to choose whether to migrate or to stay” for the 109th World Day of Migrants and Refugees, with Pope Francis inviting us with a prayer for our communities and wherever we are in spaces of encounters: God, Father Almighty, grant us the grace to work tirelessly for justice, solidarity and

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Asamblea Internacional

From June 28-30, the ARCORES International Assembly was held at the Solidarity Network’s technical office in Madrid. On the first day, the 2019-2022 strategic plan, which has just been finalized, was evaluated. Javier Sanchez, director of ARCORES International, highlighted as main achievements of this period: the implementation of specific social projects, the creation of new

“We are brothers” helps migrants On February 12, the “We are brothers” campaign of ARCORES Costa Rica came to an end. This project, which began on September 12, 2022, arose as a solidarity response to the large number of Venezuelan migrants crossing the country. In these five months, 453 migrants have been transported from San

calle esperanza recortada

María Eugenia Trujillo, ARCORES Costa Rica Christmas songs and presents Last December 5 took place the last outing of 2022 of Calle Esperanza. Everything was in place to make it a very different visit to our brothers in the condition of San Jose Street, from the cool and clear night to the hearts willing to

Somos hermanos migrantes Costa Rica

Migrants’ Day Migrants’ Day will be celebrated on December 18. Therefore, from ARCORES International we take stock of some of the projects that are responsible for supporting this group. Costa Rica: “We are brothers” The “We Are Brothers” campaign, launched by ARCORES Costa Rica’s Calle Esperanza project, has helped more than 450 migrants seeking to

ARCORES General Assembly The General Assembly of ARCORES International took place on October 18 and 19, during which the new Board of Directors was approved. Jaazeal Jakosalem replaces Antonio Carrón as president. José Alberto Moreno replaces Simón Puertas as vicepresident. Javier Sánchez continues as executive director. Jaazeal Jakosalem has been, from 2006 to 2018, coordinator

Cartel programa migrantes somos hermanos

Transport and food for immigrants The ARCORES Costa Rica Calle Esperanza project has launched the “Somos hermanos” (We are brothers) campaign. This program aims to provide migrants passing through the country with transportation tickets and food so they can reach the border with Nicaragua and continue their journey. The logistics depend on several non-profit institutions,

Calle Esperanza 3

Calle Esperanza returns after the pandemic Last Saturday, July 2, the Calle Esperanza project of ARCORES Costa Rica and the CEAR (Centro de Espiritualidad Agustino Recoleta) of Costa Rica was resumed in San José. This programme had been paralysed for some time because of the pandemic. The night was rainy, and a tropical storm was

Taller reciclaje

This Tuesday, May 17th, is the Day of Recycling. ARCORES works in the care of the Common House in different projects, but, in addition, in different schools of the Augustinian Recollect Family, children are taught the importance of recycling and protecting the environment. Schools in Spain In the Colegio San Agustín in Valladolid (Spain), the

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Calle Esperanza

Hazel’s Testimony of Conversion Last Sunday, April 24, we celebrated the feast of the Conversion of St. Augustine. That is why we present to you the precious testimony of Hazel, from ARCORES Costa Rica: “How many times we have longed to have a face-to-face encounter with Jesus, how many times we have been commanded to