ARCORES Message for the 109th Wolrd Day of Migrants and Refugees
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
ARCORES International holds its annual assembly in Madrid
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
ARCORES Peru inaugurates improved kitchens in El Arenal de Lajas
On March 30, Ángel Herrán OAR, president of ARCORES Perú, Roberto Armas OAR, Ángel Herrán OAR and Miguel Vega, project manager, inaugurated and blessed 71 improved kitchens in the rural community of El Arenal, in the district of Lajas. Three years ago, the deputy mayor of the municipality, Fermín Núñez, submitted the application to the
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Jaazeal Jakosalem, new president of ARCORES International
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
Saint Monica, Patron Saint of social projects in Brazil, Peru, Argentina and Kenya
Feast Day of Saint Monica Today we celebrate the feast of Saint Monica. We present the works of ARCORES whose patron saint is the mother of Saint Augustine. Home in Fortaleza In Brazil we have three projects with this name. The Saint Monica Home aims to welcome girls and adolescents to whom the competent authorities
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25 years of Haren Alde and ARCORES Peru
Fr. Ángel Herrán, OAR From Haren Alde to ARCORES It was on May 30, 1997 when Fr. Javier Pipaón, prior general of the Augustinian Recollects at that time, decreed the creation in Chota (Peru) and in other countries, of the NGO Haren Alde, which means “In favour of”. In Spain it had been created a
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Thanks to ARCORES, drinking water reaches Sexe de Tacabamba
Lavatories in the kitchens The inauguration and blessing of the drinking water system in the rural community of Sexe de La Púcara (Tacabamba) took place on February 23. The water will reach 56 homes, the school, the chapel and the community center. In addition, 37 sinks have been built inside the kitchens and 35 pine
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The Prior Provincial of St. Thomas of Villanova visits the ARCORES Peru water project
On November 7, Friar Miguel Angel Hernandez, Prior of the Province of St. Thomas of Villanova of the Order of Augustinian Recollects, visited one of the projects currently being implemented by ARCORES Peru. It is a project to provide drinking water for the communities of Pingobamba and Chulit Bajo. The project is being carried out
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