ARCORES’ Response to the Earthquakes of June 24

The Augustinian Recollect International Solidarity Network mobilizes its communities in Venezuela and around the world to bring aid to the victims of the devastating earthquakes that struck the north-central region of the country. The Magnitude of the Tragedy On June 24, 2026, Venezuela suffered an unprecedented seismic doublet in its recent history. Two consecutive earthquakes

ARCORES Solidarity in the Midst of Earthquakes of Suffering

The earth cracks, but human solidarity remains intact. As the death toll from the devastating earthquake in Venezuela surpasses 1,400, the nation awakens to an unimaginable panorama of tragedy and ruin. According to the UN report, “as of June 27, authorities have confirmed that at least 1,430 people have died and another 3,238 have been

A Heart with Venezuela

More information: ARCORES Solidarity in the Midst of Earthquakes of Suffering An unprecedented catastrophe in over a century Last Wednesday, June 24, 2026, Venezuela experienced one of the most tragic moments in its modern history. In just 39 seconds, two consecutive earthquakes of magnitude 7.2 and 7.5 —a rare seismic phenomenon known as a “earthquake

A new calling born from a legacy

Following the legacy of our founders, expressed in service to the poorest in our society, God places a new calling on our hearts in this historical moment: to take on the work of Ciudad de los Muchachos, located in Barquisimeto, Lara State (Venezuela). Since November 13, 2023, our sisters have taken over from its founder,

Vultures of war

By Tagoy Jakosalem War can never be truly legal or illegal; it is always immoral. This war, backed by the United States and Israel, or Trump’s belligerence, continues to have negative repercussions on communities around the world. The global economic impact is incalculable, and yet there are those who celebrate the anti-Muslim war rhetoric of

Call for Peace

In solidarity with Pope Leo XIV’s global call for peace, urging humanity to “always seek peace and reject war,” ARCORES International reaffirms its commitment to peace amid the escalation of global conflicts and their devastating economic repercussions. To support this mission, we invite everyone to participate in the “Prayer Vigil for Peace of April 11,

61 Armed conflicts in the world urge us to act

The solidarity network of the Augustinian Recollects invites the entire Augustinian Recollect Family to join in a common prayer for peace, in communion with Pope Leo XIV and in the face of the grave international situation — 61 armed conflicts in the world urge us to act. In an international context marked by escalating violence

Pope Leo XIV and Saint Augustine on Peace

In the context of the 59th World Day of Peace, Holy Father Leo XIV invites us to reflect on the profound nature of peace, drawing inspiration from the teachings of Saint Augustine. Through three fundamental pillars, we are presented with a transformative vision of how to build and live peace in our time. 1. Peace

ARCORES and the Living Laudato Si’ Movement at COP30

BELÉM, BRAZIL – The United Nations Conference on Climate Change (COP30), held this year in Belém, Brazil, in the heart of the Amazon region, is serving as a fundamental global mechanism for forging solutions to the ever-worsening climate crisis. Beyond official government negotiations, a powerful joint delegation from the ARCORES International network and the Living

An ecuador in Venezuela

At the midpoint of our experience within the Educar project, promoted by the Arcores Solidarity Network of the Augustinian Recollects, various activities are included, among which we also find giving talks to teachers from the Fray Luis de León, San Judas Tadeo, and Community Center schools, all three schools located in Caracas, as part of