Two months after the Syrian earthquake, ARCORES continues to help
This April 6, Holy Thursday, marks two months since the earthquake in Syria and Turkey. After the disaster, ARCORES formalized a collaboration agreement with SED, the NGOD of the Marist Family in Spain, to channel the solidarity of the Augustinian Recollect Family and send it directly to the victims of the earthquake. ARCORES has collected,
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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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SolidAction: The firefighter and the hug I didn’t get to give
By René González, ARCORES Brazil Every day I take the subway and the bus home to the big city of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. For most of us who use public transportation, those trips become a real challenge. You never know when you will get home. Many times, we almost ride on top of each
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ARCORES Costa Rica’s “We are brothers” campaign comes to an end
“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
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World Day of Social Justice 2023: Instruments of justice
Social injustices Today we celebrate the World Day of Social Justice 2023 with the theme “Overcoming Barriers and Unleashing Opportunities for Social Justice”, with a concrete purpose of encouraging “to strengthen global solidarity and to rebuild trust in government” (UN concept note). The global scenario of social injustices and overlapping social and economic crises have
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Ukrainian clinic gets lighting and Internet thanks to ARCORES
Donation from ARCORES and the Augustinian Recollects Four months after the start-up in Ukraine of the Interfamily Clinic in Uzhhorod, the management of the center has been able to purchase an energy storing battery and thus have lighting and internet. ARCORES has supported this clinic with 3,000 euros, while the Augustinian Recollects of England sent
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Thomasian G.U.G.M.A. supports Katiclan, Nabataan School Learning Resource Centers
Story & Photos By Georgene Quilaton-Tambiga Books and plays for schools As part of the solidarity and actions to achieve Sustainable Development Goal No. 4, Colegio de Sto. Tomas-Recoletos Community Extension and Development Office (CEDO) supported the School Learning Resource Centers (SLRC) of two adopted schools. Books for nursery, kindergarten, and grades one through six,
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Talangpaz Outreach, ARCORES Filipinas responds to Quiapo fire victims
Aid to the victims Just two days short of New Year celebrations, 500 families in Arlegui Street, Quiapo, Manila lost their homes to a fire. Responding to the “cry of the poor,” the Talangpaz Outreach – ARCORES Filipinas with the Frontliner Sisters gave aid to the victims last January 1, 2023. The AR Sisters, with
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The Gift that Endures: Gasa ni Tomas 2022
Georgene Quilaton Tambiga, ARCORES Filipinas Photo: Rachel Mae de Gracia Gift of St. Thomas Gasa ni Tomas (Gift of St. Thomas) through the Community Extension & Development Office (CEDO) gathered 120 pedicab (foot-pedaled cab) drivers at Colegio de Sto. Tomas-Recoletos last December 22, 2022 despite the rain and cold northwesterly winds. The beneficiaries joined CST-R
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ARCORES Mexico arrives to Tizayuca
ARCORES, present in Tizayuca Since this December, ARCORES Mexico has been present in Tizayuca, Hidalgo. Lupita Aguilar, who was a member of the Secular Fraternity of Mexico, realized that, around her, there were people who needed our solidarity. As part of the Augustinian Recollect Family, she contacted ARCORES Mexico to make this new project possible
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Missionary Nativity Scene at the General Curia of the Augustinian Recollects in Rome
Solidarity Nativity Scene The General Curia of the Augustinian Recollects in Rome has launched this Christmas a “Natale missionario” (Missionary Nativity Scene). Along with the Nativity Scene, there is a video explaining the Heart Solidarity Campaign 2022/23 and the proceeds of the Project including the designation of funds, that includes, the schooling program for students
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SolidAction: A reflection on Heart Solidarity Day, “Together Transforming Lives
René González, ARCORES Brazil United to God and to your life This year I would like to introduce you to something new, but I almost don’t know how to express it. The ARCORES International Network wants to be close to you, to your life, your hopes, sorrows, and joys. That is why our Heart Solidarity
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