All articles tagged with #faith based organizations
Faith-based groups assisting migrants, such as Catholic Charities, are facing increased harassment and threats from extremists and far-right activists, fueled by conspiracy theories and political vitriol over immigration, particularly as the election nears.
The leaders of the Camillian Disaster Service International, a faith-based humanitarian organization, have called on the delegates of COP28 to take urgent and decisive climate action. They emphasize the devastating impact of climate change on vulnerable communities, highlighting the interconnectedness of climate change and humanitarian crises. The leaders urge the adoption of policies that promote sustainable development, including a transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy sources. They also emphasize the role of faith-based organizations in addressing the climate crisis and call for increased commitments from rich countries to support low-income countries in building resilience.