We give thanks …

… because children from the El Oro community in Honduras, as part of an activity supported by CWS and FRB, have reflected about the importance of protecting their natural resources and have expressed their thoughts and ideas in a collective mural that will educate and serve as a reminder for the entire community.

…the safe conclusion of the nutritional survey conducted in seven indigenous communities in the Paraguayan and Bolivian Chaco region. We pray especially for the wellbeing of Romino, Jessica, Albiano, part of the 154 indigenous children under 5 years old that the study surveyed, and for strength and safety of our local partner organizations in the journey to build a more just and food secure future for them and their communities.

…for the solidarity and accompaniment CWS received from its Latin American partners ten years ago after the 9/11 attacks. We pray for all peacemakers in the world and for all the relatives and victims of all forms of violence.

We pray for…

...the strengthening of the Haitian government, in particular that the newly-elected President Martelly and the Parliament will work together to ensure that the government can lead the people in addressing the enormous challenges of rebuilding the country. 

...campesino and Afro-descendant communities and human right defenders in Colombia who continue to receive threats because of their struggle for peace with justice.