8 March – Women’s World Day
The sisters of the Holy Family work for the promotion and liberation of women. This work forms part of our common mission and our option for life. There is no better way to describe our work than by sharing these photographs with you.
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In Argentina, Zulema leads Bible study groups contributing to the growth in faith of these women.
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Here in
Paraguay Selva, with her background in psychology, guides this group of young women.
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In
Paraguay, Mercedes and Juanita meet up with a group of women to perfect the art of Ñanduti, typical
Paraguayan embroidery. The production and sale of this work helps women to sustain their families.
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In the Democratic Republic of the Congo Winie, works with a group of women equipping them with the skills they need to improve their lives.
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“…bringing out all our feminine potential to choose and promote life… to discern the calls of the Spirit in the signs of the times, especially: in the voice of the poor by committing ourselves with courage and daring to seek with them conditions of life that ensure dignity for all… by taking action, locally and globally, for the transformation of situations and structures that hinder communion.” (Corporate Commitment)
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