This short film provides an insight into Laxmi's life.
Laxmi is 16. She lives with her mother and siblings in a remote area in Nepal where nearly half the people live below the poverty line. Laxmi joined a child’s club at her school that was run with the support of Caritas Australia’s partner, Caritas Nepal.
Laxmi has now finished school, but she is still involved in the child’s club. Now, she helps guide the next generation of young leaders.
Suitable for primary school, secondary school, catechist classes and parish audiences.
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This short film introduces you to Tereesa and her family.
Tereesa is a proud Gamilaroi woman. She lives on Darug Country, in Western Sydney, Australia. When she was younger, she found it hard to afford to rent a house and make a home for her four children. With the support of Caritas Australia’s partner, Baabayn Aboriginal Corporation, Tereesa is now thriving and supporting others through the Young Mums and Bubs Group.
Suitable for primary school, secondary school, catechist classes and parish audiences.
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This short film provides insight into Priscilla's life.
Priscilla lives with her husband and two of their grandchildren in Zimbabwe. The impacts of climate change such as drought, poor quality soils and high temperatures have made it much harder to grow enough food. With the support of Caritas Australia’s partner in Zimbabwe, Priscilla has learnt new ways to farm so she and her community can be more resilient to climate change and grow enough food to eat and sell.
Suitable for primary school, secondary school, catechist classes and parish audiences.
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This short film provides insight into Thu's life.
Thu lives with his wife in Vietnam. When Thu was 12 years old, he lost his leg when he stepped on a land mine. With the support of Caritas Australia’s partner in Vietnam, Thu was able to open a barber shop to earn an income. The program also supports Thu and others living with a disability to come together to socialise, support and learn from each other.
Suitable for primary school, secondary school, catechist classes and parish audiences.
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This Social Justice Calendar highlights key social and ecological justice days within each month throughout the year. The days are linked to a range of Caritas Australia social and ecological justice resources for secondary schools to support these key dates. Use this easy one-page calendar as a reference for planning and integrating a Catholic perspective across the curriculum and school events.
Secondary schools, social justice, environment days, planning
This calendar highlights key social and ecological justice days within each month throughout the year. The days are linked to a range of Caritas Australia and other online social and ecological justice resources to support these key dates. Use this easy one-page calendar as a reference for planning and integrating a social and ecological justice with your parish community.
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