Jesuits in Social Action

Lalgarh Uprising Vs State Repression

After Nandigram, it is Lalgarh that has become the centre stage of people's uprising against the state repression. Newspapers and TV reports mention of 'state reclaiming the maoist infested, violence hit West Midnapore district in West Bengal and establishing law and order situation'. But, it is important to know what has spiralled off this violence? Why are the tribals fighting? Iis this not one of the people's movements against the land acquisition by the big companies in the name of SEZ? READ MORE...

Listen to this wonderful song and the video clipping

Aila Cyclone in West Bengal and Bangladesh

Aila Cyclone which hit the coastal areas of West Bengal and Bangladesh on May 25 has destroyed the lives of millions in both the countries. Already 125 people have died and many more have been affected by the waterborne diseases. Relief works are on but there is still a lot to be done. Jesuits in West Bengal have joined hands with the local diocesan clergy and the religious and are engaged in the relief work. READ MORE...

Deteriorating Situation in Sri Lanka

What is the Future of Tamils in Sri Lanka?

The military operation against the LTTE is over. But the innocent 300,00 Tamil civilians affected by the operation are still in IDP camps, not knowing where their future lies. What is next? is the question that is in everyone's mind. What is the International community going to do to bring Justice to the Tamils who have been denied of their rights for 6 decades.

Price of Peace for Innocent Tamils, The Observer, UK

Amnesty International Report on the Commissions of Enquiry in SL, June 11, 2009
What Next for Sri Lanka's 2.5 million Tamils? An Article in Time Magazine
Address of M. Rajapaksa at the Victory Day parade on June 3, 2009
Message from Bishop Savundaranayagam of Jaffna, June 5, 2009

Watch the BBC Documentary that explores the causes of ethnic war between the Tamil and Sihalese majority in Sri Lanka MORE...

SAPI at the WSF 2009

Twenty nine SAPI delegates from India, Afghanistan participated in the Pre-Forum organized by the Amazon Region Jesuits in collaboration with the Social Justice Secretariat, Rome in Belem, Brazil and also the WSF in the same City.

Read the Reports and Reflections on SAPI Participation HERE. View Photographs of SAPI in PF and WSF HERE