Saturday Afternoon: Discussion on international development programs

We have to remain engaged in the struggle for women's rights. This a long-standing principal for Development and Peace. We work with and for the poor. Following the preferential option for the poor we are called to work for better conditions for all people. There is less space for civil society organizations. Given the political climate, there are greater challenges for those who work for social justice.

There is an increasing need to advocate for the earth. We can say that there is now a preferential option for the earth. This represents a new direction for Development and Peace.

Within this context, there is opportunity for change. It is increasingly obvious that the current economic development system is failing people. We are charged with looking for alternatives to the current system.

For more information please see the D&P Conference blog at http://devp-conference.blogspot.com/2010/02/development-and-peace-international-and.html

This blog was started during the conference on education and international development. It established more fully the context for our discussions on international programs.