In an always more integrated world our preferential care for the more marginalised needs to be expressed through all new participation instruments we dispose of. In this framework, beyond our specific mission and skills, the new frontier and the magis of the care for the latest can be expressed through the social responsibility of our everyday lifestyles. With forms of grassroot participation, advocacy and form of socially responsible saving (such as socially responsible savings channelled to microfinance institutions) and consumptions (such as fair trade) we become salt and light of the world, foster imitation of our neighbour and stimulate corporate and institutional social responsibility.

Eurolink meeting in October 2007 in Rome had the main topic "CLC and Social Justice" [ppt] [pdf]. An "Alternative Economy" [ppt] [pdf] is possible, presented by Leo Becchetti. Algonso Cinpuenari, a CLC-er since last 40 years and also the head of Centre astalli in Palermo, was one of the guest speakers -TOPIC [ppt] [pdf].

For a reflection on the revolution of social responsibility as a new frontier of Christian social doctrine and of the preferential option for the poor click here.

IGNATIAN VOLUNTEER SERVICE CLC ECUADOR

Apostolic work of CLC Ecuador that has worked to serve the impoverished people of our country in close collaboration with the Jesus Society. SIGVOL organizes and supports the professional effort of hundreds of volunteers who work in the most vulnerable places.

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