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JRS, which runs a number of projects along the Thai-Burmese border, is working with its partners to assist the millions of people affected by Cyclone Nargis. We are accepting donations along with Jesuit Mission and Caritas, and any contributions not used by JRS and its partners will be forwarded to the Caritas network for use among cyclone survivors. The category four cyclone passed through the Rangoon Division and Irrawaddy Delta areas on May 3, killing an estimated 80,000 people and destroying 95% of buildings in its path. The small but effective Caritas agency in Burma is, by all accounts, stretched to the limit by this disaster. It says the restoration of order to the area will require long-term commitment. Meanwhile, JRS is monitoring the situation along the border and is supporting partners working in the cyclone affected areas. Donations to Jesuit Refugee Service can be made by calling (02) 9356 3888
For more information about Jesuit involvement in the crisis, visit http://www.eurekastreet.com.au/ http://www.express.org.au/
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 Jesuit Service Cambodia and Jesuit Refugee Service call for ban on cluster bombs
The gate of Bantaey Prieb (Centre of the Dove), the Jesuit Services-Cambodia vocational and training centre for the disabled, is presently adorned with a very large banner calling for the Banning of Cluster Bombs. Jesuit Services Cambodia and Jesuit Refugee Services, in the light of the very successful campaign to ban land mines, are now actively campaigning for an international treaty banning cluster munitions. Cluster bombs indiscriminately scatter explosives over wide areas. Many of the bomblets fail to explode on impact, killing and injuring civilians after the conflict (www.stopclustermunitions.org), and remnants of cluster bombs remain in Cambodia, Vietnam and Laos years after the Indochinese conflict. They have also been used in recent conflicts in Lebanon and Iraq. It is estimated that billions of cluster bombs are stockpiled by over 70 countries. The staff of Jesuit Services-Cambodia knows all too well the cost of being injured and maimed by unexploded ordinances.
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Hunter Catholics - a response to Climate Change and Global Warming
Fr Michael Kelly, SJ, Sr Maryanne Loughry, RSM and Tania Ritchie, experimental scientist from the CSIRO, will tackle the issues of climate-induced displacement, Greening Communities and caring for the planet in a Biblical and ethical way on Thursday May 15 at Sacred Heart Cathedral, Hamilton. The seminar has been organised by the Newcastle City Region Catholic Social Justice Group in association with The 2008 Jesuit Seminar Series. Donations by gold coin or note to cover expenses. For more information phone (02) 4961 3130
Bookings now open for JRS's Winter Solstice Ball
International humanitarian Hugh Evans is the guest of honour at this year's JRS Winter Solstice Ball on Saturday June 21 at Dockside, Darling Harbour. Full details about the charity event of the year can be obtained from JRS on (02) 9356 3888. For quick bookings, log onto http://www.gofundraise.com.au/FRPView.aspx?fid=894
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