Roll with the Declaration action on Parliament Hill: June 20, 2011
At KAIROS we support and encourage action that links individual responsibility with community, national and global action. Important as individual choices are, their impact is limited when we confront the injustices facing humanity and the planet.
For example, our own efforts to "go green" can be too easily undermined when our government refuses to legislate cuts to industrial greenhouse gas emissions. Our own commitments to ending poverty can be blocked when governments continue to refuse to raise wages and benefits or support truly affordable housing.
That's why we believe our actions must include and stretch beyond individual choices. We invite you to get involved in and beyond your home and faith community! Our annual education for action campaign is one way to learn about a specific issue and to educate for change. Urgent actions, which are sent out when lives are at stake, are a more immediate form of action. And we offer ongoing action opportunities on specific justice issues that are a long-term concern, such as Indigenous and Aboriginal peoples' rights, refugee rights, trade justice, mining, and many more.
Action is best taken in groups, the better to support and learn from one another. Whether you're involved with a faith community or not; whether action for justice is new to you or not, we welcome your participation in our cross Canada network of local groups.
And of course we hope the many reflections and analyses offered here will help your own journey of education and action. Join us as a 'Companion' or a 'Community' to become engaged in all the latest resources and happenings across the country.
