Archive for 2023
Colombia’s kairos moment
November 30, 2023
We are in Colombia during a kairos moment. We are here, specifically, to witness firsthand the work of the Organización Femenina Popular (OFP), a KAIROS Women of Courage: Women, Peace and Security (WPS) Program partner. The OFP is a long-standing…
Post filed in: Gender Justice, Gender Justice/Women of Courage
KAIROS follow up letter to the Prime Minister
November 28, 2023
KAIROS sent a follow up letter to Prime Minister Trudeau expressing cautious optimism at the recent news of a four-day pause in the Hamas-Israel war and release of some civilian hostages and reiterating the call for an immediate ceasefire and…
Post filed in: Statements
My eye-opening visit with the OFP in Colombia
November 27, 2023
I write from the heart of Barrancabermeja Colombia, on a trip that has been an eye-opener for me. I am KAIROS’ Finance Coordinator, and a delegate with KAIROS’ Women, Peace, and Security (WPS) program, visiting the Organization Femenina Popular (OFP),…
Post filed in: Gender Justice, Gender Justice/Women of Courage
Colombia Visit – Rachel Warden – OFP – Wi’am – Candle Vigil
November 24, 2023
Post filed in: Gender Justice, Gender Justice/Women of Courage
Solidarity spells M.U.J.E.R.
November 24, 2023
Post from San Pablo, Cantagallo. Colombia Women from the neighbourhoods around San Pablo, Sur de Bolivar gathered at the Organizacion Femenina Popular (Women’s House) to discuss the details of the upcoming vigil for peace and against violence and to send…
Post filed in: Gender Justice, Gender Justice/Women of Courage
Light a Candle – Join KAIROS and OFP on Nov 25 for a vigil to end violence against women
November 24, 2023
Greetings from Barrancabermeja Colombia. It’s wonderfully inspiring to be back in Colombia with the Organización Femenina Popular (OFP). It’s good for the soul to be with an organization that believes in the capacity of women to make dreams a reality,…
Post filed in: Gender Justice
The United Church of Canada writes to the Prime Minister pleading for immediate action to stop the current genocide
November 21, 2023
The United Church of Canada General Council Executive, its corresponding members, and the members of the National Indigenous Council issued a plea to Prime Minister Trudeau to advocate for a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war, recognizing that, in the view…
Post filed in: Palestine Israel Conflict, Statements
ACC and ELCIC respond to the Prime Minister reiterating their call for an immediate ceasefire
November 21, 2023
Below is ACC and ELCIC’s reply to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau response to their October 18 letter and the Ecumenical statement from KAIROS Canada in which they reiterate the urgent call for an immediate ceasefire. Download the PDF version of…
Post filed in: Palestine Israel Conflict, Statements
Global Partnerships Coordinator: Africa and Climate Justice
November 20, 2023
Position Title: Global Partnerships Coordinator: Africa and Climate JusticeReports to: Partnerships ManagerClassification: Level 11 Step 1 UnionizedStatus: Full-time Permanent (35 hours/ week)Work Model (Location): Hybrid (Toronto)Email: HR@kairoscanada.orgWeb: www.kairoscanada.orgApplication Deadline: December 15th 2023 KAIROS: Canadian Ecumenical Justice Initiatives is an ecumenical…
Post filed in: Job Opportunities, Uncategorized
Hope and Light for COP28 and Beyond
November 18, 2023
As Climate Action Week wraps up, we turn our eyes to COP28 (UNFCCC’s Conference of the Parties). From November 30-December 12, world leaders, civil society, Indigenous peoples, youth leaders and others will gather at the COP28 conference in Dubai to…
Post filed in: Ecological Justice
No climate justice without peace, no peace without climate justice
November 17, 2023
In the last couple of years, there has been a growing recognition of the intersecting impacts of climate change, gender, conflict and economic injustice. This climate-conflict-gender nexus is a necessary lens through which peacebuilding efforts must now be considered. In…
Post filed in: Ecological Justice
Amplifying voices for climate justice from the Asia-Pacific region
November 16, 2023
On Tuesday, KAIROS co-hosted the webinar Churches’ Advocacy on Loss and Damage. In case you missed it, you can view the recording. Frances Namoumou, Ecumenical Animator for Ecological Stewardship and Climate Justice for the Pacific Conference of Churches (based in…
Post filed in: Ecological Justice
Civil Society Rallies for Climate Justice at Latin American and Caribbean Climate Week
November 15, 2023
The Latin American and Caribbean Climate Week (LACCW 2023) was held in Panama City from October 23 to 27 and took place amid major demonstrations by local organizations and social movements calling for the repeal of the mining contract enacted…
Post filed in: Ecological Justice
Equity and Justice for Climate-Related Loss and Damage
November 14, 2023
KAIROS is pleased to launch its report Addressing Ecological Debt – Equity and Justice for Climate-Related Loss and Damage, which centers on the analyses and experience of partners in the Global South. Additional background on the global loss and damage…
Post filed in: Ecological Justice
Centering Voices from the Global South
November 13, 2023
This week’s theme, Decolonizing Climate Action: Centering Voices from the Global South recognizes that that the voices of those most impacted by climate change are often ignored or face barriers to participate in climate decision-making. KAIROS and its partners recognize…
Post filed in: Ecological Justice
KAIROS Climate Action Week calls for prioritizing Global South voices at COP28
November 7, 2023
KAIROS Canada launches its third 2023 Climate Action Week, November 13-19, co-sponsored by For the Love of Creation (Toronto – Treaty 13 with the Mississaugas of the Credit) – In the lead up to the 28th Conference of the Parties of…
Post filed in: Climate Action Week, Media Releases
KAIROS Blanket Exercise receives the Mayworks Traditional Labour Arts Award
November 6, 2023
KAIROS is honoured and delighted to have received the Mayworks Traditional Labour Arts Award for the KAIROS Blanket Exercise. KAIROS representatives, Alfredo Barahona, Caroline Sharp and Cheryl McNamara accepted the award on behalf of the organization during the Mayworks 2023…
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Update from KAIROS’ Middle Eastern partners – “We will never surrender our belief in humanity”
November 2, 2023
KAIROS Canada and its member churches and agencies, condemn the current violence, against Israeli and Palestinian civilians, in Israel, Gaza, the occupied West Bank and East Jerusalem, and call on Canada to do everything in its power to support an…
Post filed in: Palestine Israel Conflict
Member Church and Ecumenical Statements on Violence between Hamas and Israel
October 23, 2023
Please find below a list of links Ecumenical Statements made by member churches. This list will be updated as needed during the ongoing violence between Hamas and Israel. Member church statements ACC + ELCIC statement, October 8, 2023 https://www.anglicanlutheran.ca/statements/statement-on-the-war-in-the-holy-land/ Church…
Post filed in: Palestine Israel Conflict, Statements
KAIROS’ Letter to the Prime Minister
October 20, 2023
En Français KAIROS is closely monitoring reports of the escalating violence between Hamas and Israel. We have written to the Prime Minister urging him to do everything in his power to support an immediate ceasefire and a negotiated solution to…
Post filed in: Executive Director, Palestine Israel Conflict
Photo Essay Climate-Conflict-Gender Tour
October 16, 2023
After months of planning, KAIROS and network welcomed its Women of Courage (WPS) partners from September 25 to October 6 with open arms and hearts. This was part of the long-anticipated Climate, Conflict, Gender: KAIROS Canada’s Women of Courage Visit…
Post filed in: Gender Justice/Women of Courage, WPS
Ecumenical statement on the escalation of violence between Hamas and Israel
October 13, 2023
En Français KAIROS Canada and its member churches and agencies, condemn the current violence, against Israeli and Palestinian civilians, in Israel, Gaza, the occupied West Bank and East Jerusalem, and call on Canada to do everything in its power to support…
Post filed in: Palestine Israel Conflict, Statements
Interview with Proscovia Mungasa James on CBC Cape Breton
October 13, 2023
While in Sydney, NS during Climate, Conflict, Gender: KAIROS Canada’s Women of Courage Visit 2023, Proscovia Mungasa James spoke with Wendy Bergfeldt on CBC Mainstreet Cape Breton about the transformational work of the South Sudan Council of Churches’ National Women’s…
Post filed in: WPS
KAIROS welcomes Leah Reesor-Keller as Interim Executive Director
September 29, 2023
KAIROS Canada is delighted to announce that, effective September 25, 2023, Leah Reesor-Keller will serve as KAIROS’ Interim Executive Director for an eight-month term. Leah brings to the role 18 years of experience working with faith-based and social justice organizations…
Post filed in: Executive Director
New option! Donate by e-Transfer
September 21, 2023
Along with cheque and credit card, it is now possible to donate to KAIROS by e-Transfer. E-TRANSFER PROCESS In the recipient field, enter Isabel Grigueli, KAIROS Finance Coordinator:Finance-Kairos@kairoscanada.orgIn the space provided for a personal message: Add the donor’s name and mailing address for the tax receipt Donations will be dedicated to the…
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