Background

Among the goals and criteria that articulate the essence of the Sacred Heart school in the United States Goal Three matches JPIC commitment: Commitment to educate to a social awarness which impels to action.

  • The school educates to a critical consciousness that leads its total community to analyze and reflect on the values of society and to act for justice.
  • The school offers all its members opportunities for direct service and advocacy and instills a life-long commitment to service.
  • The school is linked in a reciprocal manner with ministries among people who are poor, marginalized and suffering from injustice.
  • In our multicultural world, the school prepares and inspires students to be active, informed, and responsible citizens locally, nationally, and globally.
  • The school teaches respect for creation and prepares students to be stewards of the earth's resources.

Activities 

A Human Rights Club that raises several thousand dollars every year parking cars at the Coconut Grove Art Festival. The money is used to support a wide variety of local and international projects that support people's efforts to become self-sufficient and/or meet basic needs.

 

People being served

People being served : Agents of transformation (Educators)

Number of participants : 251-500

Schedule

Project status : Ongoing

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Overview

Focus of the project : People

JPIC Imperative :

UN Sustainable Development Goals :