Social Justice
Bread of the World concentrates on anti-hunger advocacy.
Catholic Charities USA has a section on advocacy leads to information and recommendations on national legislative issues. The "Local Charities" button links to State Catholic Charity offices which have legislative education groups devoted to issues before the state government.
National Catholic Social Justice Lobby’s site has a comprehensive array of activities including a new legislative action center, “a premier one-stop shop where you can write to your Congressperson, use our Guide to Congress, sign up for Action E-list and more.” A wealth of information on current congressional activities and recommended actions.
You provide free food to the hungry one cup at a time by just visiting this site and clicking. Click on the “Daily Results” button and see how those cup generate 10,000 to 20,000 lb. per day to feed the world’s hungry.
Heifer International is a 50 year old non-profit which provides livestock and training to more than 4M families around the world. Heifer helps people feed themselves, earn income and care for their environment. (Here’s a great idea for a family activity, earning funds to purchase a sheep for a Bolivian family, a flock of chicks for a Cameroon family or a piglet for a Chinese family.)
Center of Concern contains background information on issues of global concern such as food security, human rights, trade and other social justice issues.
