Community Development
Our aim is to help develop right relationships in society by enabling individuals and communities to empower themselves in a spirit of solidarity, generosity, openness and mutual respect.
In this context, we work with migrants, refugees, ex-offenders, women, youth, faith groups, those affected by HIV/Aids, among others. With them, we identify concerns and agree shared visions, help source funding, develop advocacy skills, and foster social inclusion. We collaborate with other agencies to bring about positive social change. We also actively promote societal and political awareness of needs through lobbying, and supporting research that engages with structural and systemic issues.
The SSL Kentinkrono community in Ghana visit inmates of Kumasi Metropolitan Central Prison at Christmas, providing them with blessings and donations
Volunteering at Sécours Catholique, Étampes, France
Margaret Hosty SSL (2nd left) pictured at a HIV/Aids public Awareness Campaign in Goiânia, Brazil
Terry Dodge SSL (sitting, 2nd left) receives Congressional Woman Of The Year Award From the City of Claremont California
Margaret Healy SSL (back row, 2nd from right) at a Campaign for Domestic Workers Rights in London
Margaret Hosty SSL speaking on expanding HIV treatment at a Conference in Rome
Janet Makinde SSL preparing food for the homeless people of Lagos, Nigeria
Youth Horizons Project, Dublin, Ireland
Margie Buttitta SSL (right) is honoured by the South Central Los Angeles Ministry Project (SCLAMP) for her service to the organization.