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The Missionaries of Africa is an international Roman Catholic Missionary Society dedicated to spreading the Gospel of Jesus Christ in Africa and among Africans worldwide. With a focus on education, they work to bring peace, hope, and reconciliation to communities, addressing issues such as water scarcity, hunger, human trafficking, and Christian-Muslim relations. Founded in 1868, the Missionaries of Africa continue their mission of evangelization by providing support to displaced families in the Sahel region and engaging in projects like rainwater harvesting and computer labs. Through their Friends of Hope Monthly Giving Plan, they invite supporters to join in spreading a message of hope to those in need across Africa.Generated from the website

Jesuit Refugee Service (JRS) USA is a non-profit organization dedicated to serving refugees and displaced individuals through a variety of essential programs, including education, livelihoods, and mental health support. Operating in 58 countries, JRS has impacted over 1.2 million people in 2023 alone, advocating for their rights and fostering community acceptance. With a focus on reconciliation and social cohesion, JRS emphasizes the importance of welcoming and integrating refugees into host communities. The organization calls for community support to sustain its life-saving initiatives, particularly in the face of increasing challenges to foreign aid. Generated from the website

The National Campaign for a Peace Tax Fund, based in Washington, DC, advocates for H.R. 4529 - The Religious Freedom Peace Tax Fund bill, which aims to protect the First Amendment rights of Americans with deeply held religious, moral, and ethical beliefs regarding the use of their federal income taxes for military purposes. Representing individuals from various religious backgrounds such as the Church of the Brethren, Mennonites, and Quakers, the organization seeks equal justice under the law for taxpayers whose religious liberty is compromised when paying taxes for war, emphasizing the importance of conscientious objection and advocating for peace-oriented alternatives.Generated from the website