The fight against human trafficking

Thanks to Martha Ann
(September 01- 2014) Today Sisters are living the legacy of their foremothers. Impelled by the Gospel, these some 710,000 Sisters care for the least of among us. Choosing a life of prayer, community and service, the sisters share their ideas, visions and unique charisms in order to share Christ’s love with the world. Consider: Women religious are one of the most important networks in the fight against human trafficking, which has affected an estimated 2.5 million people, according to the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime. For millions of refugees fleeing violence and oppression in their homelands, Catholic sisters are a key part of their ability to build new lives in new lands. In Africa, where the World Health Organization reports that HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, malaria and neglected tropical diseases make up nearly a third of all illness, sisters serve as doctors and medical assistants, many with a particular focus on HIV/AIDS.  Read the Global Sisters Report regularly http://globalsistersreport.org/