Advocate!
We can respond to injustice in two essential ways. First, we can provide direct relief or add for people in need wherever and whoever they might be. Catholic Relief Services does this by responding to both natural and man made disasters regardless of who is involved. Second, we can work to address the root causes of poverty and conflict by trying to make laws, economic systems, and social structures more just. This essential aspect of the work for justice is called advocacy. Catholic Relief Services complements its humanitarian and development activities with policy analysis and advocacy on issues like migration, food aid, international assistance, trade, and extractive industries that make an enormous impact on the lives of poor people around the globe.
Visit the sites below to see how you can take part in advocating for justice.
- CRS Advocacy
- Learn about CRS’ policy on advocacy and how you can get involved with major issues and concerns impacting people around the world.
- CRS Action Center
- Discover how you can take immediate action on the most important current legislation in Congress affecting the poor and marginalized.
- Legislative Action Network
- Join other people across the United States who advocate for justice on a regular basis by signing up for the CRS legislative action network.
- Catholic Charities USA
- CCUSA is a partner of CRS that tackles poverty here in the United States. Visit their website to learn about current legislation that affects people here at home.
- USCCB Diocesan and Parish Resources
- Explore this list of advocacy ideas and resources presented by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops.
- Network
- Learn more about this organization, founded by 47 Catholic sisters, that strives to foster global justice and peace through lobbying and legislative advocacy.
- Pax Christi USA
- Get involved with the U. S. branch of the international Catholic peace movement, Pax Christi.