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T he people of Africa are joyous and faith-filled, but they also often face challenges due to poverty, the high incidence of disease, food shortages, and migration. The Church in Africa journeys with people gifted with a vibrant spirituality and is a source of hope and faith. The Solidarity Fund for the Church in Africa supports pastoral projects that foster lasting peace and reconciliation in a continent often marked by division and tension. Pope Francis challenges us: “Touched by Christ’s infinite mercy, may all the faithful be signs of the reconciliation, justice and peace that God wills for . . . all of Africa” (April 16, 2015). Despite the vast number of valuable natural resources, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is one of the world’s poorest countries. Many do not have access to clean drinking water and proper sanitation, or to basic social services, such as education or health care. The illiteracy rate in the country is high and especially affects women. In addition, many migrants and war refugees immigrate to the DRC, straining already sparse resources. Through a grant from the Solidarity Fund for the Church in Africa (SFCA), the Naomi Center in Kisantu can provide more vocational training and faith formation for young migrants and illiterate mothers. Kisantu has a high population of migrants and war refugees from bordering countries, and so the center works to create opportunities for young mothers as well as vulnerable migrants to increase literacy and develop human values that offer hope for a dignified life. With the additional funding from SFCA, the Naomi Center will offer courses in literacy, sewing, and life skills to bolster self-esteem and job expertise for 140 women. With your help, the Church in Africa can continue to play an active role in the pastoral care of migrants and refugees. Organizations like the Naomi Center care for the needs of the African people. Please give generously to the Solidarity Fund for the Church in Africa. Solidarity Fund for the Church in Africa | Office of National Collections 3211 Fourth Street NE | Washington, DC 20017-1194 202-541-3346 | www.usccb.org/africa Copyright © 2015, United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, Washington, DC. All Rights Reserved. Photo: © Paul Jeffrey. 10200416 2014 DISTRIBUTION OF GRANTS TOTAL GRANTS: 95 TOTAL GRANTED: $2,381,521 “DO NOT BE AFRAID TO BE A PROPHETIC VOICE! DO NOT BE AFRAID TO PREACH WITH CONVICTION! BRING THE WISDOM OF THE CHURCH, ENSHRINED PARTICULARLY IN HER SOCIAL TEACHING, TO BEAR [ON SOCIETY].” —POPE FRANCIS, ADDRESS TO KENYAN BISHOPS, APRIL 16, 2015 Construction (20%): $487,000 Leadership Formation (18%): $424,800 Communications (14%): $326,571 Evangelization (11%): $258,000 Church Capacity Support (10%): $245,000 Justice and Peace (9%): $208,150 Catholic Schools (6%): $149,000 Clergy and Religious Education (4%): $105,000 Vocations (3%): $65,000 Youth Ministry (3%): $61,000 Religious Education (2%): $52,000 20% 18% 14% 11% 10% 9% 6% 4% 3% 2% SUPPORT THE Solidarity Fund for the CHURCH IN AFRICA

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T he people of Africa are joyous and faith-� lled, but they also often face challenges due to poverty,

the high incidence of disease, food shortages, and migration. The Church in Africa journeys with people gifted with a vibrant spirituality and is a source of hope and faith. The Solidarity Fund for the Church in Africa supports pastoral projects that foster lasting peace and reconciliation in a continent often marked by division and tension. Pope Francis challenges us: “Touched by Christ’s in� nite mercy, may all the faithful be signs of the reconciliation, justice and peace that God wills for . . . all of Africa” (April 16, 2015).

Despite the vast number of valuable natural resources, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is one of the world’s poorest countries. Many do not have access to clean drinking water and proper sanitation, or to basic social services, such as education or health care. The illiteracy rate in the country is high and especially affects women. In addition, many migrants and war refugees

immigrate to the DRC, straining already sparse resources.

Through a grant from the Solidarity Fund for the Church in Africa (SFCA), the Naomi Center in Kisantu can provide more vocational training and faith formation for young migrants and illiterate mothers. Kisantu has a high population of migrants and war refugees from bordering countries, and so the center works to create opportunities for young mothers as well as vulnerable migrants to increase literacy and develop human values that offer hope for a digni� ed life. With the additional funding from SFCA, the Naomi Center will offer courses in literacy, sewing, and life skills to bolster self-esteem and job expertise for 140 women.

With your help, the Church in Africa can continue to play an active role in the pastoral care of migrants and refugees. Organizations like the Naomi Center care for the needs of the African people. Please give generously to the Solidarity Fund for the Church in Africa.

Solidarity Fund for the Church in Africa | Of� ce of National Collections3211 Fourth Street NE | Washington, DC 20017-1194202-541-3346 | www.usccb.org/africa

Copyright © 2015, United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, Washington, DC. All Rights Reserved. Photo: © Paul Jeffrey. 10200416

2014 DISTRIBUTION OF GRANTSTOTAL GRANTS: 95

TOTAL GRANTED: $2,381,521

“DO NOT BE AFRAID TO BE

A PROPHETIC VOICE! DO NOT

BE AFRAID TO PREACH WITH

CONVICTION! BRING THE WISDOM

OF THE CHURCH, ENSHRINED

PARTICULARLY IN HER SOCIAL

TEACHING, TO BEAR [ON SOCIETY ].”

—POPE FRANCIS, ADDRESS TO KENYAN BISHOPS, APRIL 16, 2015

■ Construction (20%): $487,000

■ Leadership Formation (18%): $424,800

■ Communications (14%): $326,571

■ Evangelization (11%): $258,000

■ Church Capacity Support (10%): $245,000

■ Justice and Peace (9%): $208,150

■ Catholic Schools (6%): $149,000

■ Clergy and Religious Education (4%): $105,000

■ Vocations (3%): $65,000

■ Youth Ministry (3%): $61,000

■ Religious Education (2%): $52,000

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L a gente de África es alegre y llena de fe pero, a menudo, también enfrenta desafíos debido a la pobreza, a la

alta incidencia de enfermedades, a la escasez de alimentos y a la migración. La Iglesia en África acompaña a personas dotadas de una espiritualidad viva y es una fuente de esperanza y de fe. El Fondo de Solidaridad para la Iglesia en África apoya proyectos pastorales que promueven una paz duradera y la reconciliación en un continente marcado frecuentemente por divisiones y tensiones. El papa Francisco nos desafía así: “Que tocados por la misericordia in� nita de Cristo todos los � eles sean signo de la reconciliación, la justicia y la paz que Dios quiere . . . para toda África” (16 de abril de 2015).

A pesar de la gran cantidad de valiosos recursos naturales, la República Democrática del Congo (RDC) es uno de los países más pobres del mundo. Muchas personas no tienen acceso a agua potable ni a una higiene apropiada o a servicios sociales tales como la educación o el cuidado de la salud. La tasa de analfabetismo en el país es muy alta y ésta afecta, en especial, a las mujeres. Además, muchos migrantes y refugiados de la guerra emigran a la RDC, agotando los ya escasos recursos.

Mediante una subvención del Fondo de Solidaridad para la Iglesia en África, el Centro Naomi en Kisantu puede proporcionar más capacitación vocacional y formación en la fe a jóvenes inmigrantes y madres analfabetas. Kisantu tiene una gran población de inmigrantes y de refugiados de guerra provenientes de los países vecinos y, por eso, el centro trabaja para crear oportunidades para las jóvenes madres y para los inmigrantes vulnerables a � n de incrementar el alfabetismo y el desarrollo de valores humanos que ofrezcan esperanza para una vida digna. Con fondos adicionales del Fondo de Solidaridad, el Centro Naomi ofrecerá cursos de alfabetismo, costura y habilidades prácticas para la vida a � n de reforzar el auto-estima y la experiencia laboral de 140 mujeres.

Con su ayuda, la Iglesia en África podrá continuar siendo una presencia activa en el cuidado pastoral de migrantes y refugiados. Organismos como el Centro Naomi cuidan de las necesidades de los pueblos de África. Por favor, contribuya generosamente al Fondo de Solidaridad para la Iglesia en África.

Fondo de Solidaridad para la Iglesia en África | O� cina de Colectas Nacionales3211 Fourth Street NE | Washington, DC 20017-1194202-541-3346 | www.usccb.org/africa

Copyright © 2015, United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, Washington, DC. Se reservan todos los derechos. Foto: © Paul Jeffrey. 10200416

■ Construcción (20%): $487,000

■ Formación de liderazgo (18%): $424,800

■ Comunicaciones (14%): $326,571

■ Evangelización (11%): $258,000

■ Apoyo al fortalecimiento de la Iglesia (10%): $245,000

■ Paz y justicia (9%): $208,150

■ Escuelas católicas (6%): $149,000

■ Educación del clero y de religiosos (4%): $105,000

■ Vocaciones (3%): $65,000

■ Pastoral juvenil (3%): $61,000

■ Educación religiosa (2%): $52,000

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2014 DISTRIBUCIÓN DE LAS DONACIONES

TOTAL DE DONACIONES: 95

TOTAL MONTO DE LAS DONACIONES: $2,381,521

“¡NO TENGÁIS MIEDO DE SER UNA VOZ

PROFÉTICA! ¡NO TENGÁIS MIEDO DE

PREDICAR CON CONVICCIÓN! HACED

QUE LA SABIDURÍA DE LA IGLESIA,

CONTENIDA EN PARTICULAR EN SU

DOCTRINA SOCIAL, INCIDA EN LA

SOCIEDAD”.

—PAPA FRANCISCO, DISCURSO A LOS OBISPOS DE KENIA,16 DE ABRIL DE 2015

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APOYE ALFondo de SolidaridadPARA LA IGLESIA EN

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