Based on the Philippine experience of the indigenous people in Mindanao of gold mining, Sr. Aquila Sy was invited to be a responder of the above event. In this article she outlines the impact of mining on the local environment and on the local people.

Sr. Fatima Rodrigo, NGO Representative at the UN, outlines various grants available through the UN Funds for Indigenous Programmes.

Africa Freedom Day was celebrated on 25th May 2010.  The IPA's Blog from the UN has a nice feature on Achieving the Millenium Goals for Africa.  Visit the Blog by clicking here.

On the anniversary of the death of Nano Nagle the Sisters in Bhopal, India, rejoice with Sisters Medona, Suiitha and Josv as they make their First Profession as Presentation Sisters.

Presentation Sisters from Crosshaven, County Cork, came to this small mining town. Holy Angels School was opened in 1956. The celebration of 54 years of service was tinged with sadness as the occasion also marked the withdrawal of the Sisters.

From the 14th to 18th of April twenty-five Presentation Sisters gathered for the annual assembly in Lusaka, Zambia. This year is an extra special time as they are celebrating 40 years of Presentation Presence in Zambia.

Sr. Ena Kelleher and Sr. Annatollia responded to this invitation to join in the Golden Jubilee celebrations in the Philippines. Sr. Ena writes this account.

On 26th April 2010, the anniversary of the death of Nano Nagle, the topic for debate by students from 12 schools gathered in Delhi-6 was 'Gender Equality doesn’t come from Parliamentary seats’.

Since its inception in 1970 Earth Day has inspired many to examine critically how we exploit our natural resources.

The United Nations declared 2010 to be the International Year of Biodiversity - a celebration of life on earth and of the value of biodiversity for our lives.

This was the theme of the Assembly which took place from 11 - 13 December 2009 in the Vice Province of Zimbabwe. This article gives us an insight into the proceedings.

A conference is being held from 22nd - 23rd June at Dublin City University to consider the role of education in promoting the spiritual wellbeing of children, young people and adults in an EU and international context.

Sr. Veronica Casey gives an account of the Ecumenical Social Justice Conference held in Gore, New Zealand, on 13 February 2010.

Mr. Abid Rehmat, a teacher in Presentation Convent High School, Jhelum, teaches students about the dignity of labour.

Research shows that developing countries are losing $1 trillion every year due to crime, government corruption, and tax evasion.