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Looking at the national picture ...
KAIROS BC-Yukon is a regional structure that is part of a national church-based social justice movement
known as KAIROS: Canadian Ecumenical Justice Initiatives. KAIROS works with its members, partners, and our cross-Canada
community based network in the following areas: These program areas are organized within two major themes:
KAIROS
Board members are:
Breaking it down a bit more ... There are 6 regions in the national network. In each of these regions are individual KAIROS members
and local KAIROS groups that operate somewhat autonomously, utilizing the resources provided by the national organization. These regions are:
And finally, connecting us to the world ... KAIROS also participates in international development work, funded largely through CIDA, the Canadian International Development Agency. The Global Partnerships Program works with approximately 35 partners in Africa, Asia-Pacific, the Caribbean/Latin America, and the Middle East. Together we address global, national and local peace and justice issues. Many of these partners are church-related organizations, while others are citizens' groups and coalitions. All share the KAIROS goal of bringing about social transformation in order to create a more just, peaceful and sustainable world. |