September/October 2007

COVER: Members of a women's goup sign a contract of agreement with Scarbobo missioner Fr. Charlie Gervais for the construction of their women's centre. Quatro Esquinas, Ecuador.

• Development that empowers
  By Charlie Gervais, S.F.M.
  Supporting Andean women in their efforts for economic development
• Circle of solidarity
  By Tom Walsh
  Andean communities form local and international partnerships
• A window of hope
  By Ray Vantomme
  The new rehabilitation facility at Mzuzu Prison offers hope to prisoners
• Becoming neighbours
  By Peter McKenna, S.C.J.
  A companionship program to assist immigrants and refugees
• A community in crisis
  By Danny Gillis
  The effects of mining activities on Subanon lands in the Philippines
• Building global community
  By Candice Debi
  Promoting solidarity and partnership at the World Social Forum 2007
• A community transformed
  By Susan Keays
  Microcredit helps hill tribe peoples in Thailand to better their lives
• Led by the Spirit
  By Mike Traher, S.F.M.
  Scarboro Missions holds its 12th General Chapter
• Editorial
  By Kathy VanLoon