Advocacy & People. Semia Gharbi. Fighting against eco-mafias
She played a key role in a campaign that challenged a corrupt waste trafficking scheme between Italy and Tunisia, resulting in the return of 6,000 tons of illegally exported household waste to Italy, its country of origin, in February 2022. In 2020, the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) estimated that wealthy nations illegally […]
Herbs & Plants: Solanum Aethiopicum – Nutritional and Medicinal Values
The plant is commonly referred to as a bitter tomato belonging to the plant family Solanaceae. It is a shrub, perennial or annual herb, that is up to 200 cm tall. The plant is often much-branched with the root system extending both vertically and laterally. The branches and leaves can be with or without prickles […]
Mauritius. The island of tea
On the green hills of Mauritius, prized leaves are harvested that are destined to conquer the world. This is one of the most prized varieties of tea globally, thanks to the growers who have been passing down the secrets of processing for centuries. The island of Mauritius is dotted with patches of intense green that […]
Vocation Story. Being All Things to All People
Father Randy Recalde has been seeking his life’s vocation since his teenage years. Raised in a devout family and influenced by his experiences in the parish, he decided to undertake missionary work around the world. Here, he shares his vocation and pastoral experience. Two great missionaries, St. Paul and St. Daniel Comboni, have been inspiring […]
Mission Diary. Dreaming of Dignity
Sister Magdalena Ribas Perelló, a Spanish Comboni Missionary nun, talks to us about the Dreams of Dignity microcredit project, which helps women become self-sufficient. Our Comboni Missionary community we are six Sisters from four different countries: Brazil, South Sudan, Uganda, and Spain. Our house is located on the outskirts of the capital, Lomé, where people […]
Advocacy & People. Mongolia. Batmunkh Luvsandash. A Steward of the land
Determined to protect his homeland from mining, Batmunkh Luvsandash’s activism resulted in the creation of a 66,000-acre protected area in Dornogovi province in April 2022, abutting tens of thousands of acres already protected by Batmunkh and allies. Mongolia is a large and sparsely populated nation – with numerous nomadic and semi-nomadic communities – whose economy […]
Oral Literature. A Wise Grandmother
Like the other farmers, Taro also grew rice, wheat, and vegetables, living in peace and contentment. However, things never remain the same. One time, there was no rainfall, and the drought-like conditions parched the fields and dried the wells. Gradually, food became very scarce, and they feared the day when there would be no food […]
Uganda. Atuwa. Celebrating friendship
Atuwa is a celebration among the Karimojong, an ethnic group of agro-pastoral herders living mainly in north-east Uganda. This feast is the most genuine expression of the African sense of brotherhood. In particular, it showcases Karimojong social traditions and lifestyle. The celebrations unfold between the September and November moons, at the end of the rainy […]
Vocation Story. “To light the candle of hope”
“The story of my vocation is rooted in the narrow alleys and dusty paths of the Korogocho slum, one of the most impoverished and forgotten corners of Nairobi.” Bro. Brian Onyango shares some reflections on his vocation journey. Despite being raised in an environment with little family support, I found nourishment through the sacraments and […]
Comboni Missionaries, 70 years in Ecuador
Seventy years ago, the Comboni presence in Ecuador began in Esmeraldas, in the north of the country, on the border with Colombia. Since then, three bishops and about 60 missionaries, priests, and brothers have dedicated their lives to announcing the Gospel to a population mainly of African and indigenous origin. The first group of missionaries […]
