This Sunday is the World Day of the Poor as well as the date for the special collection for the Catholic Campaign for Human Development in the U.S. Caring for those who are poor is foundational to our Christian faith and practice. It’s often easier to do charitable works—making donations of money, food, and clothing—than it is to get informed about and involved in changing unjust social systems that contribute to keeping many people in a cycle of poverty.
Here are just a few of the video resources available to help you and your students begin to understand the complexity, challenges, and hope for making a real difference for those who live in poverty:
Tour Poverty USA
CCHD: Living Our Faith, Breaking the Cycle of Poverty
Meet Mary
The Two Feet of Love in Action
The Web of Poverty
Make sure to check out the resources at the PovertyUSA.org Education Center too!
Image credit: © povertyusa.org
