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Jesuit Social Institutes

Jesuit Social Research worldwide

In many countries the Jesuits maintain social institutes like the IGP. Jesuits also work in various organizations committed to similar aims.

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  • International:

    The Social Justice Secretariat of the General headquarters of the Society of Jesus in Rome presents the mission and approach of the social apostolate, the spirituality which inspires and motivates Social ministries, the issues which Jesuits and colleagues work on in different parts of the world, the networks and sources of information available. Site needs cookies, unfortunately. (English, French, Italian, Spanish)

    JRS Online. The official pages of the Jesuit Refugee Service, JRS. Links to national and regional JRS-offices. (English, Spanish, French, Italian)

    Catholic European Study and Information Center (OCIPE). Dependencies in various European Countries. (French, German, English, Polish, Hungarian)

    EUROJESS The goals of the Group of European Jesuits in Social Sciences are to ensure contact and periodic exchange of views and to foster co-operation among Jesuits and institutions of the Society in Europe specialised in reflecting on social problems and to foster relationships with other organisations of a similar nature in the Society of Jesus and with Jesuits dealing with the same problems in other parts of the world. (English)

    International Jesuit Network for Development. IJND is a commitment by Jesuits, their colleagues and their institutions around the world to work together to create global solidarity through justice for all. (English and partly Spanish)

    New! The African Jesuit AIDS Network (AJAN) is an effort to respond to HIV/AIDS by developing an appropriate social ministry that is deeply rooted amongst those who suffer and accompanies those who care for them; promotes responsibility and prevention; joins in the struggle against stigma and discrimination; is sensitive to the local culture, faith and spirituality; and collaborates widely with others.

Argentina Australia Austria Belgium Bolivia Brazil Canada Chad Chile Colombia Democratic Republic of the Congo El Salvador France Guatemala Honduras India Indonesia Ireland Italy Ivory Coast Japan Kenya Malawi Malta Mexico Micronesia Nicaragua Peru Philippines Spain United Kingdom USA Venezuela Zambia Zimbabwe
  • Argentina:
  • Australia:
    • Uniya: Jesuit Social Justice Center. Uniya was a social justice research center which sought to respond to regional and global justice challenges. Uniya constantly aimed to develop well-researched strategies in response to structural injustice within Australia and beyond. (English, closed its doors on 31 May 2007, site continues online)
    • The Ignatius Centre for Social Policy and Research is the policy and research arm of Jesuit Social Services in Australia which undertakes work in the area of public policy, advocacy and research on behalf of the Australian Province on issues of domestic human rights and social justice issues. It is currently focused on ongoing research on the geographical distribution of social disadvantage, mental health policy, drug law reform, and the criminal justice system. (English)
  • Austria:
    • Katholische Sozialakademie. The ksoe is an institution of the Catholic Church in Austria at the intersection of politics and education. Starting from its mission to investigate and promote the catholic social teaching and to foster its application three main areas of work developed: Social policy, political formation for adults and organization development. The ksoe stands for ethics, development and commitment, three dimensions which are present in all activities of the ksoe. (German)
  • Belgium:
    • Centre AVEC. The Centre AVEC (Brussels) was founded 1980 as center of reflection and action. It aims at putting into praxis the fundamental unity between service of faith and promotion of justice. Publishes the trimestrial »Evangile et Justice«. (French)
  • Bolivia:
    • CIPCA. It's the Mission of the Center for Investigation and Promotion of Campesinos (Centro de Investigación y Promoción del Campesinado - CIPCA) to contribute to the political, economic and cultural empowerment of campesinos and indigenous peoples - men and women - and out of this perspective to collaborate in the construction of a democratic, multicultural, just and economically sustainable Bolivia. (Spanish)
  • Brazil:
    • CEAS. The Social Institute of the Jesuit province of Bahia. (Bahia is one of the Brazilian states.) Look at the index and editorials of the Cadernos do CEAS online. You can also get information on earlier numbers. (Portuguese)
    • Instituto Multifuncional Cedope. The Centro de Documentação e Pesquisa (Center of Documentation and Research) was part of the Unisinos (Universidade do Vale do Rio dos Sinos). Cedope is now incorporated into the new Instituto Humanitas Unisinos. (Portuguese)
    • CEPAT. The Centro de Pesquisas e Apoio aos Trabalhadores (Center for Research and Support of Workers) is located in Curitiba (Paraná). Email: cepat@super.com.br
    • CIAS/IBRADES. The Centro de Investigação e Ação Social (Center for Social Research and Action) is the Social Center of the Jesuit province of central Brazil. If you are lucky you might find more information about the CIAS/IBRADES on the homepage of the Cultural Center of Brasilia CCB. (Portuguese)
  • Canada:
    • Le Centre Justice et Foi. Montréal. A Jesuit center of research and analysis, dedicated to the promotion of social engagement. (French)
    • Jesuit Center for Social Faith and Justice. Toronto. The Jesuit Center, through social faith, promoted economic and political justice. The Center engaged in social analysis and research, public education, pastoral ministry, spiritual exercises, and policy advocacy and action on issues of justice as they affect Canada and the world. After a new start in 2000 the center seems to have been closed down. A website about Catholic social teaching is still online. (English)
  • Chad:
    • CEFOD. Centre d'Etude et de Formation pour le Développement. A center of studies and reflection since 1966, CEFOD aims at responding to the training needs of Chadian high-ranking civil servants in the economic and social sectors. The main articles of the center's journal »Tchad et Culture« you can read online. (French)
  • Chile:
  • Colombia:
    • CINEP. The »Centro de Investigación y Educación Popular« is committed to the service to the poorest sectors of the population of Colombia. Its research seeks to contribute to a better understanding of the country's reality and to elaborate social, political and economic alternatives. Special importance has the defense of human rights in Colombia. (Spanish, English)
  • Democratic Republic of the Congo:
    • New! The Centre d'Etudes pour l'Action sociale, CEPAS was created in 1965 to provide a link between research and social action. It wants to contribute to the study of the economic and social reality of the Congo, to the analysis of society, its structures and conditions for a genuine development. On the webpage of its monthly journal, Congo-Afrique you can read the Editorials and short excerpts of all articles. (French)
  • El Salvador:
    • Instituto de Derechos Humanos de la Uca (IDHUCA). From its beginnings in August 1985 the Human Rights Institute of the Central American University has tried, given its nature as a university institution and its academic perspective, to contribute to higher levels of respect for human dignity in El Salvador. Its mission is to help the people of El Salvador to live its human rights with justice and respect. (Spanish)
  • France:
    • CERAS. The »Centre de Recherche et d'Action Sociales« is the social institute of the Society of Jesus in Paris. PROJET is a journal published by CERAS. (French)
  • Germany:
  • Guatemala:
    • The Instituto de Investigaciones Económicas y Sociales (IDIES) is an academic unit of the University Rafael Landívar (URL) linked to the faculty of economics. IDIES' objective is to realize studies on the socioeconomic reality of Guatemala with aim to support the human development of the people of Guatemala, especially the most vulnerable and excluded. Many publications, among the journal Revista Estudios Sociales are online available. (Spanish)
  • Honduras:
  • India:
    • Behavioural Science Centre. Since its inception in 1977 the BSC has had a dual commitment to active involvement in the field/rural areas and to training and research in development issues. Primarily, BSC works with India's Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes as well as with women with the goal of empowerment and poverty alleviation. The BSC has been the host to many international students and those interested in international development. (English)
    • The Centre for Development Research and Training (CENDERET) is mainly concentrating on rural development activities in the State of Orissa. CENDERET has come into existence 12 years ago, in October 1988, with a vision to empower the rural poor of Orissa both socially and economically. (English)
    • The Indian Social Institute - Bangalore, which is popularly known as ISI is a national social centre with a special focus on South India. It is committed to work for the emergence of an egalitarian social order. Therefore, the Institute focuses its attention on Socio-economic and politico-cultural issues related to the downtrodden communities of Indian society. (English)
    • Indian Social Institute, Delhi. The Indian Social Institute is a Jesuit institute founded in 1951. We are basically an institute of research and action with NGOs (voluntary agencies) active among Dalits (former »untouchables«) and tribals (indigenous peoples) particularly women among them. (English)
    • Udayani Social Action Forum. The main objective of the Centre is: a) To be an intellectual force fighting against the evils of this unjust society through its research, documentation and publication. b) To be a creative force among the rural and urban marginalised poor through its direct grassroot involvement and thus creating leaders who would become agents of social change. c) To be a protest force, in collaboration with other NGOs, challenging the prevailing values and attitudes of the unjust and exploitative systems, such as selfish individualism, unbridled competition and consumerism. (English)
  • Indonesia:
    • The Jakarta Social Institute (ISJ) is a Non-Governmental Organization committed to the struggle for the promotion of human rights in various sectors such as urban poor communities as well as victims of state political violence. You can reach the chairman of the institute by email: stfd@dnet.net.id. (Offline)
  • Ireland:
    • Center for Faith and Justice (CFJ). A center for social research and action which seeks to respond to situations of structural injustice. It is sponsored by the Irish Jesuits. (English)
  • Italy:
    • Centro Studi Sociali. The »Centro Studi Sociali« in Milan is a center for social studies of the Society of Jesus in Italy and together with the Arrupe Institute (Palermo) publishes the journal Aggiornamenti Sociali. (Italian)
    • Istituto di Formazione Politica Pedro Arrupe. The »Pedro Arrupe Institute for Political and Social Training« runs courses which offer a postgraduate specialization program on some fundamental issues of the current political phase. The purpose of the program is to introduce the students to the critical interpretation of the social economic and political situation of Sicily. (Italian, English)
  • Ivory Coast:
    • CERAP. The »Centre de Recherche et d'Action pour la Paix« is the social institute of the Society of Jesus in Abidjan. The CERAP particularly intends to promote the dignity of the human person and a healthy management of conflicts between participants in society. (French)
  • Japan:
  • Kenya:
    • New! Jesuit Hakimani Centre (JHC) is a Jesuit social centre dedicated to research, formation and advocacy. The aim is the transformation of unjust structures in society through formation, research and advocacy, so as to ensure sustained change for the better for all in line with their human dignity. JHC works in Ethiopia, Kenya, Sudan, Tanzania and Uganda.
    • New! The main objectives of the Hekima Institute of Peace Studies and International Relations are: provide training at the tertiary level; foster research and analysis of conflict situations in Africa; develop a database/documentation centre on conflict management and peace studies; and provide an interreligious perspective to conflict management. (English. The information on this webpage is dated, less, but more up to date information one can find on the webpage of the Hekima College.)
  • Malawi:
  • Malta:
    • The Faith and Justice Centre through seminars, study, reflection and publication tries to indicate options which bring about more social justice. Linked to the center is the Paulo Freire Institute which works in the Zejtun community, educates and organizes various activities which aim to bring the fruits of reflection to practice. (English, Maltese)
  • Mexico:
  • Micronesia:
    • Micronesian Seminar (MicSem) is a research-pastoral institute founded by the Catholic Church in 1972 and was officially turned over to the Jesuits of Micronesia in 1992. Its main mission is community education, although it has engaged in social and historical research. MicSem's goal is to assist the people of Micronesia in reflecting on life in their islands under the impact of change in recent years. (English)
  • Nicaragua:
    • Envío offers information and analysis on Nicaragua from Nicaragua, on Central America from Central America, on the larger world we want to transform and on that other possible world we are working to bring about. (English, Spanish, Italian)
  • Peru:
    • CIPCA. The Center for Investigation and Promotion of Campesinos (Centro de Investigación y Promoción del Campesinado - CIPCA) combines direct intervention into the promotion of development with activities of investigation, treatment of information, debate and concertation at the regional and national level. CIPCA tries to introduce changes in the institutions of the regional society (state, market, local democracy) and in its agents so that its working can integrate more and more and creatively the marginalized populations to the benefits of economic welfare and civil participation. (Spanish)
    • The Instituto Etica y Desarrollo (Ethics and Development Institute) was created 1997 with the aim of supporting the formation of responsible professionals and opening a space for investigation and discussion on some of the big problems of our country. (Spanish)
  • Philippines:
    • The Ateneo Center for Social Policy and Public Affairs (ACSPPA) is a policy research and advocacy unit of the Ateneo de Manila University. The Center was established as the socio-political arm of the Ateneo de Manila University in April of 1986, after the downfall of the Marcos dictatorship. ACSPPA was organized to contribute to the deepening of political and economic democracy. (English)
    • Through the Ateneo Research Network for Development the Ateneo de Manila University aims to contribute more directly to national development through research and outreach activities undertaken as an institution. (English)
    • Environmental Science for Social Change (ESSC) primarily does national scientific and social research that contributes to a broader understanding of the environment. Central to the scientific commitment of ESSC are the values of environmental care and justice, while the community is seen as the basic unit that brings about social change. (English)
    • The Institute of Philippine Culture is a social science research organization of the Ateneo de Manila University. Founded in 1960, the IPC advances the University's mission and goals by generating knowledge that helps deepen the understanding of cultures and societies; improve the quality of life of disadvantaged groups; and build a peaceful, just, and equitable society in the Philippines, Southeast Asia, and the rest of the world. (English)
    • Institute on Church and Social Issues. ICSI, based in the Philippines, is involved with policy research and issue advocacy for a number of sectors: the urban poor, peasants, children, informal labor. (English)
    • The Philippines-Australia Studies Network (PASN) is a collaborative undertaking between the Ateneo de Manila University, Philippines, and La Trobe University, Melbourne, Australia. The PASN takes off from the cooperative partnership that the Ateneo de Manila University and La Trobe University has developed in the past three years, primarily in the study and research on poverty, health, governance, and urban issues. (English)
  • Spain:
    • ALBOAN. ALBOAN (Bilbao and Pamplona) is a NGO supported by the Society of Jesus working for solidarity between peoples and trying to build bridges of justice and dignity between North and South. (Spanish)
    • The Centro Social Ignacio Ellacuría realizes and disseminates a faith based analysis of social reality aiming at giving hope and motivation for active civil participation. (Spanish, Bask)
    • Cristianisme i Justícia. Cristianisme i Justícia (Lluís Espinal Foundation) is a Center of Studies promoted by the Society of Jesus in Catalonia which gathers a team of lay-men and Jesuits. All the members are specialists in several human and social sciences, as well as in theology and are concerned by the practice of justice, not only at a local level but at the international one too. (English and Spanish)
    • The Instituto de Derechos Humanos Pedro Arrupe (Pedro Arrupe Institute of Human Rights) is situated in Bilbao and is part or the University of Deusto. The Institute was founded 1996 as answer of the university to the social demand of a critical reflection based on a culture of human rights, of peace and of a democratic society. (Spanish)
    • The Seminario de Investigación para la Paz (SIP) is an independently oriented peace research center. Seeking to offer an independent forum for multidisciplinary study and open discussion, the SIP is committed to fostering multidisciplinary contributions to the many fields of peace research. (Spanish and English)
  • United Kingdom:
  • USA:
    • Center of Concern. The COC is committed to creating a world where all economic structures and policies guarantee the dignity and the basic rights of every member of the human family. (English)
    • The Ignatian Solidarity Network's purpose is to facilitate and enhance the effectiveness of existing social justice and advocacy efforts that are currently present in Jesuit affiliated high schools, universities and colleges, parishes, retreat centers, independent organizations and lay individuals across the nation. (English)
    • Jesuit Advocates advocate for legislative and public policies that prioritize the needs of the poor and advance the common good of all. (English)
    • Jesuit Conference: Office of Jesuit Social and International Ministries. Jesuit Social and International Ministries encourages and assists Jesuits and their colleagues throughout the United States in living out their call to promotes justice. JCOSIM publishes »In All Things« which you can find online. (English)
    • The members of the Jesuit Social Research Institute (JSRI) propose to analyze, educate and advocate by applying Jesuit theological and intellectual traditions, Jesuit commitment to the option for the poor, and Catholic social teaching. They aim toward realizing tangible contributions in solving the problems that continue to plague the southern region of the United States. They further propose to collaborate with Jesuits and other social institutions in neighboring regions to the south - particularly Mexico, Central America, and selected countries of the Caribbean basin. (English)
    • Twomey Center for Peace through Justice. The Twomey Center for Peace Through Justice, Loyola University New Orleans, seeks to shape social justice consciousness through education, and to take action on critical social problems confronting society. The Twomey Center acts as a catalyst for research and action on critical issues of workers' rights, racism, poverty and justice. The journal »Blueprint for Social Justice« is published monthly from September through June and is available online. (English)
    • Woodstock Theological Center. The Woodstock Theological Center is an independent nonprofit institute at Georgetown University that engages in theological and ethical reflection on topics of social, economic, business, scientific, cultural, religious, and political importance. (English)
  • Venezuela:
    • Die Fundación Centro Gumilla is the center for research and action of the Society of Jesus in Venezuela. The journal SIC is partly online. (Spanish)
  • Zambia:
    • Jesuit Center for Theological Reflection. The mission of the Jesuit Center for Theological Reflection (JCTR) is to minister to the local church in Zambia and Malawi in the service of faith and promotion of justice, with attention to culture and dialogue, through theological reflection, research, education and advocacy. The center was very active in the Jubilee 2000 campaign. You can reach it by email writing to jctr@jesuits.org.zm or as regards the debt campaign to debtjctr@jesuits.org.zm. (English)
  • Zimbabwe:
    • Silveira House. Silveira House is a NGO development center on the outskirts of Harare, Zimbabwe, which provides training to the poor. The Center was established in 1964 in response to 'knocks on the door' from the poor seeking assistance. Today Silveira continues that tradition by providing training, extension and research services both at the Center and in the field, as well as consultancy services to partner organizations. You can reach the center by email: admin@silveira.co.zw. (English. Site not accessible.)
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