Trócaire Flashcards
What does compassion mean?
Being aware of the suffering of others and trying to help them
What does Trócaire mean?
Compassion
What does Trócaire base its work on?
The Catholic Church
When was Trócaire set up
1973
What were its 2 aims?
1) to support long term development projects over seas
2) to provide relief when necessary during emergencies.
What year did Trócaire celebrate 40 years of helping those in need?
2013
In Ireland, what was Trócaires job?
To inform people about what causes poverty and injustice
What did Christ hear?
The cries of the poor
What does Christ continue to long for?
Love, peace, and joy
What does Trócaire want?
A world where everyone’s basic needs are met and everyones human dignity is respected
What does Trócaire not care about when helping people?
Age, gender, race, religion and politics
What earthquake did Trócaire help in?
Haiti, January 2010
What aid did they send?
Financial and technological
What does Trócaire often work with?
Catholic relief and local groups
What does Trócaires Lenten campaign focus on?
People who have been forced to leave their home due to war, natural disaster or because they were persecuted due to race or religion
