19: Things I Wish I Knew About Decolonising Mission Work

from Things I Wish I Knew · host Thinking Faith

In this episode, Julia speaks with Laura Angarita Romero, a passionate advocate for social change, who shares her transformative journey from Colombia to the UK and her experience working for Jesuit Missions.Laura reflects on her growing up in Colombia, a country marked by conflict, and how her Jesuit education shaped her desire to create meaningful change. She discusses her work with various NGOs, highlighting the importance of empowering communities and the shift in mission work from a top-down approach to one that amplifies local voices.Visit www.thinkingfaith.org to learn more.

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