| |  | | SOCIAL JUSTICE AND PEACE ACTIVITIES “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed citizens can change the world; indeed it is the only thing that ever has.” ~ Margaret Mead
 Here at Sacred Heart University, we believe that what affects one of us, affects us all. We are committed to educating the SHU community on social justice issues and to working for the protection and promotion of human rights, democracy, and national as well as international justice. Every person on the planet is entitled to fundamental human rights. Pope John Paul II said, “If you want peace, work for justice.” By tackling issues such as poverty, hunger, and fair trade, even if it is just on a small scale, we become part of the global solution.
The Hunger for Peace group hosts discussions on social justice issues, encourages students to sign petitions, volunteers at the Bridgeport Rescue Mission, (a mobile soup kitchen,) and attends conferences in the area. In 2005-06 we are focusing our attention on Fair Trade and Workers Rights, and we hope to host a Fair Trade sale. | |