On Thursday evening, April 4th, 5 RSAC Directors attended Ramadan Tent for Iftar (breaking of the Fast), upon the kind invitation of the Muslim Association of NL (MANAL). Attendees: Marion Pardy (Chair); Veeresh Gadag, Hindu Temple, Treasurer; George Powell, The Crossing Church, Director; Muhammad Nazir, MANAL, Secretary; Haseen Khan, MANAL, Director. It was an edifying and enjoyable evening, and heartening to see several of our political representatives present. In this photo are . The photo actually was taken at a postponed International Women’s Day luncheon, Sheraton Hotel, April 5th; another opportunity for education, enjoyment and networking.
TOGETHER WE CAN END POVERTY
WELCOME
The Religious Social Action Coalition is a gathering of Jews, Christians, Muslims, Hindus, Sikhs and others who seek to eliminate poverty in our province and country.
Our focus: A Guaranteed Livable Income and Fairness Impact Studies (akin to gender impact and environmental impact studies to ensure "fairness for all" in major government policies).
structure
The Religious Social Action Coalition is comprised of ten directors. There are representatives from the Jewish, Christian, Sikh, Muslim and Hindu religious communities.
the many facets of poverty
DIRECTORS
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Poverty is general scarcity or dearth, or the state of one who lacks a certain amount of material possessions or money.
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It is a multifaceted concept, which includes social,economic political elements.
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Poverty seems to be chronic or temporary,and most of the time it is closely related to inequality.
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As a dynamic concept,poverty is changing and adapting according to consumption patterns,social dynamics and technological change.
KNOWLEDGE
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The Big Reset” Stakeholders’ Session of Engage NL, July 29, 2021
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The Fairness Prism: Evaluating the Impact of Policy Decisions on Social Inequality
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Letter-Writing Made Easy - a kit to support the concept of a Guaranteed Livable Income in Canada
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Questions and Answers Concerning a Guaranteed Livable Income
Marion Pardy - Chair
The Very Rev. Dr. Marion Pardy
37th Moderator – The United Church of Canada (2000-2003)
Dr. Steven Wolinetz - Vice-Chair
Director
President, Jewish Community Havura
Dr. Veresh Gadag - Treasurer
Hindu Temple Association, St. John's
Muhhamed Nazir - Secretary
Muslim Association of Newfoundland and Labrador
Rev. Paul Lundrigan
Roman Catholic Priest, Archdiocese of St. John’s
Rami Wadhwa
Newfoundland and Labrador Sikh Society
George Powell
Director
Former President (2004-2005)
Canadian Baptists of Atlantic Canada
Haseen Khan
Director
Muslim Association of Newfoundland and Labrador
Captain Steven Barrett
Director
The Salvation Army
Rev Dale Careen
Anglican Priest Diocese of Eastern NL & Lab Pastoral Care Clinician Eastern
Health
Ronan Martal
Secretary, Jewish Community Havura
Sister Betty Morrissey, R.S.M.
Sisters of Mercy
Jai Anand Raghunathan (Jai Ganesh)
Chair Hindu Temple
Articles you will want to read re guaranteed livable basic income –
