Networking

Library and documentation:
The EPIZ library provides around 4000 media resources on the topic of Global Learning/One World: specialist literature and magazines, teaching materials (slides, videos, maps, materials specially designed for
classroom use), as well as kits containing hands-on materials. All items can be borrowed (you can pick them up in person, please phone in advance).

We run pedagogical events in the field of Global Learning:
Continuing education, creative workshops for students, teachers and youth groups

• We coordinate "Network Global Education Berlin"

Projects:

• "Kampagne Globales Lernen in der beruflichen Bildung" (Campaign on Global Education in Vocational Training) 2004/2005
• "Schools with Global Profile"
• We offer advice for schools as well as for other educational institutions

Injustice calls for resistance – justice calls for support

The Christian Initiative Romero (CIR) was established 25 years ago as a means to express Christian solidarity with the Central American liberation movements in Nicaragua, El Salvador and Guatemala. In 1985 the organization took on the name of San Salvador's assassinated archbishop Oscar Arnulfo Romero, because he is a symbol for Central America. He combined the struggle for Human Rights with the fight against poverty. In memory of Oscar A. Romero we are pursuing social and political justice.

The conflicts in Central America have been resolved, democratization is increasingly catching on, and yet the social problems have not come closer to any kind of solution. It is more important now than ever before to show solidarity with the poor majority of people, but it has become more difficult to identify specific approaches. This is why the CIR has shifted its approach from specialized programs for every single country to more subject-oriented work. Instead of focusing on the current situation in Guatemala, El Salvador or Nicaragua the emphasis is mainly set on general topics concerning all countries, such as the rights of child laborers, the modern theology of deliverance, the impacts of globalization and the working conditions in the clothing industry.

Due to the small number of our very specialized staff, we are able to cooperate with organizations based mainly in Central America and give fast support easily.

Using the example of individual projects, we introduce the public to more general problems affecting specific countries. We are concerned to show how our society has an impact on the lives of people in project countries. In our subject-oriented campaign work we point out how you can help the disadvantaged in Central America.