As the year draws to a close, we pause to reflect on the journey taken and look with hope to the road ahead. The Christmas lights, shining in our homes and communities, remind us that even in the darkest moments there is a glimmer of light, a sign of hope, renewal, and grace.
From CADIS, this light embodies our vision of building ecologically converted and resilient communities. It is a vision rooted in the evangelical call to care for creation and for others, especially the most vulnerable. In the face of increasing disasters and climate change, promoting resilience means not only rebuilding what has been lost, but also reimagining communities as places of harmony between humanity and nature.
Over the past year, CADIS has walked alongside communities facing the dual challenge of ecological and social fragility and vulnerability. We have seen firsthand the power of resilience that can lead to transformation: where devastated fields have become fertile again thanks to sustainable practices, where disaster survivors have regained dignity through empowerment and resilience-building, and where vulnerable communities have grown stronger, united by a shared purpose and the vision of caring for our common home, God's creation.
In these stories we see the seeds of ecological conversion taking root. It is a journey to recognize that we are stewards, not owners, of the earth and that true resilience is born when we nurture the interconnected web of life.
As we celebrate Christmas, let us remember that the birth of Christ calls us to be bearers of light, to bring hope where shadows persist, to heal where wounds remain, and to renew where despair threatens. This season invites us to take up our mission of love in action, building communities that not only recover from disasters but flourish sustainably.
The new year offers us the opportunity to deepen this commitment. With your collaboration, CADIS is ready to expand its efforts to promote ecological justice, reduce vulnerabilities, and create systems of care that honor both people and the planet.
To our supporters, donors, and partners, we extend our most sincere gratitude. Your faith in our vision fuels our work. Your generosity lights the path that leads us to transform the lives of disaster victims and build communities where all can thrive in dignity and harmony with creation.
On behalf of disaster survivors and our committed partners in the field, we kindly ask you to share your blessings with CADIS International. Your generous support allows us to continue our vital mission. Urgent needs persist and we must not turn away from those in disastrous situations. Together, we can make a profound difference.
As we enter 2025, let us carry this light together. May it remind us that no challenge is insurmountable when we walk as one family, united in love and purpose. May the peace and joy of Christmas fill your hearts and may the new year bring new strength for our shared mission.
Together, we are more than a glimmer of light: we are beacons of hope for a world that is resilient, just, and in harmony with creation.
Warm Christmas blessings and best wishes for the new year,
CADIS International
