Collaboration with Friends of Nano
Friends of Nano (FoN) movement is a worldwide community of lay women and men who share their core values- Partnership with the Divine, Covenant with Creation, Passion for the Poorest. This movement shares a common vision and charism with the Presentation Congregation and are in sync with the Presentation Mission- Live contemplatively, Walk lightly and Witness Prophetically.
Who are we?
The Friends of Nano, South India Province, is an association of individuals collaborating with the Presentation Sisters (PBVMs) to carry forward the charism of Nano Nagle in India. Coming from states of Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, Goa, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu, we address diverse social concerns shaped by our geographical contexts. Our mission is rooted in the core values We are guided in understanding and responding to the needs of our time-just as Nano Nagle did in hers-offering insight, purpose, and a shared commitment for transformative action.
Our Vision
We support and encourage each other to deepen our awareness of the Divine within. We aim to bring about a better quality of life, greater equality and respect for all especially for those whom society has made poor and care of earth and its sustainability
Our Mission
We continue to share in the dream of Nano:
What if we consciously spend ourselves for the poor and for the Earth made poor?
What if we consciously love one another and care for the Earth, our common Home.
Communication
Nano’s Echo - International News brief
Nano’s Messenger - A quarterly online newsletter shared on the Friends of Nano (FoN), South India Province WhatsApp group. It features a compilation of activities undertaken by various FoN groups across the states within the Province.
Resource Book: FoN Guidelines - South India Province
Collaboration with IPA
To honour and advance…
The rights of women and children:
The rights of Earth:
The Rights of indigenous/ tribal people:
The Eco Group meets last Saturday of every month for reporting, and planning on the following ongoing agenda:
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
Responsible Consumption
Renewable Energy
Waste management
Regenerative Agriculture
Climate Action Groups
Tree Planting
Water Recycling
Raise Awareness on IPA Strategic Goals
The UN advocacy focus: the elimination of violence against women and children