1. Oscar Romero: “A Voice for the Voiceless”

2. Archbishop of San Salvador El Salvador 1917 - 1980 Archbishop Oscar Romero Credit: Australian Picture Library

3. Aspire not to have more but to be more. Credit: Sprague

4. ARCHBISHOP ROMERO’s life and teachings have had a profound impact on people and communities all around the world.

5. With your support, his spirit lives on in the work of Caritas Australia today.

6. Rice Growing in Cambodia Credit: SPrague

7. Fish Farming in Bougainville Credit: CA/van Gisbergen

8. Sustainable Agriculture in Uganda Credit: CA/Leary

9. Peace Building in Papua New Guinea Credit: CA/McMahon

10. Human Rights Program in East Timor Credit: Heng

11. Safe Water in Tanzania Credit: CA/Eves

12. Maternal Health Program in Bangladesh Credit: CA/Eves

13. Australian Indigenous Health Program Credit: Russell Shakespeare

14. DEYSI from the HIV/AIDS Prevention Program El Salvador “Equipo Contra El SIDA” Credit: CA/Marg Fyfe

15. “Nearly 30 years ago…Romero challenged all in the Church to be totally immersed in the lives of the poor.”

16. Deysi asks “Who in El Salvador today are the poorest of God’s poor if not individuals and families living with HIV and AIDS?”

17. “After Archbishop Romero’s death we were afraid to speak out Credit: CA/Marg Fyfe because we saw so many people lose their lives and disappear.”

18. “However his death has sown a seed in the heart of many Salvadorans. Our challenge today is to continue to work to alleviate the suffering and oppression” says Deysi.

19. 2005 marked the 25 th Anniversary of Romero’s death.

20. Credit: Euipo Maiz

21. He dared to speak out for his people.

22. Romero inspires us to make a difference. What will you do today?

23. Caritas Australia www.caritas.org.au 1800 024 413