AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoBiomedical Research Funding: Pew Charitable Trusts announced 10 new Pew Latin American Fellows in Biomedical Sciences, funding two years of lab research in the U.S. on topics including the immune system, sleep and memory, and disease prevention and treatment. Mental Health & Community Care: Pope Leo XIV’s Spain visit highlighted mental health and healing, including a stadium meeting where he responded to young people dealing with depression and a suicide attempt, stressing that God does not abandon those who suffer. Women’s Safety & Violence Prevention: In Barcelona, the Pope addressed femicides at a large prayer vigil, urging leaders to confront abuse and the “poisoned climate” that can lead to violence. Local Wellness Event: Montserrat women are invited to the free EMERGE workshop (June 13) at the Public Library, with faith-based reflection and journaling led by Vanessa Farrell. Montserrat Health System Context: Montserrat’s government has started pension reform work with TELUS Health support, aiming for a more sustainable, transparent retirement system that could affect long-term wellbeing for workers.
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