Josse van der Rest js (1924-2020)

Father Josse van der Rest, a Jesuit born in Belgium, lived in Chile from 1958 until his death. Known in Chile as “The Father of the temporary shelters”

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Father Josse based his actions on three convictions

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    “The rich build first and move in later, while the poor move in and build later.”

  • 2

    “The problem is not the house, but the land. With a piece of land, the poor person is able to build their home.”

  • 3

    “Four planks for now instead of the promise of a permanent home in 10 years.”

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Documental

Have you ever met an angel?

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"I have no other hands but yours"

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Josse van der Rest js (1924-2020)