Brigitte Gynther Works to Empower Farmworkers
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Channel: United States Conference of Catholic Bishops · 2010 · Nonprofits & Activism
Inspired by her faith, Brigitte works with Interfaith Action (IA) of Southwest Florida to empower and support farmworkers as they pursue fair wages, improved working conditions, and an end to modern day slavery in the fields. Brigitte's work is motivated by Catholic social teachings support for the dignity of the human person and solidarity with the one human family. Brigitte received the 2009 Cardinal Bernardin New Leadership Award from the Catholic Campaign for Human Development (CCHD).
