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Making a visible change
The United World Project is a global initiative that connects people, communities, and organizations committed to building a more united and fraternal world. Inspired by the vision of the Focolare Movement, it fosters a culture of peace that grows from everyday life and reaches international arenas. Explore our mission, values, and history to find your place in the movement for a united world.
Our Mission
The United World Project brings people, organizations, and movements together to build a more united and fraternal world. Through global connections and collective action, we foster a culture of unity at every level—from individuals to institutions.
Our Values
These are the values that guide everything we do and bring our global community together.
Unity
We believe unity is essential to solve the most pressing challenges in a divided world. We build bridges across borders, beliefs, and generations.
Fraternity
We act with the deep awareness that we all belong to one human family. Our shared home calls us to care for one another and for the planet.
Diversity
We celebrate different cultures, faiths and perspectives. For us, unity does not erase differences, it thrives in them.
Collaboration
We join forces with individuals, communities, and movements to create lasting impact.
Impact
We turn ideas into action. Every small step counts when building a more just, peaceful, and united world.
Our Pillars
Sharing inspiring stories
Mobilizing global action
Our story
The United World Project was launched during GenFest 2012 and is now a global movement. People of all ages and cultures are driving change and building a more united world. Here are some of our key milestones:2012
Genfest
Official launch of the United World Project at the GenFest - “Let’s Bridge”, the international youth festival organized by the Focolare Movement.
September 2012
Brazil
Presentation of the United World Project to the Federal Senate of Brazil.
December 2012
2013
UNESCO
UNESCO President Madame Bogyay receives a delegation from the United World Project in Paris, France.
February 2013
Bethlehem
The United World Project team holds its first conference during United World Week 2013, exploring the vision of humanity as one global family.
April 2013
Y4UW
Youth for a United World (Y4UW) presents the United World Project at World Youth Day, a global event promoted by the Catholic Church in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
July 2013
Nobel Prize
The United World Project petition is signed by Nobel Prize winner (1987) Oscar Arias Sanchez, former President of Costa Rica.
September 2013
Youth Forum
Youth for a United World representatives take part in the UNESCO Youth Forum, sharing practical experiences that inspired the moderator to suggest creating a “map of good practices” for UNESCO.
October 2013
2014
Nairobi
The United World Project holds its first intercultural workshop in Nairobi, Kenya, exploring diverse perspectives on humanity as one family.
May 2014
Argentina
The first United World Project international event, "World Citizen", is hosted in Argentina, bringing together young people passionate about fostering a culture of encounter.
July 2014
Universal Atlas of the Unity of the Human Family
The United World Project publishes its first “Universal Atlas of the Unity of the Human Family,” with a focus on Africa.
July 2014
2015
United Nations
Maria Voce, President of the Focolare Movement, is invited to speak at the United Nations' “High-Level General Assembly Thematic Debate on Promoting Tolerance and Reconciliation,” focused on fostering peaceful, inclusive societies and countering violent extremism. In her speech, Dr. Voce highlights the United World Project.
April 2015
India
The United World Project is presented to youth from around the world, including representatives from various religions, during United World Week 2015 in Mumbai, India.
April 2015
Open Your Borders
The "Open Your Borders" initiative is launched to emphasize the importance of peacebuilding at all levels.
September 2015
2016
World Peace Forum
United World Project's peace-building initiatives are present at the World Peace Forum by the Youth for a United World, in Luxembourg.
May 2016
Reinventing Peace
Youth for a United World presents the latest report of the United World Project at UNESCO, during the “Reinventing Peace” event in Paris. The event marked 20 years since Chiara Lubich received the UNESCO Peace Education Prize.
November 2016
2017
Chantal Grevin
Chantal Grevin, chief representative of New Humanity NGO at UNESCO, addresses the 39th General Conference, highlighting Youth for a United World's work within the United World Project as a way to counter violent extremism and promote a sense of global family.
November 2017
2018
United World Ambassadors
The “United World Ambassadors” program is launched, training 25 young people from around the world to report on United World Week and document real-life stories and good practices to share with national and international institutions.
February 2018
Genfest
At GenFest in the Philippines, a new phase of the United World Project is launched: a six-year youth engagement journey called Pathways for a United World.
July 2018
2024
United World Communities
United World Communities was launched at GenFest in Brazil, aiming to become a global network where people learn, collaborate, and act together to build a more united world.
July 2024
Our Promoters
The United World Project is the main initiative of New Humanity, an NGO that promotes the idea of a united world, where all people are seen as members of one human family, in line with Article 1 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
