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Peace as the only option, international Mppu appeal

15 NOVEMBER 2023 BY Maria Bencivenni, Spirito Oderda The roots, method and purpose of the appeal promoted on a global scale by the political Movement for unity, together with a trace for reflection, affirm: “No more war in the world,...

Podcast Sparks - Episode 6

Sparks: the story of Reina, who saves the children from the streets of Bolivia

The last episode of Sparks is out now! Today, on November 16, 2023, the sixth episode of the “Sparks” podcast is released. This time, we narrate to you the story of Reina, from Bolivia. Raised in an orphanage, as an...

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milONGa: 8 years of international volunteering

By Janeth Cárdenas Belmonte Some of the experiences and impressions of the volunteers who, in the last eight years, participated in the international volunteering program of milONGa. We cannot wait to immerse ourselves in a new culture, in new relationships,...

National award – EoC Brazil: “Jovem de Impacto: eu sou!”

Jovem de Impacto: Eu sou (Impact youth: I am!): an award that encourages young people to propose sustainable solutions to the social and environmental problems of our time Between 11 October and 22 November, young people aged between 18 and...

Udisha – A new dawn

The work, aims and hopes of Project Udisha, in Mumbai, India, which supports children and families in the shanty towns of Goregaon and Malad. Since its beginning 26 years ago, and the hope of a better future it has given...

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Lilly Satidtanasarn: the climate battle of a teenager from Thailand | Sparks Podcast

In this episode of Sparks, we bring you the story of this remarkable teenager who devoted almost all her life to raising awareness about climate issues. Do not miss Lilly’s story: click here to listen now! 16 years ago in...

Genfest 2024

Towards Genfest 2024

Genfest, the world meeting of young people of the Focolare Movement, will take place from 12th to 24th July 2024. This time it will have many new elements: it will be held in various places in Latin America, where young...

Margaret Karram: rediscovering the path of respect for human rights through dialogue and reconciliation

The statement by the President of the Focolare Movement following the outbreak of serious violence in the Holy Land on 7 October 2023. There are no words that can express the infinite suffering that I have in my heart for...

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Sportmeet for a United World: at the roots of authentic values

Maria Grazia Berretta The 10th International Congress of Sportmeet for a United World was recently held in São Sebastião, Brazil – 20 years after its inception. It continues to promote a culture and practice of sport that can contribute to...

Economy of Francesco: IV international event online after Assisi

One year after the historic 2022 meeting with Pope Francis, the meeting of young economists, entrepreneurs and change-makers returns to put the person and the common good back at the centre of economic action. Pope Francis said it clearly: “Those...

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Io Capitano: love overcomes hell

From the Venice Film Festival awards, comes a beautiful film ‘Io Capitano’ (The Captain) by Matteo Garrone: an account of the dramatic journey of two young adolescents from Senegal to Italy, crossing the desert and sea and above all overcoming...

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Agir Ambiental: the love that gives life to an NGO

Out now is the fourth episode of the Sparks podcast: it narrates the story of a young Brazilian couple that, by uniting their skills, gave life to an NGO that deals with sustainability, communication and technology, collaborating with big companies...

‘To live on the border is to look beyond oneself’

Ron Sibugan lives on the border between El Paso, Texas and Ciudad Juárez in Mexico. Being on the border among migrants from Central America, Africa, Russia and Turkey has changed his perspective on migration and on himself. The border is...

Stories wanted! EoF: the challenge of transforming the economy through new narrations

The Economy of Francesco is preparing its fourth global event and issues an invitation to participate in a competition that includes multiple narrative and artistic expressions. In this process of the economy’s transformation, new narrative capitals need to be built....

Syria: peace among the vulnerable, peace for all

A conference, a speech and a testimony, so as not to forget the wars no one speaks of anymore, to believe that peace is still possible. It is more urgent than ever, Pope Francis never tires to repeat, that our...

The third episode of “Sparks” is out. The Orphalese Project: A journey to the mountain top!

By Rita Amidi The third episode of the United World Project Podcast is out now! Prepare your hiking gear and keep going till you get to the top of the mountain! In this episode, you will meet Yara Ward, a...

International Youth Day 2023

By Gio Francisco – United World Ambassador [Manila, Philippines] New Humanity NGO and its youth sector, the Youth for a United World, joyfully joins the rest of the world in observing this year’s International Youth Day 2023. In recent years,...

Bergoglio, Lisbon and the love for cinema

Amongst the various cinematic initiatives of Lisbon 2023, there was an interesting review presented in the days before the WYD (28/31st of July) on the cinema loved by Pope Francis. A handful of classics dense with value and meaning, to...

For an ecological social transformation: in “transversal” dialogue starting from Laudato Si’

An international conference entitled: “For an ecological social transformation” will be held at the Sophia University of Loppiano from the 11th to the 13th of January 2024. Scholars, researchers, degree/license and PhD students are invited to submit an abstract of...

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