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11.08.2023
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...
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09.08.2023
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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21.07.2023
Mexico: entrepreneurship from the periphery
Three youth that never give up on accepting what is a condemnation for their land, transforming it in a business opportunity. With an eye for integral ecology and a heart for fraternity. Starting is never easy. We all have experienced,...
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17.07.2023
“Linea d’ombra”: a new episode of ‘Sparks’ is out!
From 16th July 2023, you can find the latest episode on United World Project podcast; it tells the story of a couple from Trieste (Italy); founders of “Linea d’ombra” (Shadow line), an organisation that offers first aid to migrants. Defending...
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14.07.2023
Empathy and fear, the present and human nature: interview with director Cristian Mungiu | Part 2
“R.M.N” (“Wild Animals”), his last film, is set in a small country of Transylvania, where the balance of the local community (made up of different ethnic groups) is put to the test by the arrival of some Sri-Lankan workers. The...
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11.07.2023
Empathy and fear, the present and human nature: interview with director Cristian Mungiu | Part 1
“R.M.N” (“Wild Animals”), his last film, is set in a small country of Transylvania, where the balance of the local community (made up of different ethnic groups) is put to the test by the arrival of some Sri-Lankan workers. The...
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07.07.2023
Japan: women at the forefront of suicide prevention
In Japan, a group of women of different religions has set up the ‘CommuniHeart project’, a suicide prevention project that focuses on self-awareness, communication and community support. The CommuniHeart project is organised by Religions for Peace Japan (World Conference of...
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04.07.2023
The Economy of Francesco, the second international Summer School
Exploring narrative, social and spiritual capital as pathways to fraternity; an international summer school for 80 young people in La Verna (Italy), symbolic stronghold of Franciscan spirituality. Five days in the company of Saint Francis; come and make yourselves at...
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30.06.2023
Living Peace: an intense month of June
The past month was rich of small and big initiatives for the activists of Living Peace International around the whole world. Numerous are the projects, meetings, courses, and activities to spread and educate on the culture of peace. Here, we...
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23.06.2023
NON-GOVERNMENTAL ORGANISATIONS, VOLUNTEERS AND LOCAL COMMUNITIES
An international volunteering programme that appeals to everyone As well as an international voluntary outreach project, for young people aged between 18-35, who offer their gifts and services, Milonga is an adventure of unity built in collaboration with non-governmental organisations...
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16.06.2023
SPARKS (the podcast): stories of the changemakers among us
Today, the first episode of the new podcast, produced by the United World Project, has been published. The podcast tells stories of changemakers that have decided to start a new business, inspired by a spark that pushed them to act...
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13.06.2023
Castro, the economy, the sanctity and the value of forgiveness
Castro Chacussanga’s journey of self discovery, through pain and forgiveness. A journey narrated during the opening event of the United World Week in the citadel of Loppiano. “I would like to tell you about a story of a boy born...
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09.06.2023 United World Week
Cameroon: sharing with displaced people
By Nkemajen Regina Mangoh Since 2016, Cameroon has been facing a sociopolitical crisis in the English-speaking part of the country. One of the consequences of this crisis has been the forced displacement of hundreds of thousands of Cameroonians from their...
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02.06.2023 United World Week
Caring for the Italian beaches: the experiences of the youngest
Summer in the Mediterranean region is beginning and with this also the increasing time passed at the beach. In Italy, many are the initiatives put into action by many volunteers to clean the beaches after the winter sea storms, in...
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