Stories from around the globe show how a united world is already in motion. This platform highlights experiences, initiatives, and projects from people and communities working for unity and peace. Explore what’s happening and get inspired.
<p><em>A second instalment is sent with funds raised in September. The fate of East-West relations is being played out in the Middle East and Iraq. Pope Francis and the Synod issue an appeal. Governments are lukewarm. Aid is coming from around the world. A new international community is defeating the "globalisation of indifference."</em></p> <p>Rome (AsiaNews) - Thanks to the generosity of many readers and friends of AsiaNews, the campaign "Adopt a Christian from Mosul" has raised nearly 700,000 euros (almost US$ 900,000) to fund the basic needs of Christian and Yazidi refugees in Kurdistan, who fled the violence and cruelty. On 10 October, we sent the bishops - who like their faithful are also refugees - a second instalment of 393,297.76 euros raised in September. With 279,219.96 euros raised in August, the total amount sent comes to 672,517.72 euros.</p>
<p><em>EoC entrepreneur Gonzalo Perrín's experience told at the Universidad Nacional de Rosario (Argentina) during the event: "Subsidiarity: An Entrepreneurial Commitment".</em></p> <p><strong>Gonzalo Perrín</strong> would never have imagined becoming the manager of a company producing biscuits at the age of only 29. He did his studies and was preparing to work in the hospitality industry but when he got to know the EoC, he felt contaminated by its philosophy and did not hesitate to leave everything behind. Today he is the director of the company named <strong><a target="_blank" href="http://www.descubriendosabores.com.ar">Pasticcino</a></strong>, a factory inside the <a target="_blank" href="http://www.mariapolis.org.ar/polo-solidaridad/">Polo Solidaridad</a> where 2.500.000 biscuits for coffee are produced monthly to be then distributed to 25 chain stores. Actually, at the moment there are plans to set up a branch office in the <a target="_blank" href="http://www.edc-online.org/en/eoc/industrial-parks/polo-spartaco-en.html">Polo Spartaco</a>, in Sao Paulo (Brazil).
<p><em>In some schools in Latina (Central Italy), a creative workshop guided 5th and 8th grade students in learning about their emotions: it was part of anti-bullying campaign called “Let’s unBully ourselves”.</em></p> <p>“This has been an unbelievable experience. Now I’ve seen it all! Should I become a teacher in 20 years time, I’ll be telling my students: “I created this program with my former classmates.” And I’ll also tell them that it wouldn’t have been possible without those classmates or the great artist, Antonio”.</p> <p><strong></strong><strong>4,700 glass tiles </strong>were the raw materials that made it possible for a creative workshop to be held over 12 sessions. All the students described the experience as a “memorable” one, allowing them to unleash their imagination and to have respect for others by working alongside them. The workshop, inspired by the spirituality of the Focolare Movement, and designed by the Alessandro Mammucari Association – a partner of the “Let’s unBully ourselves” initiative promoted by the Latina municipality – used art as a medium to transmit the message.</p>
<p><em>Geneva: New Humanity's contribution to the conference "Hope or Utopia? The Civilization of Love"</em></p> <p>On 30th October last, in the Library of the Palais des Nations in Geneva, the conference "<strong>Hope or Utopia? The Civilization of Love</strong>" took place. The event <strong>marked the celebration of the figure of Pope Paul VI at the UN</strong>, through the presentation of the book "The civilization of love according to Paul VI" and the participation of important authorities and academics. Also present was <strong>Dr. Jorge M. Dias Ferreira</strong>, chief representative of <a target="_self" href="http://www.new-humanity.org/en/geneva.html">New Humanity in Geneva</a>, who, on behalf of his NGO, gave the closing speech.</p>
<p><em>On Friday 26 the pontiff has received in Vatican 473 members of the General Assembly of the Focolare Movement. Among them, a group of Youth for a United World who have given to the pope a copy of the <a href="it/dossier-uwp-it.html" target="_blank">"Atlas of universal fraternity"</a>.</em></p> <p><strong>Clementine Hall, Vatican - </strong>With Pope Bergoglio Friday, September 26, in private hearing there were 473 participants of the General Assembly of the Focolare Movement gathered at Castel Gandolfo from first days of September for the election of the President (confirmed Maria Voce), the new co-president (Jesus Moran) and 30 general councilors.</p> <p><strong>Among those there were a group </strong>of the Youth for a United World, youthful expression of the Focolare Movement, which gave the pope a copy of the <a href="it/dossier-uwp-it.html" target="_blank">"Atlas of universal fraternity"</a>. Here are some photos of the event.</p>
<p><em>In Monsummano Terme the mayor of Bethlehem Vera Baboun took part to the ninth edition of "Harmony between peoples", sharing guidelines for future projects of friendship between the towns of Valdinievole and Pistoia proposed by the mayor Rinaldo Vanni. The invitation for the next summit for Peace in Ramallah and the signing of a pact of solidarity and fraternity between the municipalities present.</em></p> <p>Montecatini Terme - <strong>After the great march of "Harmony for Peace"</strong> of Saturday, September 20 organized during the ninth edition of "Harmony between peoples", the 25 September arrived a new piece for great mosaic of the event (consult the article: <a href="en/home/10-news/576-dancing-for-peace.html" target="_blank">"Dancing for peace"</a>).</p> <p><strong>Vera Baboun (in the picture), mayor of Bethlehem,</strong> came to the town of Monsummano Terme, on invitation of the mayor Rinaldo Vanni, to explore the possibilities to forge more relationships between the different realities of Valdinievole and Pistoia which acceded to the Protocol "Harmony between peoples." The meeting was attended by mayors of several municipalities: Monsummano Terme, Lamporacchio, Larchwood, Pieve a Niveole, Massa and Cozzile, Buggiano, Ponte Buggianese, Uzzano, Chiesina Uzzanese and Pistoia.</p>
<p><em><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 15.6000003814697px;">The Jewish New Year, is celebrated in 2014 from sundown on September 24 to nightfall on September 26.</span></em></p> <p><strong>Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year,</strong> is celebrated in 2014 from sundown on September 24 to nightfall on September 26. The Hebrew date for Rosh Hashanah is 1 Tishrei 5775.</p> <p><strong>Though Rosh Hashanah literally means</strong> "head of the year," the holiday actually takes place on the first two days of the Hebrew month of Tishrei, which is the seventh month on the Hebrew calendar. This is because Rosh Hashanah, one of four new years in the Jewish year, is considered the new year of people, animals and legal contracts. In the Jewish oral tradition, Rosh Hashanah marks the completion of the creation of the world. (...)
<p><em>What is the role of education when it comes to preserving minority languages? Learning World takes a look.</em></p> <p><strong>Unesco estimates that half of more than 6,000</strong> languages spoken today will disappear by the end of the century.</p> <p><strong>There are all sorts of reasons why</strong> some languages die and others thrive. We go to Kenya to report on efforts to keep alive the Yakku language, which is spoken by only ten people in a remote area of central Kenya.</p> <p><strong>We speak to a linguist in Hungary</strong> who works for the UN on minority rights.
<p><em>The former Communist country, which was once declared the world's first "atheist state", was an example to the the world, said the pontiff. Follow a part of the pope's speech: pills to build fraternity.</em></p> <p><strong>In his first trip to a Muslim-majority country,</strong> Pope Francis held up Albania as a model of religious harmony compared to the sectarian savagery sweeping across the Middle East.</p> <p><strong>Large crowds lined the broad avenues</strong> of Tirana, the capital, on Sunday as the Pope was driven into the centre of the city after a short flight from Rome.</p> <p><strong>The Pope said that </strong>"religious differences are being distorted and manipulated."</p>
From Nairobi, at the heart of Africa—a continent of 54 rapidly growing nations, where people under 30 account for about 70% of the population—comes a comprehensive proposal for global engagement. It positions younger generations to lead transformative processes, guided by a humanistic, community-oriented vision grounded in reciprocity and shared responsibility.
Communication & Media
In a context where the media can easily be turned into weapons, peace journalism—rooted in the ideas of Johan Galtung—emerges as an essential practice. It does not overlook conflict; rather, it examines its underlying causes and highlights non-violent responses as a path toward building lasting "positive peace".
The story of the Med25 Bel Espoir’s journey around the Mediterranean between spring and autumn 2025. Among the stories shared is that of Carlos Palma, the founder of Living Peace, and Ikram, an ambassador for peace in Algeria.
Interview with Majdi Abdallah, a youth from Palestine travelling on the school ship of peace, Med25 Bel Espoir. An emotional story based on the dialogue in the Mediterranean, the relations and of hope born aboard.
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