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Mutual respect and sensitivity

Meeting people of other religions personally helps you understand their cultures and traditions and is the best remedy against prejudices. Here are three examples of how to dial up the interreligious dialogue in everyday life. Coping with anti-Muslim sentimentRecently there...

Religions merge in Daraweesh Carnival, Egyptian music and dance festival

A celebration of the three monotheistic religions in Egypt, that’s the main idea behind the Daraweesh Carnival, a festive and colourful event which took place on Friday, June 12 in the streets of Old Cairo. Participants had the opportunity to...

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Going on with other fragments from the United World Week 2015

Like every year, in early May the Youth for a United World all over the world have made a lot of activities and initiatives within the United World Week. Below you find some other fragments (and others at these links:...

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Argentina: “Clothes fair”

In a parish in Córdoba (Argentina) a group of young people roll up their sleeves, spurred by the desire to put the Gospel into practice. Love for those in need stimulates their creativity. In 2011, three young people from a...

EU, Brussels: “Coexistence and acceptance of diversities”

At the European Commission’s Headquarters, some religious leaders will gather to reflect on peaceful coexistence and the challenges it has to face. Also the Focolare President, Maria Voce will attend the meeting. The meeting with the religious leaders will take...

Other fragments from the United World Week 2015

Like every year, in early May the Youth for a United World all over the world have made a lot of activities and initiatives within the United World Week. Below you find some other fragments (and others at these links:...

Women, Religion, and Dialogue

The UN Agenda for development post-2015 in discussion in the Vatican, upon the initiative of the Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace. Among the women speakers was Rita Moussalem from the Focolare's Center for Interreligious Dialogue. While gender is the...

Religions in the Global World – Sophia International Summer School 2015

Religions in the Global WorldAugust 25th-30th 2015 Religions are having a strong impact on the international scene, continuing to influence heavily cultures, societies and the broader academic and public debate worldwide. Understanding the role of religions in the global world...

Some other fragments from the United World Week 2015

Like every year, in early May the Youth for a United World all over the world have made a lot of activities and initiatives within the United World Week. Below you find some other fragments (and others at this link)....

Poland: Christian-Muslim Dialogue in Katowice

The 3rd Christians Amongst Muslims Day is held on May 29, 2015, at the Doha Centre for Dialogue and Culture: “Isa bin Marjam/Jesus Christ – Brother of each one of us.” Focolare president and co-president, Maria Voce and Jesús Morán...

Sikh Harman Singh removes turban to help injured child

"He needs something on his head because he's bleeding. That's my job - to help. And I think anyone else would have done the same as me." New Zealand Sikh man is being hailed a hero after removing his turban...

Some fragments from the United World Week 2015 all over the world…

Like every year, in early May the Youth for a United World all over the world have made a lot of activities and initiatives within the United World Week. Below you find some fragments: Chaco, Argentina. "Change the face". In...

Economy of Communion: a path for Africa?

The first international and pan-African EoC school is underway: involving the dynamism of a young population with high aspirations and dreams amid the great challenges facing the continent. «We are a new generation that wants to take the helm of...

Assistance to the children and families of the slums of Mumbai

Udisha is a Sanskrit word which indicates the “first rays of the sun” and symbolizes the hope we want to give to the children of our project (see the PPT). Mumbai, called Bombay till a few years ago, is a...

Jordan – WFP pilots supplementary School Feeding in Madaba, thanks to Canadian support

Providing school meals, improving health and nutritional awareness The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP), in collaboration with the Royal Health Awareness Society and the Ministry of Education, has started a pilot project to provide school meals to around 2,300...

Living Peace 2015: Words and Images from Cairo

1300 students and professors of Egyptian schools and universities witness their commitment to peace “The Peace Forum was a unique experience. I enjoyed every moment of the programme. Such a meeting (. . .) makes one hope that better days...

United World Week and Run4Unity 2015

A ten-day worldwide initiative aims at creating awareness about the daily effort to build peace. Some flash from the Holy Land, Syria, Congo, Argentina, Hong Kong, Macau, Germany, Slovakia and Portugal. Focolare Youth and children and their many friends. Signs...

Stop wasting food, Sustainable agriculture, Food for all

Eradicate hunger and malnutrition. Halt the rise in obesity by promoting a culture of prevention. Expo Milano 2015 is the Universal Exhibition that Milan, Italy, will host from May 1 to October 31, 2015. Over this six-month period, Milan will...

A day of friendship between Copts and Catholics

May 10th marks the anniversary of the encounter between the Bishop of Rome and the head of the Coptic Church, the largest Christian church in Egypt. Traveling the path towards visible unity. Some comments from Sherin, focolarina from the Coptic...

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