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24.03.2015

Congo: a forgotten war

Interview with Congolese biologist Pierre Kabeza: «there are things we cannot understand or see clearly if not with eyes that have cried.» His commitment for his own people. The Democratic Republic of Congo: a big country with immense natural resources....

21.03.2015

From Pakistan, after the tragedy

United in the immense pain of the Christians and of many, we remember the victims of the attack in Lahore, and continue to pray unceasingly for the gift of peace. A testimonial from Pakistan. «Just after a few hours from...

19.03.2015

Middle East: the force of love against terrorism

Two Lebanese youth give a “live” report on their friends in Syria, Jordan, and Iraq. A story of suffering that opens out to new hope. «The two of us from Lebanon are grateful for this opportunity to speak before such...

17.03.2015

United World Project – Video challenge‏

From the 15th of March, it starts an international contest that will involve all the people around the world. The contest will end on 10th of May. It is very easy:...

14.03.2015

Politics for Unity: Italian politics remembers Chiara Lubich

Chiara Lubich: unity and politics March 12 , in the Hall of the Parliamentary Group of the Montecitorio Palace in Rome , was held the first round of the international program "Politics for Unity. Making a world of difference". The...

12.03.2015

For Europe to act as its people would like it to act

UNHCR calls for more robust search-and-rescue operation on Mediterranean A line of hearses wait at the harbor on Lampedusa Island to collect bodies of people who lost their lives in this week's high seas tragedy. The UN refugee agency called...

10.03.2015

Niger: Massive food-aid project for people fleeing conflict in Nigeria

Food and essential items given to the refugees The clashes and resulting poor security have nearly emptied border towns and villages in north-eastern Nigeria, as people have fled to Niger. “Unlike previous waves of displaced people, those arriving today seem...

07.03.2015

Tunisia: Condem violence and remain united

Protest against terrorism in Tunis An anti-terrorism protest has drawn large crowds in Tunis. Chanting “Free Tunisia, out with terrorism”, the rally took place under a heavy police presence. It comes shortly after Islamist militants linked to Al-Qaeda killed four...

05.03.2015

Philippines: Social Media for peace

The account of a young communicator in face of the tragic events that struck the country «The country is undergoing a very difficult period. In fact a police contingent sent to arrest some terrorist suspects, was attacked by the fighters...

03.03.2015

World leaders make record-breaking commitment to protect poorest children with vaccines

The Vaccine Alliance on the path to immunise a further 300 million children and save up to 6 million more lives Hundreds of millions of children living in the world’s poorest countries will receive life-saving vaccines as a result of...

28.02.2015

#DoYouCare? Do you care about dialogue?

That was the theme of this year’s “Regenerate,” an annual event of the young people of the Focolare Movement from Ireland and Great Britain. Following recent events in Paris, dialogue has become a pressing challenge. The group of 80 young...

26.02.2015

“50 Acts of Giving Back”: Couple Cancels Traditional Wedding to Give Back to Others

A young couple took their plans for a traditional wedding and honeymoon and turned it in to a beautiful opportunity to give. "Shocked and frozen." Those are two words that Mark and Ismini Svensson say perfectly describe their families' reaction...

24.02.2015

Turkish Men In Miniskirts Defend Women’s Rights After Murder Of Student Ozgecan Aslan

"If a woman who wears a miniskirt is sending an invitation about what will happen to her, then we are also sending an invitation!” Men in Turkey and neighbouring Azerbaijan are spearheading a protest meme in honour of a woman...

21.02.2015

Naples: Families with a Heart

A project that assists adoptive families, organised by the New Families Association, is implemented with support from the Banco di Napoli Foundation. The importance of supporting families during and after the adoption process. All the documents are stamped and now...

19.02.2015

Filipino Church housing project for Typhoon Yolanda victims nearing completion

Fr Gariguez, executive secretary of CBCP-NASSA, said that 80 per cent of the work is done. The rest will be ready by the end of March. In all, 3,753 houses will be built. In addition to a roof, the Church...

17.02.2015

Zlatan Ibrahimović: 50 names tattooed on his body for World Food Programme

"There are names no one cares to remember, that no one cheers for: the 805 million people suffering from hunger in the world today" He may be one of the biggest names in world football, but it was the names...

A group of boys displaced by violence in South Sudan, playing in a UNICEF-supported child friendly space.

14.02.2015

UN-backed report urges greater violence-prevention efforts for Africa’s children

Freedom from violence remains critical to achieving a sustainable future in which every child can grow up healthy, resilient, well-educated, culturally sensitive and effectively protected. African girls and boys continue to be subjected to distressing levels of physical, sexual and...

12.02.2015

Ukraine: The only just word is peace

As the world watches the tragic events that are unfolding in Ukraine, the Pope invokes peace. The small Focolare community joins with other Christians to “protest” with their prayers. During the General Audience of February 4, 2015 Pope Francis stated:...

10.02.2015

A sign of light against human trafficking

The first International Day of Prayer and Awareness Against Human Trafficking celebrated on February 8, 2015 was strongly supported by Pope Francis, and was promoted by the varied world of Religious congregations and institutes with the patronage of two major...

07.02.2015

Human trafficking in Sri Lanka, a heinous crime that undermines families and society

Many Sri Lankans seek work and easy money in the Gulf, the Middle East, Malaysia and Singapore. However, the poorly educated and the unskilled have become the victims of human trafficking, including prostitution and forced labour. A Sister of the...