Focolare Movement

Unblocking situations of conflict through dialogue

Aug 9, 2014

An appeal for peace, launched by the youth of the Focolare Movement, will kickoff on August 15, 2014

Dialogue_to_unlockThe youth of the Focolare Movement are mobilizing their contacts around the world to work for peace through the launch of an appeal  which affirms the need to practice dialogue as a way to find a solution for conflicts, and it encourages each person to start practicing this on a personal level while proclaiming the message to governments and policy makers. 20140809-02The initiative, which starts on August 15, aims at involving people from all over the world who would like to adhere to this idea, wherever they are, through a page on Facebook where they can sign their membership by posting messages, clips and photos wearing something white. This initiative fits in the various peace campaigns that are being held in individual countries during this time. “Dialogue to unlock” will continue during the coming months while it collaborates with other peace initiatives. “We appeal to governments on all sides of the conflict to end the use of violent means,” the young people write. They intend to take action locally by inviting everyone to be “promoters of dialogue in everyday life”. A current account has been opened for contributions towards the many emergency situations caused by the current conflicts. Its details are the following: C/bank account no. 120434, payable to: Associazione “Azione per un Mondo Unito – Onlus” Via Frascati, 342 – 00040 Rocca di Papa (Rome, Italy) Banca Popolare Etica – Filiale di Roma

IBAN: IT16 G050 1803 2000 0000 0120 434 – SWIFT/BIC CCRTIT2184D Description: Emergency Middle East

Tax deduction is possible for European donors.

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