Established by the United Nations in 2005, with the intention of raising awareness of those who are disadvantaged, International Solidarity Day, which is celebrated on 31 August each year, reminds the international community that humanity’s innate attitude is not about hate, discrimination or indifference towards those unable to live with dignity and in freedom, but that of unconditional collaboration and support.
Rediscover the beauty of creation
On 20 June 2026, we mark the first anniversary of the passing of Maria Voce (Emmaus), the first President of the Focolare Movement (2008–2021) after Chiara Lubich. As we remember her, we asked ourselves: how did Emmaus live out unity in everyday life? The focolarine who lived with her during her final years recount a number of small episodes—little “acts of love” if you will —that reveal how mutual love, lived faithfully in every circumstance, lays the foundations for receiving unity as a gift from God.
Reconnecting with school classmates. A whatsApp group and the push to go beyond the mobile phone screen.
The “Expo Fest” concluded a journey that involved 1,300 young people and 105 teams between Italy and Albania carrying out concrete actions of solidarity, active citizenship, environmental care, inclusion and peace.
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