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.
Take care of creation
Luzia Wehrle, a Swiss Focolare member, served at the World Council of Churches (WCC) for four decades. She reflects on how she came to work at the WCC in 1969 at the age of 23; the visits of Chiara Lubich, founder of the Focolare Movement; and why she believes nothing can ever separate us from God’s love.
In this episode of What’s Up?, we broaden our horizons, sharing some experiences that have come to us from Algeria and Ukraine, featuring young people and teenagers of the Focolare Movement.
An international seminar on integral ecology, proposing concrete actions in the Season of Creation will take place from 18th-20th September, in Castel Gandolfo (Italy).
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