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Algeria: In support of the visually impaired
A project run by “Action for a United World” gives people who are physically challenged the chance to learn new skills and to find employment in such fields as computing, publishing, physiotherapy, music and drama.
Voices from Uganda for Rebuilding the Country
Animated by the spiritual and social message of the Gospel and responsive to the needs of their own people, news from the Ugandan cities of Gulu and Ibanda.
Encounter. Reconciliation. Future.
Christians from more than 300 Movements and Communities in the ecumenical network, Together for Europe, meet in Munich from June 30 to July 2, 2016.
Marsabit, Kenya: A Village Where Peace Reigns
Johnstone is 22 years old and yet he’s respected and listened to by the village elders. This is due to his incessant work for reconciliation through education and sport which helped him succeed in resolving age-old tribal conflicts.
India: Positive results of the Udisha Project
In Mumbai, 120 disadvantaged children take part in the Udisha (sun ray that announces a new dawn) project which offers them a concrete opportunity for human and social development. Their parents dialogue on the harmonic growth of their children and prevention of risks and abuse.
Earthquake in Ecuador, Two Months Later
Reconstruction projects are launched in the Andean country that was hit by an earthquake in April.
Andrew: A real trooper and teacher of life
At the age of ten little Andrew Cicarè was struck by an aggressive disease. In these three years he never stopped smiling, supported by the community of Appignano (Macerata, Italy).
Sharing: the key word in Venezuela
In the light of the growing poverty which is creating severe critical conditions in the population, the Focolare community undertook to intensify communion and work for peace and the common good.
Opting for Brotherhood in the Aftermath of the Orlando Shooting
The dreadful murder of 49 young people at Pulse Night Club has set off a chain of testimonies, commitment, comfort and welcome among members of the Focolare Movement: “We can’t be afraid of showing the power of love and solidarity.”
From Atheism to Belief. Experience shared by a Pastor of the Reformed Church.
A meeting is held between leaders of the World Communion of Reformed Churches (WCRC) and Pope Francis, giving a common witness of God’s merciful love as the antidote to widespread spiritual desertification. The experience of Rev Martin Hoegger.
Indonesia: concert for the refugees
The Youth for a United World of Medan organized a concert that was held on 14 May to promote peace for the refugees camped in Greece. A solidarity bridged through music.
Living the Gospel: Experiencing Peace
The Word of Life invites us to live peace in our families, at work and with those who think differently from us. This is a peace that requires us to build relationships with the people beside us each day.
Thought of the day
Let’s direct ourselves towards those who suffer
Let’s direct ourselves towards those who suffer