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Guaranì Project of the Focolare in Paraguay
A small citron tree, it is the sacred symbol of Yary Mirì, the Avà Guaranì community with which a group of the Focolare Movement in Paraguay came in contact. The story of a friendship which resulted in concrete and important actions.
Stories from Bosnia
“After the tragedy of the last years, Sarajevo, can become a city with positive stories to tell, where step by step the people are building a reconciled humanity.” The words of Zdravka Gutic, a Bosnian woman and politician.
City in Dialogue: Networks of light to inhabit the planet
The meeting that was promoted by Focolare’s New Humanity Movement, Youth For A United World and the United World Project dealt with the challenges and futures of cities around the world.
Philippines: Interfaith Harmony Week
In Manila a series of events and activities has strengthened the friendship and cooperation among religions. The active involvement of the Focolare.
In Ecuador, a festival of peace in the middle of the world
The centre of the 2016 United World Week will be Ecuador where interculturalism, peace and unity in diversity will be celebrated. Events will include opportunities to know and be enriched by the diversity of ethnic cultures in the country.
2016 United World Week and Run4Unity
The annual event of the Youth for A United World will be from 1-10 May 2016. Actions for peace at all latitudes, under the motto: «Link cultures – Un camino para la paz». #4peace
Palestinian territories: “trying at least not to hate.”
Interview with Nasri K., Palestinian volunteer of the Focolare Movement, a Greek-Orthodox Christian, architect and municipal councillor of Beit Sahour, 1 km south of Bethlehem. In search of a possible coexistence.
Ecuador: LINK CULTURES – Un Camino para la Paz (A Path For Peace)
The centre of the 2016 United World Week will be Ecuador where interculturalism, peace and unity in diversity will be celebrated. Events will include opportunities to know and be enriched by the diversity of ethnic cultures in the country.
Building peace in Burundi
Burundi is still suffering the consequences of a twelve year civil war. The testimony of one young Burundian and his personal commitment to peace.
An open letter from Belgium
Twenty four year old Samuel Verhegge from Brussels, tells about his own March 22, 1016. In the midst of the general discouragement and pervasive xonphobic sentiments, he tries to find a glimmer of light.
Long Distance Support in Myanmar
A growth opportunity for everyone – families as well as supporters – in a process of promoting life and growth. The testimony of local witnesses.
Congo: the family and peace
In response to the inititative taken by the Congolese bishops following the Synod on the Family, the Focolare Movement remembers Chiara Lubich on the 8th anniversary of her birthday in Heaven. In solidarity with the family.
Thought of the day
Joy!
Joy!