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ANNA LINDH FOUNDATION 2014 REPORT’S PRESENTATION
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24 October 2014
On 24 october 2014 had been held, at the Chamber of Deputies, the Mediterranean Union Parlamentary Assembly AP-UpM), hon. Khalid Chaouki.
Parliament president Laura Boldrini, opened the meeting addressing her greetings. Among the participant are noteworthy European Parliament Vice President Vice President Davide Sassoli, Foreign Affaire Undersecretary, Benedetto Della Vedova and George Saliba, UPM General Secretary Delegate. Commission works had been structured in three panels dealing with: “Immigration and Integration” “Erasmus program and students and researchers free borderless stay, travel and study in Euro Mediterranean area” and “Foundation Anna Lindh 2014’s report: Social changes and Intercultural manifestations in Euro Mediterranean area”. To open the first session panel have been opened by Prefect Mario Morcone, Internal Affairs Immigration and Civil Freedom Head Department and Laura Thompson, International Migration Office General Vice Director. To the second session joined as speaker Silvia Costa, European Parliament Culture and Education Committee President, Abdelhamid El-Zoheiry, EMUNI’s President and Ivano Dionigi, Bologna University’s Dean and Italian Universities Deans Board International Relationship Delegate. During the last panel Andreu Claret, Anna Lindh Foundation Executive Director presented the Foundation’s 2014 report (coordinated by Eleonora Insalaco) which is focusing on “Social changes and Intercultural manifestations in Euro Mediterranean area”. Della Vedova Undersecretary closed the meeting with the hope Fondazione Mediterraneo could host Executive Board of Anna Lindh Foundation.
SEA, TRAVEL, INTEGRATION: UNESCO WORLD DAY OF SCIENCE FOR PEACE AND DEVELOPMENT
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20 October 2014
The UNESCO World day for Science of Peace and Development, take places the 10th of november of every year in order to put light on the role of science as peace’s factor between people and as way for the economical and social development. Within this aim, governmental and non organizations, local authorities, scientific institutions, universities, schools and media are pushed to organize events to celebrate this day. Focusing on the need to put in place a deeper relationship between Science, Politics and Society, the day is the occasion to highlight science and scientist’s role in the creation of an inclusive and sustainable society in which all the citizens would part of the scientific development. The day, is included as part of Futuro Remoto dedicated to the sea, the meeting will be an occasion of confront between the public and migrant communities on the topics of travel and integration. The manifestation has also the aim to contrast indifference, which, in Italy and Europe often faces the tragic news coming from the Mediterranean, which is always has been crossroad of ideas and cultures and today has becomed a grave for whom are trying to escape from hunger and war. During the event it will be held a poster section in which organizations and ONG will expose and illustrate their experiences and projects sending their materials through a form available at this link. At the same link it is also available the temporary programme.
SEA AND CITIES AS PEACE HABITAT
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20 October 2014
Fondazione Mediterraneo –and its president Capasso and vice president Arcidiacono –supported and joined to the event organized by Istitute of Researches on Third Sector Activities (IRAT) and National Research Council (CNR), in cooperation with Federico II University of Naples and stakeholders who contributed to the regeneration of New York’s waterfront. Within the International Forum of Cultures of Naples, had been held a five days workshop dedicated to young students and Phd students of different subjects but who are focusing their research about the city and the sea. Participants had been invited to cooperate with local communities, internationals speakers, activists and European scholars with the aim to change the urban maritime scenario of Neapolitan city. Moreover, Fondazione Mediterraneo gave a brief speech about the activities held during its 25 years.
SAN FRANCESCO’S HOLIDAY, BLESSING TO ITALY
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04 October 2014
A delegation from Fondazione Mediterraneo joined in Assisi at Saint Francesco’s holiday, bringing with them the feelings of youngers from all over the world and who decided to gather in Naples on the same date. "Three are the messagges which Assisi send to the govern”said the Prime Minister Matteo Renzi during his speech at Saint Francesco’s holiday. "The first - he said – invites us to respect the environment, the Creation and to pursue a human and sustainable way of life”. The second, continued Renzi – starts from the expression “Go and fix our house” which means fix our country, focusing on job issue, public administration, justice and school”. Speaking about job, Renzi mentioned the AST trial of Terni, thinking about “all women and men who are waiting for the end of a difficult negotiation”. "The third message it is about the ‘Perfect Joy’ which refers to a lifestyle and a eco-friendly way of life. A greeting to all people named Francesco and a greeting to all of us named Italy in the hope to carry on our future. “Merry San Francesco’s day to Italy!", ended Renzi.
WORLD YOUTH MEETING FOR PEACE
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04 October 2014
Fondazione Mediterraneo had adhered, promoted and supported the WORLD YOUTH MEETING. The foundation headquarter in Naples had hosted the event’s organization in the last days.
In piazza Plebiscito a Foundation’s delegation leaded by its president Michele Capasso together with Pia Molinari, Jacopo Molinari, Paola Bovier, Fara Paolillo, Suor Maria Pia Giudici and other members hosted youngers from associations and foundation’s network working in cooperation with parishes and Foundation’s network. In this occasion had been spread Suor Maria Pia Giudici’s message to youngers.
WORLD YOUTH MEETING: SUOR MARIA PIA GIUDICI ENTRUSTES TO ARCHBISHOP SEPE HER “DREAM” FOR YOUNGERS
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04 October 2014
Suor Maria Pia Giudici, together with Suor Monica and members of Fondazione Mediterraneo Michele Capasso, Pia Molinari, Jacopo Molinari, Paola Bovier, Fara Paolillo, joined to World Youth Meeting entrusting her “Sogno” for youngers. It had been particulary touching the speech of Cardinal Crescenzio Sepe who recommended to have special consideration for the guys from neapolitan suburbs.
FONDAZIONE MEDITERRANEO AT “SACRIFICE FEAST”
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04 October 2014
A crowd of Islamic devotees have celebrated at Naples ‘Sacrifice feast’ gathering in prayer at piazza Mancini e and Porta Nolana in Naples.
In occasion of the event, a delegation from Fondazione Mediterraneo joined to celebrations, supporting Naples Islamic comunity.
SUOR MARIA PIA GIUDICI AT FONDAZIONE MEDITERRANEO AND MAMT MUSEUM
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04 October 2014
Suor Maria Pia Giudici and Suor Monica - FMA of San Biagio’s order – in visit to Fondazione Mediterraneo and MAMT, have been hosted by president Michele Capasso and from Pia and Jacopo Molinari.
It has been particulary touching relics of the wing “Un Mare, Tre Fedi, la Pace”.
PRESENTATION OF MARIA PIA GIUDICI’S BOOK “QUESTA NOSTRA BUONA TERRA”
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04 October 2014
Fondazione Mediterraneo hosted suor Maria Pia Giudici’s book “Questa nostra buona terra”, which contains Michele Capasso’s preface.
SUOR MARIA PIA GIUDICI DONATES DON GIUSEPPE DIANA’S FOULARD TO WORLD YOUTH MEETING
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04 October 2014
Suor Maria Pia Giudici donated to Michele Capasso Don Giuseppe Diana’s foulard which it is now be hosted in MAMT museum and will be the symbol of World Youth Meeting.