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ANNA LINDH MEDITERRANEAN FORUM (EN)
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04 April 2013
| The MEDITERRANEAN FORUM OF THE ANNA LINDH FOUNDATION (ALF) took place in Marseille.
The event brought together more than 1000 animators and organizers from civil society organizations, in additions to politicians and is aims to become a reference point, on the one hand, for the relaunch of Euro-Mediterranean dialogue following the Arab Spring uprisings, and for developing an understanding of the social impact of the economic crisis in Europe, on the other. The “recommendations” resulting from the various debates, seminars and meetings will form a road map for a better euro-med policy, in addition to developing and strengthening ALF’s own intercultural mission. In fact, a Steering Committee was set up for the Forum with the Parliamentary Assembly and Secretariat of the Union for the Mediterranean, the European Commission and the Arab League. The Forum was preceded by a series of preparatory meetings in collaboration with local networks:, Istanbul June 2012; Women, Casablanca, November 2012; Media & perceptions, Palermo July2012 and Barcelona March 2013; Young activists, Luxemburg, September 2012; Migration and the Mediterranean cultural diversity, Algeria, March 2013. Moreover, in preparation for the Forum, ALF collaborated with UNESCO, the Council of Europe, the Alliance of Civilizations. Those attending the Forum included a delegation from the ALF Italian Network, set up in 2004 thanks to the collaboration and commitment of the Fondazione Mediterraneo and its President Michele Capasso. The Italian delegation, accompanied by representatives of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and led by national coordinators - Fondazione Mediterraneo,Fispmed ONLUS, Paralleli-Istituto euromediterraneo per il Nord Ovest – noted the participaton of the following associative members: Associazione Culturale Il Tamarindo,Etnobarometro (Ethnobarometer), Lunaria, CinemovelFoundation, CE.S.I.E-Centro Studi ed Iniziative Europeo,Teatro dell'Argine, Coppem, Euro-Med Centre Ragusa,aMAZElab, Cooperazione per lo Sviluppo dei Paesi Emergenti (Cospe), Unimed - Unione delle Università del Mediterraneo, Ente Nazionale per la protezione e l'assistenza dei sordi Ens-Onlus, Corrente Rosa, Delfino Lavoro soc. cooperativa sociale, Mine Vaganti European Youth Group, Peipli, Flame-Florence Art Music Ensemble,Università Uninettuno. On that occasion, President Michele Capasso presented his book "La Grande Méditerranée" and the work of the Fondazione Mediterraneo in over 20 years of activities. |
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MEETING OF THE HEADS OF ALF NATIONAL NETWORKS
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04 April 2013
| From 4 April 2013 the Meeting of Heads of the ALF National Networks was held in Marseille. As Head of the Italian Network, President Capasso participated for the Fondazione Mediterraneo while Elisa Adorno presented the Istituto Paralleli del Nord Ovest and Paolo Segala the Fispmed. |  |
CGLU HAS A MEDITERRANEAN AERIAL. MEETING BETWEEN ELECTED MEMBERS AND YOUNG PEOPLE
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04 April 2013
| In the new Headquarters in Villa Méditerranée – designed by Stefano Boeri – the President of the PACA Region Michele Vauzelle met with representatives of the city, local bodies and young people from Mediterranean countries to relaunch the process of peace and partnership. |  |
A DELEGATION FROM THE ALF ITALIAN NETWORK MEETS AT THE MARSEILLE FORUM
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03 April 2013
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The Italian Network of the ALF was well represented at the Forum organized by the Anna Lindh Foundation in Marseille on April 4. Other participants from the network included the cultural Association Il Tamarindo, Etnobarometro (Ethnobarometer), Lunaria,Cinemovel Foundation, CE.S.I.E-Centro Studi ed Iniziative Europeo, Teatro dell'Argine, Coppem, Euro-Med Centre Ragusa, aMAZElab, Cooperazione per lo Sviluppo dei Paesi Emergenti (Cospe), Unimed - Unione delle Università del Mediterraneo, Ente Nazionale per la protezione e l'assistenza dei sordi Ens-Onlus, Corrente Rosa, Delfino Lavoro soc. cooperativa sociale, Mine Vaganti European Youth Group, Peipli, Flame-Florence Art Music Ensemble, Università UNINettuno. The organisations attending participated in a preparatory meeting for the General Meeting of the Italian Network, which will be held in Venice from 24-25 May during the “Five Days for the Mediterranean Communities”, to be held from 21-25 May 2013 Those attending included Minister Plenipotentiary Stefano Queirolo Palmas, Central Deputy Director of the Mediterranean at the Ministry for Foreign Affairs.
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MEETING OF THE ITALIAN NATIONAL NETWORK OF THE "ANNA LINDH" FOUNDATION IN MARSEILLE
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02 April 2013
| Dear Members of the Italian Network of the Anna Lindh Foundation, Dear Minister Queirolo, The venue for the meeting of the Italian Network of the Annal Lindh Foundation is for the 4 April from 6.00pm to 7.30 pm at the Pharo, s120 (Floor -1). |  |
STAGE DIRECTOR ANDREI KONCHALOVSKY VISITS THE MAISON DES ALLIANCES
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28 March 2013
| The Russian stage director Andrei Konchalovsky, son of the composer who wrote the Russian National Anthem , visited the Maison des Alliances where he was welcomed by Michele Capasso and Pia Molinari. During the vist, he expressed his approval for the actions carried out there, declaring that “History breathed among its walls”. |  |
FIVE DAYS FOR THE MEDITERRANEAN COMMUNITIES
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25 March 2013
Dear Members and Friends,
As you undoubtedly already know, from 21-25 May, in the splendid location of “Forte Marghera”, positioned between earth and water, where the lagoon bathes the Venetian peninsula:http://www.fortemarghera.org/fortemarghera/ the initiative known as “the five days for the Mediterranean Communities” will take place. This is an ideal setting in which we can hold our General Meeting.
In addition to our General Meeting, we have decided to offer two technical seminars dedicated to European funds for culture and fund-raising tools in a virtuous public-private partnership to relaunch culture in our country and for Mediterranean partnership actions (attached an updated draft programme).
In order to organise this important commitment in the best possible way, we have launched a crowdfunding initiative by opening two internet spaces where donations can be made. We have asked Municipalities, Provinces, Regions and Universities to donate significant amounts taking into consideration the economic problems affecting all of us. However, we believe and hope that our joint General Meeting and the 5 days all together will be worth a small investment in the future.
We are asking all members of the network to donate at least Euro 100 to organize and disseminate among our own shareholders and friend the attached text (crowdfunding files) and to insert it in their own web pages and on social networks the are members of. This is urgent, important and significant.
THE FONDAZIONE MEDITERRANEO RECEIVES THE GOOD HEALTH AWARD
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20 March 2013
| During a ceremony that took place at the Città della Scienza, the Fondazione Mediterraneo – together with other civic institutions such as the Prefecture, the Fire Brigade, the Civil Protection, the Carabinieri Force, the Police Force, the Fiscal Police, etc. - were all awarded the NATIONAL AWARD FOR GOOD HEALTH, for their unswerving commitment to social solidarity in Italy and throughout the Mediterranean. The Award was handed over to President Michele Capasso by Prof. Annamaria Colao, consort of the Governor of the Campania Region Stefano Caldoro. Prof. Caterina Arcidiacono, Vice President of the Fondazione Mediterraneo also attended the ceremony. |  |
MESSAGE TO POPE FRANCIS
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19 March 2013
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The President of the Fondazione Mediterraneo Michele Capasso, sent his well wishes to Pope Francis I at the start of his Pontificate. “The esteem we feel towards his Holiness can be translated as a sentiment of “maternity””: it is the Highest Expression of Human Sentiment, which is communicated through esteem, friendship and brotherhood”, as President Capasso wrote in his letter to the Pope. He continued, “His words of kindness and tenderness and his emotion, as he incited young people to turn to Christ, are elements of pride and should fill people the with knowledge of all his current and future teachings, which will flourish and bear fruit!. And this, henceforth, “for when I’m weak, I’m strong”, to quote Saint Paul. The deeds you have done, Your Holiness, in recent years, and those you will continue to do, will bear fruit: and nothing you have done or will do will be lost on us. “His seed” is simply waiting for the soil to be prepared for it. Each in its own time! To prevent precious seeds falling on poor soil, which do not bear fruit or fall by the way side, or mature out of season… Holiness, with your help we can transform "the Love of Power”, which has poisoned and continues to poison every element of our society, including religion, into “the Power of Love”. This means dedication in silence with humility, simplicity, rigour and acting competently for the poor, disinherited and socially excluded from society”. |
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PRESIDENT MICHELE CAPASSO EXPRESSES HIS PERSONAL SUPPORT FOR THE PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE PIETRO GRASSO
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18 March 2013
| In a message sent on the occasion of the election of the Senator Pietro Grasso to the Italian Senate, President Capasso expressed his own satisfaction and sent his well wishes for the work ahead. President Grasso expressed his gratitude recalling the Mediterranean Award recently given to him by the Fondazione and guaranteed his total commitment for justice and solidarity. |
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