In the Odessa region, a new phase of intervention has begun in June in the context of the Ukrainian emergency to offer support to displaced families, starting with those affected by the collapse of the Nova Kakhovka dam
Year: 2023
Without fear anymore
Mira was a child paralyzed by her extreme sensitivity. Everything was difficult for her: being in class, playing in the garden, talking to classmates and teachers. In Homs (Syria), where the Generation of Hope Center supported by AMU operates, she entrusted herself to the care of specialized educators with excellent results
Dancing with the Elders of Aleppo
June 1, 2023 was a day to remember for the elderly of Aleppo, which gave them moments of music and joy. Moments like these are not so obvious in recent years in Syria, especially for the most vulnerable communities
Syria, Seeds of Hope office renovated
The cracks in the walls left by the earthquake were an open wound in the Aleppo office. Now the premises have been renovated and made safe. But the work of our Syrian team has never stopped
Live Peace 2023
AMU is waiting for you on September 30th to play together with the Living Peace activities! See you in Grottaferrata, in Piazza Cavour at 4.00 pm
Burundi, women’s microcredit
Since they joined a microcredit group, the lives of Emelyne, Elisabeth and Marceline have changed. After all, the name chosen for their group is Terimbere Mukenyezi, which means “woman, go forward”
What remains of this adventure
Christine and Michael Heinz’s property is a large holiday home that was built after the fall of the Berlin Wall as a meeting place for young people from Eastern and Western Europe. A summer camp for 30 Ukrainian children was organized here. Christine tells how it went
Burundi. Interview with Jérôme Nibaruta
Jérôme Nibaruta is the local coordinator of the Water, source of life and development project in Ruyigi, Burundi. He is often on field missions to listen and collaborate with the communities involved and collects their voices: “Water is a source of pride”
School Camp 2 / Among the wonders of Vienna
The story of the carefree days that thirty Ukrainian children are experiencing in Austria continues, thanks to a school camp organized with funds raised by AMU and AFN for the Emergency Coordination of the Focolare Movement. They are days of sun and fun. A gift for these children who have been living in a country at war since February 2022. This is the second part of the chronicle of their holidays.
Sierra Leone, final brush strokes for the new school
We are almost finished with the work. The new building of Morifindugu Junior Secondary School in Serekolia gleams with fresh paint. The commitment of an entire community has borne fruit for the many children who will be able to attend the new middle school.
Joyce’s version
In Syria, being young and having a dream is very complicated. Young Joyce knows something about it. But with her talents and her ambition, she is facing the most difficult year of her life
Work camp to help flood victims in Romagna
Have you ever thought about taking advantage of the summer to give your contribution to a socially useful project?