The Eco Clubs’ youth went to the aid of the most remote communities affected by the floods in early June. Thousands of people were affected and left homeless
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Community Microcredit: Emile and Moza’s Winning Choice
Being able to take care of yourself and your children is a great success. Emile and Moza – a couple living in Bujumbura, Burundi – managed to do so with hard work and initiative. The change came when they became members of a community microcredit group. And it involved more than just their family.
Syria, shelves full of spices!
It is a wonder for Tony to see all those spices that fill his shop. After the war and the economic crisis he was left without a job. With RestarT he realized his dream and found serenity.
Through listening I learned to know others
Who are the young people who participated in the Sendero Joven pilot project? And, above all, what did this experience leave them with? Some decided to share their impressions, opening their hearts.
Buenos Aires, a new “path” for young ex-drug addicts
Sendero Joven is an educational project for 34 young people recovering from addictions. To provide them with tools that will make them protagonists of their own destiny.
Burundi, the wonderful embroideries of Faouzia
Her hands are capable of transforming simple solid-colored fabrics into beautiful decorated sheets. With community microcredit she has transformed this talent into a profitable job. Her dream? To be able to grow further, hand in hand with her community
Mexico, a spring of hopes fulfilled
The “Refugio de la Esperanza”, in Mexico, is a special place. Here men – adults and young – are welcomed to escape the nightmare of addictions. Sharing, spirituality and work are the pillars of the project
Syria, “generating hope with concrete actions”
Domingos Dirceu Franco is a Brazilian economist and focolarino who has lived in Aleppo since 2019. We talked with him about the complicated situation that Syria is experiencing, a country where AMU is present with two programs: Seeds of Hope (emergency projects in the health field, education and professional training for women) and RestarT (income-generating activities), essential – according to Domingos – to “restore dignity to those who lost everything during the war”.
RestarT: the new projects in Aleppo (Syria)
The first 15 projects have been launched in the city of Aleppo. These include the sale of ground coffee, the opening of a minimarket and the production of detergents. Many difficulties have been faced and overcome with the support of the RestarT team.
A brighter future!
Economic reconstruction and community spirit reconstruction go hand in hand in AMU’s actions in Ecuador. And they are also linked to school education. As the story of Sandro and his little friend teaches us.
Burundi: Palm Oil and the Rebirth of Cyprien
What prompted Nsabimana Cyprien, in Burundi, to take up his palm oil business again after having his leg amputated? Community microcredit. This is the story of how he overcame many difficulties and was able to be reborn.
Syria, Bassam has returned to work for his seven children
The man, a resident of Homs, could no longer provide a decent life for his family. Supported by the RestarT program, he was able to restart his activity as an electrician and start working again. And his life changed.