THE FONDAZIONE MEDITERRANEO PARTICIPATES IN THE OPENING OF THE XXX UNIVERSIADE

The Fondazione Mediterraneo and the United States of the World participated in the inauguration of the XXX Universiade, which saw the delegations of 118 countries in Naples confront themselves on 18 sports disciplines.
The entire Campania Region and the city of Naples welcomed young university sportsmen from all over the world, in the presence of the President of the Italian Republic Sergio Mattarella.
"An important moment for the city and for Campania - affirmed the Secretary General Michele Capasso - that testifies the importance of Sport as a concrete tool for dialogue and peace: the United States of the World is strongly committed to this theme and a specific article on the value of sport as an instrument of peace has been proposed in the text of the Constitution".
On this occasion, certificates of "Standard Bearers of the United States of the World" were awarded.

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THE TOTEM FOR PEACE WELCOMES THE ATHLETES OF THE XXX UNIVERSIADE

The Totem for Peace by sculptor Mario Molinari welcomes the athletes of the XXX Universiade.
The monumental work with the casket of the unknown migrant receives the homage of a delegation of athletes from various countries who carry olive branches to promote the values of peace and, especially, of the "sport instrument for peace".

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WOMEN FROM ALL OVER THE WORLD SIGN THE KIMIYYA POSTER

Women from all over the world, in Naples for the XXX Universiade, sign the Kimiyya poster in defense of women's rights.

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AWARDING CEREMONY OF THE MARE NOSTRUM AWARD 2019

The awarding ceremony for the 12th Edition of the "Mare Nostrum Award 2019" took place in Civitavecchia, on the "Cruise Roma" ship of the Grimaldi Group.
Created by "Grimaldi Magazine" Mare Nostrum Awards is dedicated to the promotion of the Motorways of the Sea. The objective is to enhance this exceptional opportunity for exchanges, connections and sustainable development for all Mediterranean countries.
The prize pool of the Mare Nostrum Awards amounts, as every year, to 50,000 euros divided between the top five winners that this year are:

  • Francisco Alcaide, for the article entitled "Taking the Broad".
  • Sarra Belguith, for the article "Women of the sea in Tunisia".
  • Giorgios Grigoriadis, for the article "Daniela: the youngest truck driver is only 24 years old".
  • Aldo Torchiaro, for the article “The cruise? It is more and more love boat ”.
  • Rosa Maria Delli Quadri, for the article "The first motorways of the sea and Mediterranean tourism in the nineteenth century".

The special prize "Cavaliere del Lavoro Guido Grimaldi", established by the Grimaldi family, was recognized to journalist Sergio Luciano, director of the monthly "Economy".
The International Jury of the Award is composed of leading exponents of journalism and culture.
President is Bruno Vespa supported, among others, by Vassiliki Armogeni, Greek journalist of Efoplistis magazine, Michele Capasso, President of the Fondazione Mediterraneo, Diana De Feo, RAI journalist, Mimmo Jodice, photographer, Paul Kyprianou, former President of RoRo European Shipowners, Rosalba Giugni, president of Marevivo.
The Secretary of the Award is Luciano Bosso, journalist and director of the magazine Grimaldi Magazine Mare Nostrum.
On this occasion the "Cruise Roma" ship was inaugurated in its extended version and a memorandum of understanding was signed between the ports of Barcelona and Civitavecchia.
The XIIIth edition of the Mare Nostrum Awards will be launched in September 2019 and will end in April 2020.
The related announcement will be available - starting next September - in the offices of the regional Order of journalists and on the sites www.grimaldi.napoli.it and www.grimaldi-lines.com.

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GREAT PARTY FOR THE CRUISE ROME AND FOR THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE PORTS OF CIVITAVECCHIA AND BARCELONA

President Michele Capasso took part in the presentation ceremony of the Grimaldi Group's "Cruise Roma" extension work: a true masterpiece of naval engineering.
On this occasion, in the presence of the president of the Emanuele Grimaldi Group, a memorandum of understanding was signed between the port of Barcelona and that of Civitavecchia.

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AT THE MUSEUM OF PEACE AFI-ESCA TRAINING COURSES

The Museum hosted the AFI-ESCA training courses which received a flattering appreciation from the participants.

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DON BOSCO, THE HOLY YOUTH, WELCOMES THE ATHLETES COMING FROM 170 COUNTRIES FOR THE XXX UNIVERSIADE

Many young athletes from 170 countries visit the World Salesian Oratory and the emotional paths of the Peace Museum - MAMT dedicated to the Saint of young people.
The tool for space and the motto "We want to live in color, with the heart of Don Bosco!”.

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THE MUSEUM OF PEACE – MAMT WELCOMES THE ATHLETES OF THE XXX UNIVERSIADE

The Museum of Peace - MAMT welcomes athletes from 170 countries for the XXX Universiade. The first delegations visiting the Museum expressed their appreciation for a unique place where they enjoy the thrills of sport as an instrument of peace.
In the 5 floors of the museum, on the large videowall screens, all the live broadcasts of the various sports disciplines.

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CHARLES-FERDINAND NOTOMB VISIT THE MUSEUM OF PEACE – MAMT

Charles-Ferdinand Notomb, former Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Belgium, visited the Peace Museum - MAMT with his wife Michelle.
On this occasion the 30 years of the Foundation and the 17 years of the Maison de la Méditerranée were awarded with the awarding of various awards.

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CHARLES-FERDINAND NOTOMB SIGNS THE KIMIYYA POSTER

Charles-Ferdinand Notomb, former Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Belgium, signed the KIMIYYA poster on women's rights with his wife Michelle.

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