FIVE DAYS FOR THE MEDITERRANEAN COMMUNITIES

Forte Marghera | 25 March 2013
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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.

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THE FONDAZIONE MEDITERRANEO RECEIVES THE GOOD HEALTH AWARD

Napoli | 20 March 2013
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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.

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MESSAGE TO POPE FRANCIS

Roma | 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

Napoli | 18 March 2013
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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.