WORLD FORUM FOR PEACE: LET’S CELEBRATE TOGETHER OUR 10TH ANNIVERSARY!

The Association Culture Ticino Network in Lugano is glad to invite you to the important 10th edition of the World Forum for Peace, on the topic of Peace and the Environment, which will be held from 19 November 2022 to 15 December 2022 in various locations in Ticino. The opening evening and Solidarity Gala Dinner will be held on Saturday 19 November 2022 from 17:00 at the Hotel de la Paix in Lugano, with renowned guests and many surprises. The current situation characterised by the health crisis, climate change and recent wars must push us to join forces and not remain indifferent. This important edition of the World Forum for Peace wants to help us become aware and share possible goals and solutions to be ready to face these important changes. Read the program by clicking HERE

GREAT SUCCESS FOR “WALKING FOR PEACE AND THE ENVIRONMENT” 2022

On Thursday 13 October 2022, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., the 8th edition of the cross-border event organised by the Culture Ticino Network Association of Lugano, “Walking for Peace and the Environment“, took place. We are happy to share with you that, two years after the last edition – due to the pandemic -, the event was a great success and we want to thank you for your presence and support. For the first time, this year, the event also opened its doors to schools, which appreciated the initiative, attending with over 200 children. During the day, a long procession of people, under a warm October sun, passed through Malcantone and Varesotto with one common goal and desire: to promote peace in the world, respect for the environment and solidarity between peoples. Read more ➡

CONTEST CALL 2022/2023: WRITE THE SONG OF PEACE

On the occasion of the 8th edition of the event “Walking for Peace and the Environment”, which took place on 13 October 2022, the call for competition “Write the Song of Peace” was launched to celebrate the first 10 years of activity of the Culture Ticino Network Association. Primary and secondary school children as well as children’s choirs from the Ticino, Como and Varese provinces are invited to participate. The 2022/2023 call for entries has as its object the creation of lyrics for one or more songs for peace, with a focus on the culture of peace and the protection of the environment, addressing the themes of kindness, friendship and cultures. Read more ➡

FOOD EMERGENCY IN THE PHILIPPINES: WE NEED YOUR HELP!

With Covid-19 the City of Paombong (Region Bulacan), currently in quarantine, are facing serious food supplies difficulties. For this reason, the Association Culture Ticino Network of Lugano immediately responded to the request for help of the Rdo. Fr. Anacleto C. Ignacio of the Parish of Paombong in the Philippines, with the aim of helping 1’000 families living in extreme poverty. The aid consists in food packages containing rice, noodles, canned goods for these neediest families. On 2nd April, thanks to an initial payment by our Association and the support by other sponsors in the Philippines, has started the distribution of the food packages.

On 30 December 2020 there was the 10th distribution of the relief goods in the Barangay Meysulao in Calumpit, Bulacan, Philippines. It was a day full of emotions and a lot of heart. However, these actions will not be enough for the future! That is why we want to ensure the continuity of this project in the coming months. Help us with the fundraising too!

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Philippines: a humanitarian journey full of emotions, meetings and new projects

Our President Margherita Maffeis-Natale, and Honorary Consul of the Philippines in Ticino, went again this year with her husband from 1st to 17th January 2020 to the Philippines; this year with a special mission, namely to consolidate our newly founded twin association Culture Ticino Network and Philippines Association, based in Paombong, and to start with our local committee the important project “Sustainable Development in Paombong”.

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