What we do

Our mission is to advance a youth-led, grassroots process of global and systemic transformation of socioeconomic culture and structures. We pursue this by rethinking economics and shaping an alternative economic vision and narrative oriented toward the common good, fraternity, and care — through interdisciplinary academic research, as well as entrepreneurial, social, and educational projects, advocacy initiatives, and policy proposals.

At the heart of our community lies a simple principle: we embody the change we wish to see. By transforming our lifestyles, choices, and commitments, we strive to be the “leaven” that spreads systemic change throughout society.

Our Working Areas

Our approach combines personal transformation with collective action, moving together to advance systemic change through three complementary directions, as stated in the EoF Foundation Statute:

• Research & Study

• Education & Culture

• Business & Innovation… and much more

In our vision, systemic change begins with cultural change.

Research & Study

We are building a socio-economic narrative that integrates academic research across multiple disciplines — economics, social sciences, philosophy, theology, and more — with the spiritual and cultural capital of our community: stories, traditions, lived projects, and good practices. Drawing inspiration from Saint Francis of Assisi and Pope Francis, we address the urgent challenges of our time and territories.

We promote the EoF Academy for young researchers and conduct scientific research on EoF’s core themes and values, collaborating with both young and senior scholars within the Scientific Committee, the Villages, and external institutions.

Education & Culture

We disseminate this narrative through multiple channels:

• EoF School and Summer Schools — outreach and education open to all

• Events & Conferences — national and international seminars, webinars, and public gatherings

• Cultural Initiatives — reading marathons, narrative labs, peace-building, human rights, and economic democracy projects

• Collaboration with Schools and Teachers — EoF educational kits and partnerships that enrich school programs with EoF content

Our educational mission connects research with lived experience, fostering awareness, dialogue, and innovation.

Business & Innovation… and much more

Systemic change requires that a new narrative be embodied in concrete projects across all socioeconomic sectors. We are developing entrepreneurial and social initiatives rooted in fraternal networks, combining innovation with care for people and the Earth, always pursuing the common good.

We also engage in advocacy and develop policy proposals to concretely address socioeconomic challenges by collaborating with local, national, and international organizations and institutions — from religious bodies and municipalities to the UN, the EU, and numerous institutions across Latin America. By doing so, we aim to make economics, business, and politics truly serve humanity and safeguard the Earth.

A Call to Action

If you feel called to help build an economy with a soul — one grounded in fraternity, care, and the common good through your research, projects, and advocacy in your community and territory — then you already belong to EoF.

Embrace this shared vocation and join us in co-creating the answers humanity and the Earth urgently need.
Your yes becomes a seed of hope for a renewed economy.

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