Electric energy has enabled since the invention of the electric light bulb a remarkable human development and many people across the world take access to it as granted. However, not everyone has access to electricity in our common home, where approximately one billion people, mostly in Sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia, lack access to electricity.
Guided by the call of Pope Francis and Laudato Si, the team Technologies for the Common Good - Business in Transition identified that technology needs to be a force for fraternity, not for the widening of inequalities. They say that ‘ Pacar School seeks to "give soul to the economy", as Pope Francis says.’
Noi giovani economisti, imprenditori, change makers del mondo, convocati ad Assisi da Papa Francesco, nell’anno della pandemia di COVID-19, vogliamo mandare un messaggio agli economisti, imprenditori, decisori politici, lavoratrici e lavoratori, cittadine e cittadini del mondo.
The Belfry of the National Sanctuary of Our Lady in Aparecida will receive special lighting from this Thursday (19). The structure, which houses 13 bells, will receive the colors olive green, light brown and yellow. The action takes place in line with “Economy of Francesco”, an international online event promoted by Pope Francis. The initiative seeks ways for a fraternal and sustainable economy. The lights can be seen until Saturday (21).
Economy of Francesco young participants from 20 countries will take us on an amazing journey through their territories, cultures, experiences, local projects and calls for action.
As part of the preparation for the online event in November, many villages have been activated to tell stories, of what has been lived in these months of work inside the villages. Colin Gilbert, shares with us the story of his friend Patrick Hidalgo.
L’impresa del cioccolato [IT-ESP]: "L'economia può essere davvero un motore trasformativo della vita sociale, il luogo dove sperimentare una cultura della comunione, dell'amore concreto e della felicità"
With the awareness of our limitations, we know we have done a lot in our humble way, while leaving room for future improvement [...] This would demonstrate how “open” is the innovation process on which the entire project -which is so dear to us- is based.
On October 17, the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty, The Economy of Francesco would like to contribute to celebrate the date by organizing an online conversation entitled "How do we measure poverty?" that will focus on extreme poverty as a multidimensional phenomenon.
“The Energy & Poverty Village has been debating a way of transit to a low-carbon energy system but with no one left behind. We believe and defend a Social Green Deal, a great amount of effort towards a cleaner and more inclusive energy system in harmony with our "Common Home" as defended by Pope Francis”.
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