Apr. 24 – Four young volunteers will be chosen to enjoy a unique volunteering experience in either India, Kenya, Mozambique or the Philippines. Via the “In un altro mondo” project, the Italian Bishops’ Conference (Conferenza Episcopale Italiana – CEI) has organized a contest to bring young people closer to the reality of the Church’s missions in developing countries. “This communication project – explained the CEI – aims to ‘offset’ the emptiness of the many reality shows that are unfortunately rampant in Italy. If reality shows are designed to engage viewers without making them think too much, we want to do exactly the opposite: make viewers engage and reflect.” The project aims to give young people “the opportunity to live a volunteering experience within the charity programs, currently active in developing countries under funding from the Catholic Church,” said Matteo Calabresi, head of service for the promotion of economic support for the Catholic Church.
