Young People for a United World
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Young People for a United World or YPUW (Giovani Per Un Mondo Unito) is a group of young people of different races, cultures and beliefs committed to living for a United World. YPUW was first launched in 1985 at a Focolare youth event known as a Genfest. The group was founded by Chiara Lubich
of the Focolare Movement
. Since 1996 the YPUW have organised an annual world wide event known as World Unity Week. The 2007 World Unity Week took place between October 14 and 21.
Chiara Lubich
Chiara Lubich was an Italian Catholic activist and leader and foundress of the Focolare Movement.- Early life :...
of the Focolare Movement
Focolare Movement
The Focolare Movement is an international organization that promotes the ideals of unity and universal brotherhood. Founded in 1943 in Trento, northern Italy by Chiara Lubich as a religious movement, the Focolare Movement, though primarily Roman Catholic, now has strong links to the major Christian...
. Since 1996 the YPUW have organised an annual world wide event known as World Unity Week. The 2007 World Unity Week took place between October 14 and 21.