FOCSIV

FOCSIV (Federazione Organismi Cristiani Servizio Internazionale Volontario) is an Italian federation of Christian-inspired non-governmental organizations working in international solidarity and volunteer service with countries in the Global South. Founded in 1972, it has grown into a network of 94 member organizations as of November 2022, according to its Italian Wikipedia entry. The federation coordinates and represents these organizations before national and international institutions, both public and private, in civil and ecclesial contexts. FOCSIV's origins trace back to FOLM (Federazione degli Organismi di Laicato Missionario), a coordinating body for lay associations supporting Catholic missions. In 1972 it adopted the name FOCSIV and expanded over the following decades. By 2012 it counted 65 member NGOs operating in 80 countries of the Global South. The federation draws inspiration from the encyclical Populorum Progressio. At the national level, FOCSIV is a member of the Forum Nazionale del Terzo Settore, the Associazione ONG Italiane, CISA (Comitato Italiano per la Sovranità Alimentare), GCAP (Coalizione Italiana contro la Povertà), and ASViS (Italian Alliance for Sustainable Development). Together with Caritas Italiana, Associazione Comunità Papa Giovanni XXIII, and GAVCI, it participates in the Caschi Bianchi (White Helmets) network. Internationally, it is part of networks including CIDSE, the European and North American network of major Catholic development organizations. FOCSIV's official website features news, volunteer stories, and events related to migration, environment, climate change, sustainable development, and reforestation. It also promotes initiatives such as the Carta di Leuca youth meeting and the Servizio Civile (civil service) program. The federation is based in Rome and remains an active umbrella organization for Italian Christian-inspired volunteering and development cooperation.

FOCSIV's history begins with the formation of FOLM (Federazione degli Organismi di Laicato Missionario), a federation created to coordinate various lay associations that supported Catholic missions. In 1972, the organization adopted its current name, FOCSIV (Federazione Organismi Cristiani Servizio Internazionale Volontario), marking a shift toward a broader Christian-inspired volunteer service identity. The encyclical Populorum Progressio is cited among the documents that inspired the federation's founding. Over the following decades, FOCSIV expanded its network of member organizations. By 2012, it counted 65 associated NGOs operating in 80 different countries of the Global South. By November 2022, the number of member organizations had risen to 94, reflecting steady growth in the Italian Christian-inspired development cooperation sector. Throughout its existence, FOCSIV has served as a representative body for its member organizations before national and international institutions, both public and private, in civil and ecclesial contexts. Nationally, it joined the Forum Nazionale del Terzo Settore, the Associazione ONG Italiane, CISA (Comitato Italiano per la Sovranità Alimentare), GCAP (Coalizione Italiana contro la Povertà), and ASViS (Italian Alliance for Sustainable Development). Together with Caritas Italiana, Associazione Comunità Papa Giovanni XXIII, and GAVCI, it participates in the Caschi Bianchi (White Helmets) network. Internationally, it is part of networks including CIDSE, the European and North American network of major Catholic development organizations. FOCSIV's official website highlights ongoing activities in migration, environment, climate change, sustainable development, and reforestation, as well as volunteer stories and events such as the Carta di Leuca youth meeting and Servizio Civile recruitment. The federation remains active in Rome, continuing its mission of international volunteer service and solidarity.

• 2022

  By November, the number of member organizations rises to 94.

• 2012

  FOCSIV counts 65 member NGOs operating in 80 countries of the Global South.

• 1972

  FOCSIV adopts its current name, succeeding FOLM (Federazione degli Organismi di Laicato Missionario).

A national umbrella federation representing and coordinating Italian Christian-inspired NGOs in international solidarity and volunteer service.

Product categories. International volunteer service programs · Development cooperation projects · Advocacy and policy representation · Civil service (Servizio Civile) placements · Awareness-raising campaigns and events

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2. 2Da dove veniamo, chi siamo, dove vogliamo andare? - Focsivfocsiv.it
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4. 4FOCSIV - Wikipedia (Italian)it.wikipedia.org