“Hemispheres” is not only the name our training. It is also an Italian association created by Donato, Jessica et Ilaria, the Italian participants in the 6th Hemispheres session (October-November 2010), together with other young Italian and European friends. The name of the association is directly inspired by the Frères des Hommes’ training, that in fact strongly encouraged them to become active citizens.

In the website http://www.hemispheres-asso.org you can find more info concerning their initiatives, news, proposals and thoughts.

The Hemispheres association was created in February 2011; it promotes international solidarity and cooperation, development education, sensitization and social cohesion.

Hemisphere’s philosophy aims at highlighting the ’’strong interaction between Southern and Northern hemisphere while speaking out against social, economical and cultural barriers among communities, both locally and globally.’’

Currently, Hemispheres Asso is working on a local event in Naples to be held next September. Naples is indeed a controversial city, located in the Northern hemisphere but with many features similar to the Southern one. This event will deal with the common perception of “poverty” through a public debate, a photo exhibition and a concert. The location is set to be in a symbolic place, an historical abandoned church in the very centre of the city.

For more info on the event and the association, CHECK REGULARLY THE WEBSITE and DON’T HESITATE TO CONTACT THE ITALIAN GUYS!

A presto!