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A Challenging Journey in Ukrainian Land

20/12/2024, Nicola Grande

I don’t live in a bubble. I read newspapers, watch TV, and the internet provides the in-depth information I seek. Yet, I wasn’t prepared to witness firsthand what mass media fails to convey: reality. The four humanitarian trips I completed before taught me a lot but left something unresolved. It was only with the fifth, […]

Beyond the Horizon

03/11/2024, Redazione BnD

On board the Life Support, a rescue ship from the Emergency organization, Dr. Elena Mari prepares for another day at sea. October 30 is a special day: Elena recently turned 33, and this year, she celebrates her birthday in an extraordinary way—by dedicating herself to the mission in the Mediterranean. Elena, who has been a […]

Bonjour tantie!!

02/11/2024, Redazione BnD

Today is Bruna’s birthday (we won’t say her age, because it seems unbelievable in the face of her boundless vitality). We want to send her, in the heart of Africa, our warmest embrace and gratitude. For ten years now, Bruna has spent her time from August to January in Burkina Faso, starting the school year […]

Echoes of Atlas: Unstoppable Solidarity

28/10/2024, Luca Iotti

September 2023 brought tragedy to the Atlas Mountains in Morocco. A devastating 6.8-magnitude earthquake shook the area, destroying entire communities and leaving thousands of families in extreme vulnerability. The impact was dramatic: over 3,000 dead and tens of thousands injured or left without shelter, with mountain villages particularly affected due to their isolated location and […]

Silver Oasis: A Project of Hope for Mohamed and His Tuareg Community

23/10/2024, Luca Iotti

In the heart of the desert, where sand meets the horizon and life seems suspended between past and present, there exists a story of resilience and hope. This is the story of Mohamed Ag Abasse, a man who lost everything but not his dignity and his desire for redemption. His story intertwines with the harsh […]

Let’s ask ourselves some questions – What does the approval of the new security decree entail?

16/10/2024, Redazione BnD

On September 18, the Chamber of Deputies approved a new set of regulations known as the security decree, which now moves to the Senate for review. The measure includes harsher penalties for those who protest and block traffic. This means that a very important right, the freedom of speech and the ability to express […]

Filodiffusione and Children in the Desert, when music becomes a tool of support

06/10/2024, Bambini nel Deserto

We are thrilled to announce a new and important collaboration between Bambini nel Deserto (BnD) and Filodiffusione, an association that works to protect and support young emerging artists. This new partnership aims not only to enhance artistic talent, but also to use art as a tool of solidarity, offering support to those who need it most. Who is […]

Let’s Ask Ourselves: Are There Legal and Safe Routes for Asylum Seekers?

02/10/2024, Redazione BnD

When discussing migration to Europe, and particularly to Italy, the dominant narrative seems to focus solely on “illegal” routes: dangerous journeys across the Mediterranean, overcrowded boats, and the human tragedies that often result. However, there are legal and safe pathways for asylum seekers to enter Italy, even though they are little known and, unfortunately, even […]

Let’sAskOurselvesSomeQuestions: Who can obtain Italian citizenship?

27/09/2024, Redazione BnD

During the summer, discussions about citizenship reform resurfaced. The law granting Italian citizenship is Law 91 of 1992, and there have been debates about its reform since 1999, unfortunately without success. The leader of Forza Italia, Antonio Tajani, reopened the issue, inspired in part by the Olympic victories of Italian athletes of foreign origin, […]