GENFEST 2018 “Beyond all Borders”
July 6-7-8, 2018, Manila, The Philippines
Genfest 2018 is a convention which will see thousands of young people from all across the world belonging to different ethnicities, cultures and religions united by the belief that building a more united world itself would be a life experience and a social action.
Genfest 2018 is a chance to exchange information on various economies, arts, environments and social aspects and to have an international dialogue. We are talking about an invitation to build bridges of fraternity and to contribute to overcoming the barriers of indifference, prejudice and egoism.
continue reading ⟩ close ⟨ Born in 1973 from the idea by Chiara Lubich, founder of the Folocare Movement, Genfest 2018 has now come to its 11th edition. The motto of this edition is “Beyond All Borders.” It stresses the intention to build a more united and supportive world, overcoming the barriers outlines by the young people themselves:
- On a personal level: barriers of egoism, prejudice, fear of the future, superficiality and impatience
- On a social level: indifference, consumerism, war, disinformation and imparity
“Going beyond” the personal limits means inspiring young people to become real actors of the change to open their minds and hearts to the big global goal which they should reach together, both at the local and international level. In this respect the program itself is aimed at overcoming walls and barriers:
- Stressing the importance of self-improvement, learning to share personal limits and desires with others
- Offering good practices, tools and projects in which groups and communities can cooperate to prepare young people with a real perspective of commitment for an incisive and sustainable change
Sponsoring organizations
New Humanity International Association
Youth for a United World
Learn more
pdf Power Point Genfest 2018
pdf Presentation Genfest 2018
