Fondazione Giovanni Paolo II

The John Paul II Foundation for the dialogue, cooperation and development originates in 2007 from the decennial commitment of Fiesole, Montepulciano, Chiusi, Pienza and several other Dioceses, in cooperation with other lay and catholic institutions, in favour of Middle Eastern Countries and similarly disadvantages areas in the world. The Foundation aims to represent an instrument to foster dialogue among people, cultures and religions, and offers an opportunity to promote international cooperation projects. Its main intention is to play a relevant role as a connection between lay and religious authorities operating in the development field in the Mediterranean and Middle Eastern environment, by means of tangible and durable interventions able to consistently weigh on the targeted economical, social and cultural contexts. The John Paul II Foundation is recognized as an official member organization with general consultative status to the United Nations Economic and Social Council and The John Paul II Foundation is officially recognized by the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs to operate in the field of international cooperation in accordance with art. 28 L. 49/1987