NEW CITY: What is the purpose of the Nuova Global initiative?

Stanislav Lencz: It is a way of updating the mission given by Chiara Lubich in 1959 to the New City magazines and publishers: “[New City] wants to be a path to fraternity, a tool for dialogue at all levels. The various editions want to create a public opinion and be at the service of those who, in one way or another, share the ideals of peace, justice, freedom, and truth. They are leaven, salt, and light.” The project has three objectives: to build tools for dialogue, to defend the components of unity, and above all, to act to meet global needs.

N.C.: How do we achieve this goal?

S.L.: In a plan spanning five years, the project has four aspects: strengthening New City locally, building a global network, launching a new media platform for global leaders, and creating a global foundation. Each New City edition was born out of a particular community of the Movement’s members and friends, and each has created its own unique networks. This is an incredible legacy of dedication, testimony, life, impact, and experience that can never be lost. A global media platform will be launched to support leaders in business, politics, education, religion and civil society with actionable solutions for a more united world. Leaders who want to act for inclusion and economic sustainability, and who want to observe the values of peace, brotherhood, responsibility, and human dignity need a space to meet and connect with others like themselves, a place to find inspiration and ideas towards new solutions to today’s global and local challenges.

Finally, the creation of this global foundation aims to raise funds for the development of the media, enabling them to attract and pay talented professionals.

N.C.: How can I, as an individual, an institution, or an entrepreneur, join this project?

S.L.: By supporting New City at the local level! Financially, by volunteering, by networking, by contributing themes and topics. Each New City is only as strong as its community of supporters and contributors.

Secondly, by supporting the Nuova Global initiative, connecting it with personalities, opinion leaders who share its goals, helping it raise funds for its cause, supporting its activities and pilot projects: Inclusive Economy and Innovative Africa.

We are particularly open to the contributions and commitment of young people. We are also looking for private and institutional donors who share our convictions. We are also looking for partner organizations among NGOs and institutions working in the fields covered by our fields of action. Let’s not be afraid to take risks while remaining faithful to the Ideal of fraternity supported by the Focolare communities.

Interview by Émilie Tevane

Editor-in-chief of Nouvelle Cité (France)