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WA 2016 : Miguel Ángel Tuctuc, “We always try to meet people’s needs”

Miguel Angel Tuctuc is part of the San Juan Comalapa Community in Guatemala. His meeting with Lucy Poulin, founder of Emmaus H.O.M.E (Homeworkers Organized for More Employment) in the United States, had a huge impact on his decision to start a community in Guatemala.

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WA 2016: Taking pride in simplicity and sharing

The community of Treviso, from Emmaus Italy, was responsible for much of the organization and logistical planning for this event. The World Assembly provided the 450 participants who attended with a unique opportunity to share, and to come together.  

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Stephan Drechsler, ex vice-Chair of Emmaus International, passed away

The Emmaus Cologne community has informed us that Stephan Drechsler, who they called "Father Emmaus", died on 1 May.

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WA 2016: Massimo Barberis, “We have to take it to the streets!”

Massimo Barberis, originally from Turin, is a companion with the Point Rouge community in Marseille. His experiences in Italy, Benin, and France have each brought him closer to what he calls the “Emmaus Philosophy.”

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AM 2016: “Art builds communities”

During the World Assembly, EvazéSir artists from the social collective Norulescorp helped participants to “communicate differently” by introducing them to street art and facilitating a participative fresco.

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