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Director of the film “Chiffonniers d’Emmaüs” passes away

Emmaus International pays tribute to Robert Darène

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Policy and campaigns

Nokoué and access to drinking water in Benin

The pilot project is moving forward! It has already provided the 70,000 inhabitants of the area surrounding Lake Nokoué with access to drinking water and now the final phases are underway. This week will see the inauguration of the boat equipped with a tank - the conclusion of a project cofounded by the European Union and launched in 2010.

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Policy and campaigns

Sissoko – making migrants' voices heard

A migrant of Malian origin, Anzoumane Sissoko campaigns to ensure the views of undocumented migrants are considered when decisions which affect them are made. He is the spokesperson for the Undocumented Migrants Collective in Paris (France) and a member of the International Steering Committee on Undocumented Migrants.

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Policy and campaigns

“Living together in peace in Europe”: Emmaus at the European Parliament

On 15 December 2015, European members of Emmaus went to the European Parliament in Strasbourg, France, to lobby MEPs.

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Local news

Emmaus Björkå: showing solidarity with migrants

In Sweden, Emmaus Björkå carries out the tasks traditionally undertaken by Emmaus communities: collecting, sorting, repairing and selling goods at low prices. However, what’s special about this community is that the income it generates goes first and foremost to fund solidarity projects and campaigning efforts in favour of migrants.

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