Emmaus International

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Local news

Emmaus – extraordinary people

To raise awareness of the diversity of their actions and members, the Emmaus organisations in the Rhône-Alpes region of south-eastern France have launched a far-reaching communications campaign. It will be topped off with a week of festive events from 28 September to 4 October. “Watch out for ordinary people – they can be extraordinary.”

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Policy and campaigns

Burkina Faso – before it’s too late

Emmaus International and the Emmaus organisations in Burkina Faso* express their total support for the activists committed to finding a peaceful route back to democracy in the “Country of honest men".

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Policy and campaigns

Open letter to François Hollande on welcoming refugees

Emmaus International and 45 other organisations have responded to statements by François Hollande made on 7 September on the issue of asylum and migration.

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Solidarity

Solidarity sales

All over France, Emmaus groups are joining forces to organise sales to support the actions of Emmaus International between now and the end of 2015. Take a look at the schedule of your upcoming solidarity purchases!

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Heritage

Abbé Pierre in caricature

From 1st September to 31st October 2015, the Abbé Pierre – Emmaus Centre (CAPE in French) in Esteville, France, will be hosting an exhibition on the theme of “Abbé Pierre in caricature and in press cartoons”. But why was Abbé Pierre such an object of fascination for the media? Read more ...