Associazione Comunità Papa Giovanni XXIII
Budget
€30,306,536
EP Access
1
accredited persons
Staff
7
3.5 FTE
EU Grants
None
Mission & Goals
The ‘Comunità Papa Giovanni XXIII’ Association is an International Association with Juridical Personality recognized by the Italian Government in 1972, and has held Special Consultative Status with the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations (ECOSOC) since 2006. The Association is present in 40 countries across five continents, its 2273 members share their lives directly with the poor and the underprivileged, taking care everyday for about 41,000 people. Worldwide, the Association has opened 550 different centres, of which 298 are family homes, and runs several projects, which aim to address the different needs of vulnerable people. The Association has estabilished a network comprising 30 social co-operatives and 11 non governamental organisations. The Association networks at different levels with several NGOs accredited to ECOSOC and participates actively in the Human Rights Council and the Universal Periodic Review, as well as in various committees and events o (...)
EU Legislative Interests
Promoting human rights Promoting alternatives to detention Peace and nonviolence education support to victims of Human Trafficking rehabilitation program for Drug addicted Anti-discrimination program integration and support of migrants/asylum seekers ROMA integration and support
Communication Activities
In 2025, APG23 continued its advocacy and awareness-raising work at European level. Throughout the year, APG23 strengthened its dialogue with Members of the European Parliament elected in the 2024 elections, contributing to the debate on social justice, human dignity and the protection of the most marginalised people in the context of the new EU legislative cycle. In this framework, APG23 also contributed to public initiatives aimed at promoting a values-based vision of Europe. In particular, in 2025 the Association organized the event “A European citizen, witness of hope. Don Oreste Benzi on the centenary of his birth”, held on 19 November 2025 at the European Parliament. The event offered an important opportunity to reflect on the legacy of Don Oreste Benzi, founder of APG23, and its relevance for contemporary European citizenship, solidarity and peace. During the year, APG23 engaged with several Members of the European Parliament who contributed to the organisation of the event and participated as guests and speakers, including Massimiliano Salini (EPP), Stefano Bonaccini (S&D), Susanna Ceccardi (Patriots for Europe), Cristina Guarda (Greens/EFA), Paolo Inselvini (ECR), Pasquale Tridico (The Left), and Antonella Sberna, reference person at the European Parliament for the implementation of Article 17 and relations with religious and non-confessional entities. The event was also attended by high-level institutional representatives, including Federica Favi, Ambassador of Italy to Brussels, and Minister Plenipotentiary Tommaso Andria, representing the Ambassador to the European Institutions. In addition, APG23 produced an international exhibition in Italian and English, composed of 20 roll-up panels presenting the biography of Don Oreste Benzi and the activities of the Associazione Comunità Papa Giovanni XXIII. The exhibition was displayed during the conference held in Brussels
Interests Represented
Does not represent commercial interests
Member Of
https://www.fiopsd.org http://www.forumfamiglie.org http://www.anfaa.it
Organisation Members
https://www.fiopsd.org/
Commissioner Meetings
No recorded meetings with EU commissioners.