A Word from the Director
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- May 2010 - A Tribute to Hugo Alfredo, a Homeless Man Died in NY on April 24
- June 2009 - Editorial, The Urgency to Revitalize the System
- November 2008 - Editorial, Success Depends on Accepting Complexity
- August 2007 - Editorial, A Huge Chain of Generosity
- May 2007 - Editorial, In Italy, CBO's on Government Lobbying
- September 2006 - Editorial, a Human Network of Support
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a huge chain of generosity
August 2007 - Editorial, by Bruno Ferrari, Executive Director
The 4th annual Dianova Human Chain wrapped up on Saturday, August 25th, 2007 – and once again the event was tremendously important in helping organizations valiantly symbolize the community engagement and generous gestures that are second nature in our network.
650 donated boxes were passed along, hand by hand, in a gesture of openness and solidarity to other organizations while maintaining a festive ambiance shared with participants from throughout the greater Montreal area.
Good or bad weather, we were there, our compassion gets stronger with rain…
Volunteers had no intention of missing the event, even in the event of rain. After all, these are the times when people in difficulty most need our generosity and support.
With the participation and musical facilitation of DJ DIVSA, AKIR, LAELO Hood and Payshir, in addition to the dynamic and active collaboration of the Honorable Mayor of Montreal, Gerald Tremblay and Paul Piche for launching this event of well over 500 volunteers, the 2007 Dianova Human Chain was enveloped by the spirit of participation as an evident expression of the joy of giving. Special thanks must also be extended to VIPER Records (NYC) and DJPUBLICITY.COM ( Toronto ) for helping to make the musical aspect of this event a reality.
A sizable number of companies contributed to the event with donations estimated at over $30,000 in non-perishable food, clothing and toys destined for Christmas baskets. In the end, the organizations receiving these donations, Le Chaînon, L’Acceuil Bonneau and the Salvation Army will continue the chain by distributing these goods to individuals and families in need.
An experience that does good…
Bravo to all the participants!!! To everyone willing to make a gesture, giving an hour of their time, Dianova ( www.dianova.ca ) is already receiving registrations for the next event. The Dianova Human Chain is organized every last Saturday of August, each year at the Quays of the Old Port of Montreal.
Thank you for your interest.
Bruno
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The Dianova Network
Established in 11 countries of Europe and the Americas, the Dianova network is composed of non-profit member NGO's that are dedicated to providing social programs and developing innovative initiatives in the fields of youth development, education and addiction prevention and treatment (misuse or abuse of alcohol and other drugs).
- Dianova International
- Canada
- Spain
- Italy
- Portugal
- Sweden
- Nicaragua
- Chile
- Uruguay
- USA
- Switzerland
- Drustvo Up (Slovenia)
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Dianova International Granted Consultative Status to the ECOSOC
During its Substantive Session of July 2007, the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) voted to grant Dianova International "Special Consultative Status".
Nicaragua, Hotel Europeo
The activities developed by Dianova Nicaragua are financed by donations and with the profits earned by Hotel Europeo. This 3 star, well renown hotel is located downtown capital city Managua, in a colorful environment. It offers comfortable equipments and a delicious, local cuisine.
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