The funds raised to date through the campaign are over 100 thousand euros April 25, 2020 #iorestolibera #iorestolibero, in favor of the Italian Caritas and the Italian Red Cross to provide help, even through the network of volunteer organizations at the forefront of the social emergency in the territories, to those who do not have a guaranteed roof or meal.
In this moment of serious social and economic crisis, as well as health, the day of liberation from Nazifascism is dressed in new values, such as generosity and a sense of community. And that's why, among the various existing fundraisers, April 25, 2020 #iorestolibera #iorestolibero has chosen the most needy, all those who at this moment are outside of any instrument of organized support, other than voluntary solidarity.
«The Caritas network has intensified its presence work in favor of the most needy by reshaping the essential services that were guaranteed, depending on the moment we are living. Listening centers, canteens, dormitories have taken on a new face but have not stopped doing their service, "he says Don Francesco Soddu, Director of Caritas Italiana. «In this period when many do not work, poverty has increased: just think that the demand for food has gone from 20 to 50%. In addition, many dioceses have made their facilities available to civil protection to accommodate doctors and health personnel, or to accommodate people in the quarantine phase. In short, the Caritas world is present in many situations and tries to offer a contribution made above all of relationships, as we believe that the greatest poverty is precisely that of relationships. "
Many testimonials shared through social networks by the signatures of civil society, entertainment, culture and Italian sport. Among those already received and posted we mention:
I Alajmo brothers who invite their followers to donate: «This year, on the seventy-fifth anniversary of the Liberation, we need more than ever to celebrate our freedom, to return to look to the future with hope and courage. All together, each according to their own possibilities, we can do something to support the organizations that every day take care of guaranteeing assistance and a meal to people who cannot afford it. Max and Raf, with over 1300 Italian protagonists of culture, civil society, entertainment and sport, signed the appeal ".
The stars of dance Nicoletta Manni and Timofej Andrijashenko: «#IORESTOLIBERO @timandrijashenko and I also adhere to the appeal launched by Carlo Petrini to celebrate on social networks on April 25th. @ 25aprile2020 A large virtual square to unite Italy in the name of democracy, freedom and a better future for all ».
Mara Maionchi with his heartfelt invitation: «I signed up for an appeal that is very close to my heart and which concerns a fundraising made to help the Red Cross and Caritas to help homeless people and charitable canteens in the area. April 25, 2020 - I Resto Libero on the day we celebrate our democracy, let's all virtually gather in this square of citizens without political or corporate signs and give what we can to gather around our local communities and restore strength to the national one as well. .. thank you in advance for the help that we will all be able to give! I embrace you, Mara #iorestolibero and # 25aprile2020 ».
Among the testimonies also the nice cartoon of detective Nick Carter, made by Guido De Maria, who as always has the better of his most arch enemy Stanislao Moulinsky, this time in his most viral disguise.
Over 1800 people donated through the crowdfunding platform GoFundMe leaving a message of support for the initiative while, given the many requests, the possibility of joining the appeal has been open to all through the site www.25 aprile2020.it
But it does not end here, the initiative will also have a moment of celebration, albeit a virtual one for Liberation Day. On April 25, 2020, Italy will be able to join in a large virtual event, which will open with theNational Anthem, in which they will participate Carla Federica Nespolo, national president of Anpi, Maria Lisa Cinciari Rodano, partisan relay and former Italian and European parliamentarian and activist for the fight against the climate crisis and for social justice, Sarah Diena. The conclusion of the event will be entrusted to the words of Hello Beautiful, which we can all sing together, each from their own home, in a large collective choir.
In the coming days they will be available on www.25 aprile2020.it all the information needed to participate in this great virtual square.
The initiative can be followed on www.25 aprile2020.it, through the page Facebook and on the profile Instagram e Twitter.
