Youth Education: What Are the Fundamental Pillars?

Youth education is a complex process that supports personal growth across multiple dimensions. Beyond the acquisition of knowledge, it contributes to the development of individual identity, relationships, independence, and the ability to navigate life experiences consciously and thoughtfully. In this article, we explore the fundamental elements that underpin young people’s educational journeys, the roles played […]

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GivingTuesday 2026

On December 1, GivingTuesday, the Global Day of Giving, is celebrated worldwide. It is a global event created to promote the values of solidarity and generosity. It is an opportunity to raise public awareness of the importance of participation, reminding us how an individual choice can help create shared opportunities. Every year, this day brings […]

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Choir Gathering: The International ABF Voices Of Global Gathering

Music as a space for connection, relationships, and shared growth, bringing together people from different geographical, cultural, and social backgrounds. This is the vision behind ABF Voices Of, the global educational program of Andrea Bocelli Foundation. Through choral singing, educational and recreational activities, residential experiences, and intercultural exchange, the program supports children and young people […]

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Soft skills: what they are and why they matter

So-called transversal skills, or “soft skills,” are becoming increasingly central in educational pathways, career guidance processes, and the world of work. These are abilities that go beyond the technical and disciplinary skills tied to a specific profession, and they affect not only the professional sphere but every area of life. In this in-depth article, we […]

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Testamentary Bequest: What It Is and How It Works

A testamentary bequest is a provision included in a will through which a person chooses to allocate part of their assets to one or more beneficiaries, in compliance with inheritance law. It may involve sums of money, movable or immovable property, securities, insurance policies, or other assets, and represents one of the ways to clearly […]

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Vocational Guidance: What It Is and Its Key Foundations

For today’s young people, navigating study paths and career prospects is increasingly complex. On one hand, opportunities are expanding; on the other, the tools needed to interpret them and turn them into informed choices are often lacking. Some guidance programs focus mainly on educational offerings or available opportunities, leaving in the background a fundamental dimension: […]

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World Creativity and Innovation Day

Every year on April 21, World Creativity and Innovation Day is celebrated. It was established by the United Nations General Assembly with Resolution 71/284 on April 27, 2017, to raise awareness of the role of creativity and innovation in all aspects of human development. In essence, this observance highlights and promotes the role of imagination, […]

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Central Italy earthquake 2016: ABF update

On August 24, 2016, at 03:36:32, a powerful magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck Central Italy, triggering a seismic sequence that—together with subsequent events in October—deeply impacted the lives of entire areas across Lazio, Marche, Umbria, and Abruzzo. Ten years later, the memory of those moments is still vivid, and the long process of reconstruction is still […]

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Music education: what it is and why it matters

Music education is a powerful tool for fostering the growth of children and young people. Through music, it is possible to develop cognitive, relational, and emotional skills that are fundamental to an individual’s overall development. Music—and the arts more broadly—have an internationally recognized educational value. They help promote transferable skills, inclusion, well-being, and human development. […]

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World Water Day 2026

Every year on 22 March, World Water Day is celebrated. It was established by the United Nations General Assembly in 1992 at the conclusion of the Rio Conference on Environment and Development, and was officially celebrated for the first time in 1993. World Water Day was created with the aim of raising awareness of the […]

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