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Liguria: meeting in Genoa to commemorate Ambassador Luca Attanasio and Mr. Vittorio Jacovacci

15/03/2022

In the ancient Marian sanctuary of the Basilica Santa Maria delle Vigne, in the historic center of Genoa, a meeting was held to commemorate Ambassador Luca Attanasio, police officer Vittorio Jacovacci and Congolese driver Mustapha Milambo. Prof. Giovanni Chersola, Delegate for Liguria, was invited to testify about the very difficult situation of the Congolese communities, and about the concrete aid that is brought to families in great distress, and finally about the condition of women and children.

USA: VISIT OF THE AMERICAN DELEGATE AND VICE DELEGATE TO A UKRAINIAN MARIAN SHRINE

10/03/2022

On March 8, 2022, the esteemed Delegate of the American Delegation, H.E. Gr. Uff. John Viola together with the Vice Delegate, Comm. Avv. Patrick O’Boyle, visited on behalf of the entire Delegation, the Shrine of Our Lady of Zhyrovytsi at SS. Cyril and Methodius Church in Olyphant, Pennsylvania, where they brought flowers and prayed for peace in Ukraine. The American Delegation continues to actively participate in the fundraising appeal to benefit the affected population, launched by the Grand Master at the beginning of March.

SOUTHERN EAST ASIA: EVENT ON MARCH 9TH

10/03/2022

Bangkok, 9 March 2022 – In the frame of “The Month of Francophonie” and commemorating “International Women’s Day”, H.E. Ulpiana Lama, Chargée d’Affaires of the Embassy of Kosovo, hosted a ladies only evening with a rich program, attended by the Ambassador of Belgium, the Ambassador of Canada, the Deputy Ambassador of Kosovo, the Deputy Chief of Mission and Permanent Representative to UNESCAP of the Embassy of Malaysia, Diplomats from Luxembourg, Malaysia, Maldives; Representatives of major cultural hubs such as “Alliance Française”, “River City Bangkok – Asia’s Premier Art, Antiques and Lifestyle Center”, “Royal Bangkok Symphony Orchestra Foundation Under Royal Patronage”, journalists, prominent expats.
The audience was first delighted by an elegant welcome tea and conversation, followed by a piano recital with the works of French, Kosovar and Thai composers interpreted by a ten year old Thai prodigy.
The ladies then watched a movie based on a true story by a Kosovar woman director, a very realistic story of widows from a small village near Prishtina with meager income who, after waiting in vain for years for their massacred husbands to reappear, unite their simple skills to start their own business, against the village men prejudice and without losing their virtue. A message of braveness, resiliency, support and smart initiative.
H.E. Ulpiana Lama finally treated Her Guests with delicacies including Ajvar, a homemade pepper paste, key element of the movie itself.

CALABRIA: DONATIONS IN MARCH

4/03/2022

The delegation of Calabria carried out important donation of milk that will be delivered to a refugees centre, in order to offer refreshments to all those fleeing the war in Ukraine.
The delegation, through Dr. Aurelio Badolati, Vice Delegate, donated that amount of milk to the “Hope & Help Association – Speranṭă şi Autor”, which operates in the Republic of Moldova. More donations will follow in the coming days thanks to the incessant work of the Constantinian Dames and Knights.

On March 16th, the Delegation of Calabria donated a large number of individual protection devices to the National Police Association, Palmi section, which has launched a project aimed at collecting basic necessities for the Ukrainian population. The initiative was also supported by the Delegation of Calabria. The proceeds were entrusted to the Ukrainian Consulate in Naples, which, by its own means, was in charge of the subsequent transport to Ukraine. All the products were delivered last Monday.

FUNDRAISING IN SUPPORT OF THE UKRAINIAN POPULATION

2/03/2022

In light of the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine, His Royal Highness Prince Charles of Bourbon Two Sicilies, Head of the Royal House and Grand Master of the Dynastic Orders, has decided to launch a fundraising appeal in support of the affected population, according to the recommendations of the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs based on the priorities identified by the Ukrainian authorities.

All those who would like to make a voluntary donation, may do so by bank transfer using the following bank account information:

Bank: Intesa Sanpaolo S.p.A.
IBAN Number: IT 59I0306903315100000005945
SWIFT/BIC Code: BCITITMM
Name: Tesoreria del Sacro Militare Ordine Costantiniano di San Giorgio
Purpose: Donation for the Ukrainian People

Goods acquired to help with basic needs thanks to the donations received, will be distributed thanks to logistical support provided by the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, enabling the aid to arrive in the areas of greatest need.

We are sure that thanks to the generosity and solidarity of all of you, our Order will be able to provide considerable assistance at this time of need.