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By
Adriana Gulotta
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The
Country of the Rainbow movement
THE TASKS
THE
TASKS OF THE MOVEMENT'S CHILDREN
The
movement proposes that each child support another child, living far away
and in difficulty. There are many different methods to choose from.
Sister schools with the 'Scuole Popolari' from the South of the world.
The 'Scuole Popolari' in Europe collect scholastic materials, make
toys, invent fairy tales and stories for their friends who attend
the 'Scuole Popolari' in the South of the world. The material is
sent twice a year, along with letters and video greetings. The
movement's international meetings are an occasion to meet face to
face.
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Aid for Mozambican children.
The younger children can save in their piggybanks money they want to give
to support the Mozambican children they got to know through videos and
slides. The money is used to buy snacks in the Mozambican 'Scuole
Popolari.'
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THE
TASKS OF THE MOVEMENT'S ADOLESCENTS
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They collect signatures
against the death penalty |
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They help the younger
children in the Scuola Popolare. |
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They visit the elderly
in nursing homes and institutions and organize parties and
meetings for them. |
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They've started to publish the "Country of the Rainbow News,"
the movement's newsletter. |
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Furthermore,
according to their talents, personal gifts, and interests, each
participant may take part into the following activities: |
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The Country of the
Rainbow Band. |
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The movement's chorus, two sections one for children and the other for
adolescents. |
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The dancers. |
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The soccer team. |
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Many
former students of the 'Scuole Popolari' are members of the
Movement. They are no longer children but young people and even adults who
share the movement's goals, participate in its events, and help it spread
throughout the world. In fact anybody can belong to the Country of the
Rainbow.
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