Another year draws to a close, bringing with it the scent of incense and Christmas lights, and this time also the awareness of a complex world that calls everyone to profound reflection. These holidays invite us to take a break, to find ourselves in the warmth of our loved ones and to rediscover, in the heart of winter, the most precious light: that of human solidarity.
In this moment of reflection, our educational mission takes on a renewed meaning. We believe that education in the values of brotherhood, respect, and care for others is the first, essential building block for the future. Educating young people who are aware, capable of critical thinking and open to intercultural dialogue means investing in citizens who, tomorrow, will be peacemakers and agents of concrete and intelligent solidarity.
For this, we look to 2026 with a industrious hope. We hope that the new year will be a time when international cooperation prevails over vested interests, transforming solidarity into concrete actions capable of supporting the most vulnerable, wherever they are. We desire a year in which the culture of encounter can defuse prejudices and build lasting bridges, always keeping the inalienable value of every human life as the guiding light for every political and social decision.
In this spirit, our thoughts cannot but extend with particular closeness to those who, in various parts of the world, are celebrating the holidays in the shadow of conflict and suffering. To those in Palestine, Ukraine, Sudan, and the approximately 56 other wars underway around the world, who struggle every day for survival, dignity, and a peaceful future. In the face of these tragedies, the commitment to constructive dialogue, tenacious diplomacy, and borderless humanitarian cooperation is not just an ideal, but an urgent duty for the global community.
The holidays are a time to gather together, to strengthen bonds within our local communities, and to ideally extend this embrace to every corner of the planet.
On behalf of all of Capodarco Formazione, we extend to you, your families and all those you hold dear in your hearts, our most sincere wishes for Happy Holidays. May we navigate them united, in solidarity, and with the determination to be, each in our own role, builders of a more just and peaceful tomorrow.
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year
