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About Fimcap:
History:

How it all began...

The far origins are to be found in the fifties.

The responsible people of the French, Belgian and Dutch youth organisations had been meeting and collaborating for several years. The project of an "International" organisation emerged in 1959 in Luzern, Switzerland. During the 1960 "Eucharistic Congress" in Munich, Germany, a first conference of "General Communities of Parochial Youth" was held, gathering delegates from all the organisations.

Then in October 1961 in Munich, Germany 11 organisations from four continents gathered for the foundation of Fimcap:

  • Chirojeugd Vlaanderen (B)
  • Fédération Nationale des Patros (B)
  • Katholische Jungmänner Gemeinschaft (GDR)
  • Oeuvres St.Vincent de Paul (F)
  • Katholieke Jongenclubs (NL)
  • Jong Nederland (NL)
  • Schweizer Katholische Jungmannschaftsverband (CH)
  • Chiro Burundi (BUR)
  • Kiro Congo (CGO)
  • La Centrale del Patros Quebec (CAN)
  • Chiro Baguito City (PH)

During Easter of 1962 the existence of Fimcap was proclaimed in Rome, Italy, to all.

The first group which formed the federation developed the whole concept of Fimcap. They tried to incorporate several national trends into their work. Only after a period of reflection and prliminary discussion with the national leaders were plans set in to motion and were events organised.

During the seventies structure began to emerge, activities were considerd and an important principal decision was made: the member organisations should work on an an international as well as on a bilateral level. Furthermore Fimcap became member of several European and International organizations and bodies.

In 1976 the Holy See officially recognised Fimcap as being an International Catholic Organisation (ICO), and since then Fimcap is registered at the Council of Laity in Rome.

Initiatives on a bilateral level

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Throughout its history Fimcap has worked with statutes and rules of procedure to ensure its aims and objectives, as well as its democratic, solidary foundation. These have been developed over the years. To access and read them, please click in the menu on the left.

The aim of a parnership is to stimulate solidarity between organmizations and to give a worldwide dimension to the work in our movements.

Recent partnerships:

Partner 1: Partner 2: Period:
Chirojeugd Vlaanderen (B) Chiro Southern Africa (SA) Ongoing
Chirojeugd Vlaanderen (B) Jupach (CHI) Ongoing
Jupach (CHI) Nippac (PAR) Ongoing
Blauring - Jungwacht (CH) Chiro (PH) Ongoing
Blauring - Jungwacht (CH) Blaukring Jongwag (NAM) 1996 - 2005
Fédérations Nationale des Patros (B) Kiwo Haiti (HAI) 1996 - 2001
Jong Nederland (NL) Xaveri Rwanda 1996 - 2001

Roundabout

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The Roundabout project is a youth exchange program for European Fimcap organisations. It gives the youth organisations the possibility to get to know each other on an organizational level and on a local group level, and as such learn more about each other and about oneself.

The local group exchanges take place during summertime, over the course of two years. The first year one group visits the other, and the in the second year the other group visits the first. The European Youth Forum supports the exchange with up to 50% of the total costs of the two exchanges. Read more about the history of the Roundabout here.

Recent Roundabouts:

Partner 1: Partner 2: Period:
Chirojeugd Vlaanderen (B) CCCCCE (ES) 2000 - 2002
Chirojeugd Vlaanderen (B) FDF (DK) 1998 - 2003
FDF (DK) ZAK (MT) 2001 - 2003
ZAK (MT) CCCCCE (ES) 2000 - 2002
CCCCCE (ES) Jong Nederland (NL) 2000 - 2001

 

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