On the occasion of Human Rights Day on 10 December, Naturefriends International emphasizes that human rights are not merely abstract values, but the key basis for a self-determined and dignified life. This year’s motto, “Human Rights, Our Everyday Essentials”, holds particular significance for the Naturefriends International.
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This Christmas, imagine something special: instead of a tree standing in your living room, your Christmas tree is taking root under the warm African sun, growing strong, giving shade, and bearing fruit for rural communities in Mali, Senegal, and Togo. Every year, Naturefriends International’s Christmas Fundraising Campaign for the Climate Fund brings people together in a truly heartwarming tradition standing for solidarity and a good future.
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Under the motto “75 Years of Naturefriends International – 75 years of commitment to a future worth living’’, the 11th Annual Conference of Naturefriends International (NFI) took place on 27 September 2025 in Timișoara, Romania. This special gathering marked a significant milestone in the history of NFI, founded in 1950 in Switzerland, and celebrated not only the organisation’s achievements but also its evolving mission in the face of global challenges.
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On the occasion of World Tourism Day on September 27, Naturefriends International is highlighting the transformative potential of tourism as a powerful driver of positive social and environmental change.
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How can we support young people in actively engaging with a future worth living – with positive images and a shared vision for a good life? This question is at the heart of our project ‘SDGs in Motion’, in which young people become part of the change themselves through their own actions related to the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) – through sport, art and creative leisure activities. One such person is pianist Chiara Schmidt, who transformed the high alpine landscape of the Hohe Tauern National Parc into a place of musical and emotional encounter. Her concert against the impressive backdrop of the melting glacier became a unique plea for more climate protection and a declaration of love for our fragile planet.
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