The program of the International School of the EoC that will take place in Brazil at the Mariapolis Ginetta (Vargem Grande Paulista) from 20 to 26 July 2025 is available
Preparations are underway for the International School of the Economy of Communion for young people aged 18 to 35, which will take place in the place that witnessed the birth of the Economy of Communion in May 1991, the Mariapolis Ginetta in Vargem Grande Paulista (SP). The School will be a unique educational experience that will unite young people, entrepreneurs, scholars and activists from all over the world.
The program just made available by the organizers is rich and detailed and aims to explore the foundations and perspectives of the EoC through meetings, workshops, visits and moments of shared reflection. Participants are expected on July 20th by evening at Mariapoli Ginetta and the school will formally open its doors on July 21st morning with the welcoming of participants and a day dedicated to the "Personal Choice", where life stories and direct testimonies will introduce the founding values of the economy of communion.
A program that intertwines theory, experience and transformation
The second day will be dedicated to the "EoC Culture", with reflections on what the economy of communion can offer to the contemporary world. Through dialogues and workshops, participants will be invited to imagine and build the economy they dream of, integrating social impact, economic sustainability and the meaning of work. On the third day, instead, Programma 450 ridsi will focus on the “Organizational” aspect, with insights into business management inspired by the culture of giving and visits to EdC companies and projects, including Polo Spartaco and the Espiga Dourada company.
Social and Climate Justice: Building Possible Futures
The day of July 24 will be entirely dedicated to the theme of “Social and Climate Justice”, addressing global challenges with a concrete and responsible perspective. Participants will discuss transparency, ethics and responsibility, and then get involved in practical workshops and moments of inner reflection. The day will end with the assumption of personal and collective commitments, as evidence of a journey that does not end with school, but continues in everyday life.
A bridge between academia and business for an economy that puts the person at the center
The final days of July 25 and 26 will culminate with the Economy of Communion Brazil Forum, a moment of discussion between the academic and business worlds, with presentations of research works, reflections on the meaning of work and the presentation of the EoC protection policy in Brazil. An opportunity to consolidate ties, share visions and relaunch the commitment to an economy that puts the dignity of the person and communion at the center.
The International School of Economics of Communion will be held in Portuguese, Spanish and English.Download the program in English here. Registration is open!
Register now by choosing the link according to your place of origin:
Brazilian participants: HERE - Participants from other countries: HERE
For more information, visit the official website edc.com.br/escola2025