Forum Oratori Italiani (FOI) is a

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youth organization in

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. FOI is a member of the Catholic umbrella of youth organizations

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Structure

FOI is a national umbrella organization of religious associations and bodies involved in youthwork at

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level in Italy. FOI can count almost 40 member organization and about 6,000 parochial recreation centres, which are called “oratori”. About 1,000,000 young people are attending the activities of FOI. About 150.000 volunteers work for FOI as leaders,

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and helpers with different roles.Homepage of Fimcap: FOI

References

Catholic youth organizations Youth organisations based in Italy Fimcap Catholic Church in Italy {{RC-org-stub