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The Africa–International Tourism and Economic Council (AITEC World) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Una Voce per Padre Pio (UVPP), Italy, marking a significant step toward strengthening humanitarian collaboration and social impact initiatives across Africa and beyond.
The MoU signing took place in Cotonou, the headquarters when the UVPP went on a mission to Benin just recently.
The partnership is designed to synergize efforts in supporting vulnerable and marginalized groups, with a strong focus on humanitarian assistance, social welfare, sustainable health tourism development.⁹
AITEC World President, Amb. Dine Bouraima and UVPP International President, Ento Palumbo, signing the MoU at the AITEC World Headquarters in Cotonou, Benin Republic
Through this MoU, both organizations commit to jointly advancing projects that address poverty, social exclusion, healthcare challenges, and access to education for socio-economic development.
About Una Voce per Padre Pio (UVPP)
Una Voce per Padre Pio Onlus, now recognized as a Third Sector Entity (ETS), is a respected Italian humanitarian organization founded around 2008. The association operates in Italy and several developing countries in Africa, delivering life-changing interventions for those facing social and economic hardship.
UVPP’s initiatives span:
Support for children and vulnerable families
Healthcare and medical outreach programs
Educational and community development projects
Humanitarian assistance to disadvantaged populations
A group photograph of AITEC World team and UVPP team after a successful MoU signing in Cotonou
Guided by its mission — “to relieve people’s suffering in body and spirit” — UVPP provides support without discrimination, regardless of race, religion, or social status.
A Shared Vision for Impact
By aligning with UVPP, AITEC World reinforces its commitment to social responsibility, recognizing that tourism and health and economic development must go hand in hand with compassion, inclusion, and human dignity. The collaboration is expected to facilitate cross-border humanitarian projects, mobilize resources, and foster people-centered development initiatives, particularly within African communities.
This MoU represents a shared vision of service, solidarity, and sustainable impact, leveraging the strengths of both institutions to bring hope and tangible support to those who need it most.
