The letters stand for «Fédération Internationale des Mouvements Catholiques d’Action Paroissiale» (French for “International Federation of Catholic Parochial Youth Movements“).
FIMCAP was founded in 1962 and is recognized as an official Catholic organization by the Dicastery for Laity, Family and Life.
FIMCAP is a voluntary based organization. With exception of the Secretary General, all tasks are done by volunteers and all positions are voluntary positions. FIMCAP aims for gender balance in all its bodies.
The Intercontinental Presidium
The Presidium is the permanent management body of FIMCAP.
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Evy Hoeben
Secretary General evy.hoeben@fimcap.org
Secretariat
The Value of Play
Asia
Friends of FIMCAP
World Camp 2021
General Assembly 2022 -
Fr. Wilson Mendes
Spiritual Assistant wilson.mendes@fimcap.org
Spirituality
The Value of Play
Latin America
World Youth Day 2023
FIMCAP Day -
Marie Lavall
President
marie.lavall@fimcap.org
Communications
The Value of Play
Africa
60th Anniversary of FIMCAP 2022 -
Ruben Leeman
President
ruben.leeman@fimcap.org
Finances
The Value of Play
Europe
World Camp 2021
The Intercontinental Bureau (ICB)
The Intercontinental Bureau is composed of the FIMCAP presidium, the presidents of the continental structures and co opted members in a specific role. The Intercontinental Bureau meets twice a year.
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Alain Ishimwe
President of FIMCAP Africa
alain.ndamyabera@fimcap.org -
Geril Gabriel
President of FIMCAP Asia
geril.gabriel@fimcap.org -
Manuela Hirzel
President of FIMCAP Europe
manuela.hirzel@fimcap.org -
Tamara Vasquez
President of FIMCAP Latin America
tamara.vasquez@fimcap.org
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Cristina Cristea
Chairperson of the Working Group Communication
web@fimcap.org -
Ernest Ackon
Chairperson of the Financial Committee
finances@fimcap.org
