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Switzerland

Switzerland is part of the Diocese of Europe which spans from Reykjavik, Iceland to Vladivostok, Russia. Mothers’ Union is scattered across this expanse with members in Lanzarote, Spain, Finland, Belgium, Netherlands, Switzerland, Denmark, Germany, France, Portugal, Italy, Malta & Gozo. 

All Mothers’ Union groups are very active, particularly in working with their local communities. Projects and activities include:

  • Christmas boxes to needy families 
  • Food Banks
  • Support for Women’s Refugees
  • Baby clothes for premature babies  
  • Befriending sex workers
  • Away From it All holidays
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