Fimcap

Fédération Internationale des Mouvements Catholiques d'Action Paroissiale
AbbreviationFIMCAP
FormationApril 22, 1962 (1962-04-22)
TypeINGO
PurposeInternational umbrella organization of catholic youth organizations
HeadquartersAntwerp, Belgium
Membership33 unions
Presidents
Tamara Vasquez
Alain Ishimwe
Praeses
Fr. Thierry
Secretary-General
Annelies Van Wolvelaer
Websitewww.fimcap.org

The FIMCAP, which is short for Fédération Internationale des Mouvements Catholiques d'Action Paroissiale (French for "International Federation of Catholic Parochial Youth Movements"), is an umbrella organization for Catholic youth organizations. Its 34 member organizations are based in 32 countries. The FIMCAP was founded in 1962 and is recognised as an official Catholic organization by the Dicastery for Laity, Family and Life. FIMCAP is also a full member of the European Youth Forum.

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