The World Summit on Birth invites everyone who believes that by changing the way we give birth, we can change our way of life. Through the Summit, we shall recognize and elevate the sacredness of Birth, hearing and integrating childbirth experiences from different cultural perspectives. We celebrate Birth for the rebirth of humanity.

Giving birth is a living act of excellence. Its mystery brings us to experiment, research, and dive into a boundless ocean of discovery. People all over the world are supporting women and childbirth in this spirit of exploration, which at the Summit, shall bring us to encounter ancient and modern wisdom from diverse cultures. By recognizing and understanding birth cultures, we shall support the crux of humanity's rebirth into a new way of being.

Conception, pregnancy and childbirth, with respect, are the right of every newborn, a real investment in the future.

Esperide, Daniela and Tridacna have participated in the Mid-Atlantic Conference on Birth and Primal Health Research in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain, 26 - 28 February 2010. The patron of the event was French doctor Michel Odent, well known for over 50 years of work in promoting natural childbirth and postpartum conditions, in which the needs of women and children are respected. According to Odent, a harmonious birth is the basis of a joyous existence, one that guides the newborn toward a pathway of evolution. Odent shall be one of the featured speakers at the World Summit on Birth to be held at Damanhur 5 - 9 May 2010.

Astrophysicist Walter Ferreri gave a presentation on star systems and planets that exist beyond the solar system, illustrating some of the discoveries of the last decade. He enumerated various techniques that have allowed for the discovery and exploration of the characteristics of these planets. He discussed various theories about 2012 from a scientific perspective, maintaining that the change in the magnetic field of the earth could at most, increase the temperature by one or two degrees.

During the holiday season in December 2009, Julia proposed to all those involved with What's Your Tree worldwide to participate in a Gift-Giving Challenge. This challenge involved offering three gifts: on a personal level by giving money to someone in need, on a community level with volunteer service, and on a world level with a day of minimum environmental impact. Julia invited all those participating to write their experience of the Gift-Giving Challenge, as she was to choose one story to honor with a donation of the author's choosing. Julia chose Giada - the Damanhur group leader for What's Your Tree - and her story, and Giada chose that the donation of US$300 shall go to support the Temple of Peoples.

The Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE) awarded the Green Flag to the nursery school children of the Damanhur School for their project: A Garden for Discovering Biodiversity. The three-to-six year olds of the "Piriporo" class received the Green Flag during an award ceremony at the school.

From January 16 – 20, 2010 Damanhur hosted the first of six meetings for the international Learning Partnership program, comprised of eight realities – including Damanhur, who were invited to create a training course called “Transition to Resilience,” with the support of the United Nations. This course shall provide trainings to transition urban environments from their realities to one that is sustainable and resilient.

After the last public evening talk given by Falco for 2009, many guests, both Italian and international, went to the Temples of Humankind to participate in Midnight Action. Damanhurian musicians playing didgeridoo, flute and drums created a festive atmosphere in the Labyrinth as people painted murals together. Shortly before midnight, the work came to a close and all gathered together in the Hall of Earth for the Ritual of the Cornucopia, welcoming in the New Year with graceful celebration and a sense of togetherness and community.

The Ritual of the Winter Solstice was held at Damjl, with over 130 guests present from Italy and various parts of the world: France, England, Germany, Austria, Norway, Croatia, Canada, America and Japan. The day was sunny and clear, though quite cold, with temperatures reaching -11 degrees Centigrade (12 degrees Fahrenheit). The ritual was held at the main circle for rituals at Milte, with snow cover on the ground and the small lake nearby completely frozen.