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Sott' e' ncoppa

Sott'e'ncoppa is a voluntary association which manages, together with other four non-profit organizations, a real estate asset confiscated from criminal organizations, that is the Masseria Antonio Esposito Ferraioli. So, the Masseria is committed to bring back to citizens a real estate asset confiscated from criminal organizations, with the aim of creating a community network of families who raise sustainable, healthy, organic vegetables and fruits in social gardens, and of raising awareness of issues such as organized crime, sustainable economy and discrimination (epecially gender-based discriminations).

Foundation Orient Occident

Founded in 1994, the Fondation Orient-Occident's primary vocation is to be a bridge between the two shores of the Mediterranean. The vision of the Fondation Orient Occident is to work for the sustainable and responsible development of populations in precarious situations through education, professional training, culture and integration into the world of work. It focuses its action on two major areas of development: Territorial development (Education and citizenship, Vocational training, Solidarity economy, Entrepreneurship) Migration and interculturality (Intercultural dialogue, South-South migration, North-South Migration..) FOO's mission is to support the development of communities through transculturality (recognition and valorisation of all cultures) and social integration. For many years, the Fondation Orient Occident has been developing projects to support Moroccans and the most vulnerable migrants throughout Morocco. The Fondation Orient Occident currently has teams in 6 offices active in the cities of Rabat, Casablanca, Fez, Oujda, Tangier and Marrakech.

SO.LA.RE Onlus

The SO.LA.RE. Onlus was set up on February 2016 by a group of people with different work experiences and skills animated by the desire to put themselves at the service of those who have been "less fortunate". The activity of the Association is aimed at supporting the "new poverties": 1. families with lack of income because of the loss of work of one or more of its members; 2. unemployed young people in poor economic conditions, so called "NEET" (Not in education, employment or training). The action of the Association is not limited to mere economic contributions but tends to reactivate conditions, will and energies in order to start a "relaunch" process.

FONDAZIONE SPECCHIO D'ITALIA ONLUS

Non profit organization that helps weak populations: elderly, children or victims of natural disasters.

The International Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer Youth and Student Organisation

IGLYO - The International Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer and Intersex (LGBTQI) Youth & Student Organisation is the world's largest LGBTQI youth and student network, counting more than 100 Member Organisations in over 40 countries across the Council of Europe Region. IGLYO's mission is to strengthen the rights of LGBTQI youth, fight for equality and inclusion, and empower LGBTQI youth voices. IGLYO represents the diverse rights and intersectional needs of LGBTQI young people and works hard to ensure that their futures are bright. We achieve our objectives through international training and events, targeted capacity building programmes, intercultural exchanges and peer learning, thematic research and advocacy actions, online tools and resources, digital story-telling and campaigning, networking activities, and more. Since our establishment in 1984, IGLYO has been growing steadily with new Members joining every year. Our Members are organisations who represent and/or support LGBTQI youth and/or students, work with LGBTQI youth or issues, comprise mainly of LGBTQI youth, or have a specific department working for/with youth.

YFU Bulgaria

YFU Bulgaria's mission and aims can be enlisted as follows (non-extensive list): - promoting the development and affirmation of spiritual values, education, and culture; - supporting social integration and personal fulfilment - nurturing the traits for a new system of values and consciousness of world citizens in young people; - providing assistance in overcoming barriers to communication and helping quality professional realization; - expanding the opportunity for young people to rediscover the importance of family and homeland and its spiritual values and national traditions; - developing in young people the ability for initiative, civic and social responsibility; - promoting the development of a sense of belonging.

I Wish STEM company

I Wish is a volunteer led global initiative to inspire young females (aged 14-17) to explore a career in STEM. I Wish has evolved since its inception in 2015 from being a once a year Showcase to an all year-round showcase of opportunities in STEM. I Wish is now multi-faceted. It comprises of Showcase Events both in person and streamed virtually in addition to providing a STEM information resource for students and teachers campus weeks with 5 Higher Education Institutes, an alumni circle building stem bridges from primary to secondary and on to Higher Education and through our Survey a policy driver for government and stakeholders in STEM. The Showcase Events comprise: 1. a Conference Zone where the students hear from women and men forging careers in STEM, from groundbreaking researchers to entrepreneurs, data scientists and engineers; and 2. an interactive Exhibition Zone where the students can engage with STEM industries and higher education from leaders in their field like Dell, Trinity, ARUP, Aer Lingus, DIT to entrepreneurs and creatives working in STEM; 3. a Teach IT Zone designed as a resource for teachers; 4. a Create IT Zone demonstrating the creative side of STEM; 5. a Build IT Zone promoting female entrepreneurs in STEM. Since 2015 the I Wish Showcase Events have turned the heads of over 50,000 girls towards STEM and empowered them to become the next generation of thought leaders, innovators and game changers in our ever changing world.

FONDAZIONE PROGETTO ITACA

Raise community awareness to overcome stigma and prejudice. Disseminate correct information to promote prevention and orientation towards treatment. Supporting people suffering from mental health disorders and their families in the process of recovering well-being and fullness of life.

Elina Svitolina Foundation

Elina Svitolina Foundation is founded by the best Ukrainian tennis player Elina Svitolina and since 2019 has executed its mission in Ukraine. Foundation focuses on popularization of tennis as well as the creation of favorable conditions for the development of youth sports and supports talented kids. The Foundation programs and activities: refugee program for tennis players, annual tennis camp for kids under 12, scholarships and grants for young tennis talents, training programs at international tennis academies, help talented children participate in international tournaments, sports equipment and apparel, mental health program. Up to 500 talented Ukrainian tennis players have benefited from our programs. The Foundation acts and supports United Nation Sustainable Development Goals - good health and wellbeing, quality education, gender equality. Since the war began we have not been able to carry out the operational activities of the Foundation in full, so in April 2022 a branch of Elina Svitolina Foundation was registered in Bulgaria. In the first days after February, 24 Elina Svitolina Foundation re-focused its efforts on helping young Ukrainian tennis players forced to go abroad. During five months, when the girls and boys were adapting to life in other countries, in temporary homes, they were under the full care of Elina Svitolina Foundation, which paid for their accommodation, food, training and provided the necessary equipment. The sportsmen trained at tennis academies and centers in France, Italy, Spain, Turkey, Slovakia, Hungary and Poland.

ReMade Community Lab

ReMade community lab intends to spread the ecological and digital culture through the experimentation of a micro production laboratory starting from urban plastic waste which, through design, recycling and digital manufacturing processes, aims to start a circular economy model in the city. The goal is to simplify and reduce the environmental impact of urban waste management by concentrating the collection, recycling and production phases in a single organization unit. The products realised by the laboratory are conceived through a creative process that starts from the choice and reworking of signs belonging to the territory. We aim to raise awareness of the community by involving inhabitants and traders in the collection of waste and by activating workshops and training courses for the transmission of skills in the field of digital manufacturing as a tool to facilitate the development of new forms of enterprise in the field of green and circular economy.

FONDAZIONE PANGEA ETS

Short History and Curriculum of PANGEA FOUNDATION onlus Fondazione Pangea was founded in July 2002 as an independent, nonprofit, nonpartisan organisation with the aim of working in Italy and around the world to: promote the advancement, access and enjoyment of human rights and equal opportunities for women and children, to put an end to gender-based, social, economic and environmental injustices, or those caused by wars and conflicts. Also by mobilising and raising awareness among the public and governments prevent and combat violence and discrimination against women and domestic violence witnessed and experienced by children. To live both free from fear and violence promote and develop women's economic, social and cultural empowerment, in order to fully develop their talents and potential and no longer suffer poverty, financial and work exclusion We operate with respect for gender differences, in a gender intercultural perspective that takes into account human rights, for the environmental protection, the right to education and to health, the promotion of Peace, for the dialogue and non-violent conflict management. Our work is based on listening, welcoming and accompanying women and helping them in the path of empowerment to rebuild their life project, starting from self. Our tools are many and are adapted according to the needs and the context in which we work, and to the decisions that arise after the dialogue with the women and the partners who benefit from our intervention. Fondazione Pangea is present in the following institutions: Women Peace and Security table of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs since 2010 National anti-violence advisory table of the Equal Opportunities Department from its inception in 2014 until today National Network for the fight against Hate Speeches promoted by Amnesty International RITMI - Italian network for micro-credit, from 2010 to 2016, where we chaired the vice-presidency for a few years At present we are active in Italy, Afghanistan and India. For an overview of our projects, visit https://pangeaonlus.org/dove-lavoriamo/ Pangea is also supporting Ukrainian refugee women, supported by other local organisations with other services, taking care of those victims of violence.