Welcommon

Through the initiative “Welcommon”, the social cooperative “Wind of Renewal”, together with public and private (NGO) partners from Greece and other countries, was able to cover the basic needs of up to 200 refugees and promote their education, training and integration into the labour market. The WELCOMMON Hostel has a quite uncommon history. For many […]

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Extracompetenze

The Extracompetenze initiative allowed persons with migration-background to recover dignity and self-esteem – essential to start a proper work-life in a new country. This was done through an innovative and unique partnership-based process facilitating the assessment and recognition of competences and qualifications. The process established by Job Centre Genova in the framework of the Extracompetenze […]

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Prima le Persone

During 2018 the legislative framework for migrants in Italy has deeply changed, so in 2019 three ONG from the Province of Brescia decided to set up a non-governmental project for the sustenance of migrants. It seems an action against an incorrect action of the government. The working group had to respond to specific requests primarily […]

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Ice Academy

For four months, Ice Academy supports entrepreneurs in the start of their entrepreneurial journey. Inspired by the design-thinking methodology, participants are trained to push their project from idea to creation and realization. In addition to this accelerated entrepreneurial program, participants have access to part-time employment in one of the shops of Ben & Jerry’s products […]

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Hotel Giardino

Despite initial opposition to the reception, by conservative extremists coming mainly from outside the valley, in 2013 the Cooperative K-Pax bought and assumed the management of a previously abandoned Hotel Giardino to be used to host migrants, give them an occupation and a place where to make cultural events, learn italian, meet the local population. […]

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