After School Care with Underprivileged Children in Italy

You would volunteer in an after school care and young centers of one the most underprivileged areas of the city.

"A few things about the education situation in Naples"

Not all the children get the same opportunity in the world, and Italy is one of the proof. A Save The Children Italia study came with the shocking result that around 20% of minors in Italy live in poverty and half of them in extreme poverty. Almost half of the children never read a book and 25% never practiced any sports. In the South of Italy the situation is much worst and with an impressive 23%, Naples has one of the highest index of drop out from schools in Europe.

Our Partner

The Center of this NGO we partner with was established in the early 80’s to address a vast array of social issues such as, social marginalization, especially with regards to drug abuse and homeless assistance. Over the years, the Center has become a reference point in the neighborhood.
The Center started working on social marginalization prevention and on projects focused on establishing the rule of law tailored to the younger local community and especially within the public school system. Activities have a dual objective: 1) enhance self-awareness with respect to personal needs and 2) increase responsibilization in relation to behaviors that may promote social and personal wellbeing.

Partner's Activities

Activities are focused on services administered to minors in the after-school care area especially in relation to creativity workshops, theatre, arts, sports and family support. The engagement is centered on after-school programs addressing the needs of minors living in neighborhoods at risk of social marginalization. These activities include: homework support, game & recreational, art & craft and street activities.
Your engagement on the basis of your skills may include support to educational and recreational activities including participation to games and creativity workshops.