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Where we are

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We are present in 36 countries in the world with 348 communities.

A long history, that had its prophetic beginnings in Verona in 1808, has opened to us the field of international solidarity and of human and Christian promotion.

"I wish we were able to do everything everywhere … but at least where the need is greatest"

(Magdalene of Canossa)

 

Priorità geografiche 2008

In particolare operiamo in: Africa,  Asia, America Latina



Our activities

The Canossian Foundation gives most importance to those activities that meet primary basic needs (nutrition, prevention, health, instruction, etc.), but which also teach people how to attain competeces and abilities for dignified development:

Instruction and education area: organisation and management of structures and courses for literacy and instruction of all kinds and at all levels

-   Professional formation area: the organisation of courses leading to the acquisition of specific technical skills

 -   Formative area: career guidance, apprenticeship, practical training for those involved in carrying out projects

 -  Voluntary service area: contacts with centres fon voluntary service

-  Social assistance and health area: organisation anda management of medical centres, emergency reception centres, orphanages
-  Fund raising area: promoting direct or indirect fund raising activities and material help for the poorest

  

“Prima di tutto, loro, i miei amati Poveri”
(Maddalena di Canossa)