Associazione Progetto Famiglia Onlus

The name “PROGETTO FAMIGLIA” originates from the conviction that the family is a resource of the entire society. We are convinced that, starting with the family, it is possible to build a society fitting for humans, a society, that is, that respects the dignity of the human person.Reestablishing the family’s central role ensures humanizing the development of the whole society.Founded in 1990 by a group of young volunteers from the nocerino-sarnese area (in the province of Salerno), Progetto Famiglia is a large VOLUNTARY MOVEMENT organized in several intervention areas with each area having one or more specifically dedicated Associations. The various “specific” Associations are connected by another “general” Association which acts as the Federation. Each Association is juridically autonomous, and, although each has its own specific activities, all have the common objective of “serving” the family and minors.There are eighteen Associations currently operating in the Progetto Famiglia Federation, distributed in five activity areas. Each area is linked to a specific “Coordinating Body”:
- Progetto Famiglia – Vita (Life);
- Progetto Famiglia – Affido (Foster);
- Progetto Famiglia – Genitori (Parents);
- Progetto Famiglia – Accoglienza (Refuge);
- Progetto Famiglia – Cooperazione (Cooperation).
In total approximately 500 volunteers and 40 operators are involved in the Progetto Famiglia Federation.
PROGETTO FAMIGLIA – VITA (LIFE - area present since 1990)
The support for mothers and unborn life is the first area in which Progetto Famiglia developed.The social activities involve works to support and accompany expecting mothers with the objective of helping them to “give birth to the life” that they carry in the womb and to ensure that they deal serenely with the post birth period. The Association is also involved in activities of awareness and promotion of a culture that is attentive to the importance of motherhood and life and offers information and learning courses for young people, families and professionals.
PROGETTO FAMIGLIA – AFFIDO (FOSTER – initiative started in 1994, consolidated as a structured area in 1998)
Based on a network of volunteering families willing to temporarily accommodate people in difficulty.The main focus of the area is that of accommodating children and youths (foster families). There are also other types of accommodation offered, principally for pregnant mothers and mothers with children. The volunteering families participate in ongoing training courses. They are also assisted and supported by a team of psychologists and social service workers that operate in conjunction with the local public services and the underage magistrate system.
PROGETTO FAMIGLIA – GENITORI (PARENTS – area active since 1991)
Progetto Famiglia Genitori is a group of volunteers and experts that promote:education courses for preparation and support for motherhood and fatherhood;education courses on intimate relationships and family relationships;education courses for responsible procreation.
PROGETTO FAMIGLIA-ACCOGLIENZA (REFUGE – area active since 1996)
Progetto Famiglia Accoglienza is the area designated for the management of Family Houses for minors and Refuge Houses for expecting mothers and mothers with children. These Houses are run by a nucleus of volunteers (married couples, youths, consecrated members) that have chosen to live daily at the service of others. The main objective of these Houses is that of creating a strong family environment that combines specialist support (social and psychological in nature given by a specialist team) with the offer of key relationships, centered on supporting those who have been denied the benefits of a balanced family background capable of providing a normal upbringing.
PROGETTO FAMIGLIA – COOPERAZIONE (COOPERATION area active since 2002)
Involved in improvement projects in Developing Countries, Progetto Famiglia Cooperazione has implemented over 100 projects since its inception (of which many are still ongoing) in 5 countries (Burkina Faso, Ukraine, Israel, Palestine, Lebanon), guaranteeing direct benefits for more than 500,000 people. Funding is essentially private (from individuals or companies) that make their time, talent and their financial resources available for less fortunate people.
EDITORIAL INITIATIVES
In these last years Progetto Famiglia has also developed an area dedicated to cultural communications.
Since 2006 a bimonthly magazine has been in circulation (www.puntofamiglia.net)
In 2010 the volunteer association “Comunicare la Famiglia” (Communicating the Family) was founded.
The publisher “Punto Famiglia” was founded in 2011.
Since 2008 a few young volunteers have started a theatrical group called “Compagnia del Sorriso” (Campaign for Smiles) that organizes fundraising shows.