Inauguration of the Child Municipality Policy Path: first meeting of the Sfide Project in Mazara del Vallo

On October 14, 2024, the first meeting of the Child Municipality Policy path took place as part of the Sfide – Generazioni in Crescita project at the Civic in Mazara del Vallo. The event was attended by third-sector organizations, institutions, and representatives of associations concerned with the well-being of the city's adolescents.

The Sfide project, supported by the European Union under the Next Generation EU program and the National Recovery and Resilience Plan (PNRR), aims to tackle educational poverty and reduce school dropout rates through an integrated approach combining formal and non-formal education.

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Stakeholders and institutions collaborating for the well-being of adolescents: the beginning of the co-design process for the Child Municipality Policy

During the meeting, both the Sfide project and the Child Municipality Policy initiative were introduced, the latter being a co-designed municipal policy that will actively involve stakeholders and the young people of Mazara del Vallo. Among the key speakers, Councillor with responsibility for Participation Neighbourhoods and Social Cohesion and Youth Policies Gianfranco Casale, representing the agreement between the Community Foundation of Agrigento and Trapani and the Municipality of Mazara del Vallo, emphasized the importance of building a collaborative network to develop policies that foster adolescent well-being.

Furthermore, Matteo Rizzuto, an expert in stakeholder engagement from LUMSA University, outlined the university's role in transforming the data collected throughout the project into qualitative and quantitative analyses, which will be crucial for the creation of effective, evidence-based policies

The October 14 meeting marks just the first step in a participatory process that will engage not only experts and local organizations but also the young people of Mazara del Vallo, who will actively contribute to the development of policies that meet their needs and aspirations.

Upcoming Events

The next meeting will take place on October 23, 2024, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Civic in Mazara del Vallo, Corso Vittorio Veneto, 201. The event is open to everyone interested in contributing to the well-being of the area's youth.

About the Sfide Project

The Sfide project is funded by the European Union through the Next Generation EU - PNRR M5C3 - Investment 1.3, which provides structured socio-educational interventions to combat educational poverty in Southern Italy, with the support of the third sector. The project is led by Casa della Comunità Speranza (CCS), in collaboration with partners such as the Agrigento and Trapani Community Foundation, AVSI, Solidarity and Action, Euroform, Zaffiria, I.C. “Borsellino-Ajello”, Alma Social Cooperative, and I.C. “Grassa”.

Want to Follow the Sfide Project Activities? Visit the project's website and follow us on social media to stay up to date. For participation or more information, contact Alessia Gambino at a.gambino@fcagrigentotrapani.it.