{"id":1075147,"date":"2026-04-13T15:30:22","date_gmt":"2026-04-13T13:30:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/127.0.0.1\/?page_id=1075147"},"modified":"2026-10-16T09:48:22","modified_gmt":"2026-10-16T07:48:22","slug":"about-us","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.fondazioneconilsud.it\/en\/about-us\/","title":{"rendered":"The Foundation"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” row_position_desktop=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” disable_element=”yes” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” gradient_type=”default” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” flex_gap_desktop=”10px” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”]\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tHome<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/nav>\n[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” row_position_desktop=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” flex_gap_desktop=”10px” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”]\n\n\n\t
\n\t\t\"La\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n<\/section>\n[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”full_width_background” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” bg_color=”#FFFFFF” scene_position=”center” top_padding=”0″ bottom_padding=”2%” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” row_position_desktop=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” color_overlay=”#EAEDFD00″ color_overlay_2=”#FFFFFF00″ overlay_strength=”1″ gradient_direction=”top_to_bottom” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” gradient_type=”default” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” flex_gap_desktop=”10px” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1779198486389{margin-bottom: 16px !important;}” text_direction=”default”]With the South of Italy, for 20 Years<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”Fondazione con il Sud” font_container=”tag:h1|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=””][vc_column_text css=”” text_direction=”default”]We are a private, non-profit organization founded through an alliance between banking foundations, third sector, and volunteering sector dedicated to advancing Southern Italy’s development by strengthening social cohesion. We support initiatives that empower new generations, protect shared community assets, improve human services, promote immigrant integration, and safeguard the rights of the most vulnerable. In short, we work to make Southern Italy a place where staying, returning, or arriving is a viable choice.<\/span><\/p>\n

We allocate financial resources to build an inclusive and thriving Southern Italy, directing our funding across four fundamental pillars<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Firstly, we place future generations at the center of our work, funding initiatives that educate young people in legality and civic responsibility<\/b>, combat school dropout<\/b>, nurture young talent and attract ‘brain gain’ back to the South<\/b>. We reclaim community assets<\/b> by supporting projects that restore historical and cultural heritage, regenerate green spaces and abandoned lands, and return assets confiscated from organized crime to community use. We allocate resources to strengthen essential human services<\/b> through targeted initiatives in healthcare, sustainable mobility, social housing, and resilient community welfare systems. Finally, we promote human rights and social inclusion<\/b>, support immigrant integration, and protect the rights of the most vulnerable.<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”full_width_background” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” bg_color=”#FFFFFF” scene_position=”center” top_padding=”5%” bottom_padding=”0″ top_padding_phone=”60px” bottom_margin=”60px” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” row_position_desktop=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” color_overlay=”#FFFFFF00″ color_overlay_2=”#000000″ overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”top_to_bottom” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” gradient_type=”default” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” flex_gap_desktop=”10px” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_custom_heading text=”Mission” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=””][nectar_responsive_text inherited_font_style=”default” text_direction=”default”]Fondazione con il Sud’s objective is to advance the social growth of Southern Italy, based on the premise that economic development cannot take place without a cohesive community. Within this vision, the third sector serves as the primary engine for building bonds and trust across communities. Real change requires everyone’s contribution. The Foundation does not replace public institutions; rather, through innovative initiatives, it encourages them to evolve toward more effective collaboration between the State and the private-social sector, in pursuit of the common good. Together, we can build development proposals that are both credible and lasting.<\/span>[\/nectar_responsive_text][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”15″][carousel script=”flickity” flickity_formatting=”default” desktop_cols_flickity=”4″ desktop_small_cols_flickity=”3″ tablet_cols_flickity=”2″ phone_cols_flickity=”1″ flickity_controls=”default” color=”default” flickity_overflow=”hidden” flickity_wrap_around=”wrap” pagination_alignment_flickity=”default” flickity_spacing=”default” flickity_column_vertical_alignment=”default” column_padding=”0″ flickity_element_spacing=”10px” column_color=”#EAEDFD” border_radius=”15px”][item simple_slider_bg_image_position=”default” simple_slider_overlay_strength=”0.3″ simple_slider_bg_image_loading=”default” flickity_bg_image_loading=”default” flex_gap_desktop=”10px” flickity_item_link_type=”regular” id=”1789982588221-3″ title=”Item” tab_id=”1789982588221-8″][fancy_box box_style=”image_above_text_underline” image_url=”367″ image_aspect_ratio=”4-3″ content_color=”#000000″ border_radius=”default” image_loading=”default” image_size=”large”]\n

Partnerships across organizations<\/h3>\n

We give meaning to the word ‘with’ through partnerships with the third sector, as well as other public and private organizations and businesses.<\/span>[\/fancy_box][\/item][item simple_slider_bg_image_position=”default” simple_slider_overlay_strength=”0.3″ simple_slider_bg_image_loading=”default” flickity_bg_image_loading=”default” flex_gap_desktop=”10px” flickity_item_link_type=”regular” id=”1789982588262-1″ title=”Item” tab_id=”1789982588262-1″][fancy_box box_style=”image_above_text_underline” image_url=”1071238″ image_aspect_ratio=”4-3″ content_color=”#000000″ border_radius=”default” image_loading=”default” enable_animation=”true” animation=”fade-in-from-right” image_size=”large” delay=”100″]\n

Trust<\/h3>\n

We support initiatives that build trust and collaboration as the foundation of sustainable growth.<\/span>[\/fancy_box][\/item][item simple_slider_bg_image_position=”default” simple_slider_overlay_strength=”0.3″ simple_slider_bg_image_loading=”default” flickity_bg_image_loading=”default” flex_gap_desktop=”10px” flickity_item_link_type=”regular” id=”1789982588289-10″ title=”Item” tab_id=”1789982588289-1″][fancy_box box_style=”image_above_text_underline” image_url=”368″ image_aspect_ratio=”4-3″ content_color=”#000000″ border_radius=”default” image_loading=”default” enable_animation=”true” animation=”fade-in-from-right” image_size=”large” delay=”200″]\n

Social innovation<\/h3>\n

We pioneer innovative models to maximize sustainable social impact.<\/span>[\/fancy_box][\/item][item simple_slider_bg_image_url=”http:\/\/themenectar.com\/img\/demo-media\/unsplash\/webp\/photo-1604014237256-11d475e2a2d8.webp” simple_slider_bg_image_position=”default” simple_slider_overlay_strength=”0.3″ simple_slider_bg_image_loading=”default” flickity_bg_image_loading=”default” flex_gap_desktop=”10px” flickity_item_link_type=”regular” id=”1789982588316-2″ title=”Item” tab_id=”1789982588316-5″][fancy_box box_style=”image_above_text_underline” image_url=”1054977″ image_aspect_ratio=”4-3″ content_color=”#000000″ border_radius=”default” image_loading=”default” image_size=”large” css=”.vc_custom_1779203593940{padding-bottom: 24px !important;}”]\n

Community engagement<\/h3>\n

We promote constructive dialogue between public institutions and social organizations through participatory projects that place communities and their needs at the center.<\/span>[\/fancy_box][\/item][\/carousel][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”full_width_background” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” bottom_padding=”32px” bottom_margin=”60px” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” row_position_desktop=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” enable_gradient=”true” color_overlay=”#FFF5EA” overlay_strength=”0.8″ gradient_direction=”top_to_bottom” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” gradient_type=”default” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” bottom_margin=”0px” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” column_padding_type=”default” content_layout=”default” gradient_type=”default”]\n

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On 22 November 2006, Fondazione per il Sud was established as an ambitious and unprecedented project, the first ever funded entirely by private capital to drive the development of Southern Italy by placing social cohesion at its core.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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In 2011, the Foundation changed its name to Fondazione con il Sud ('Foundation With the South') to explicitly highlight its participatory approach and its commitment to working with Southern communities. The Foundation selected the new logo through a public contest, choosing it from over 500 entries submitted by young designers, graphic artists, and students.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Alongside community foundations and calls for proposals, the Foundation has continuously expanded its toolkit. Over the years, it has introduced a range of support mechanisms, from special and innovative ideas to co-financed initiatives, development programmes, and organizational capacity building.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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As established by the Board of Directors in 2014, communication does more than just promote the Foundation's mission; it is a tool to achieve it. By dismantling stereotypes and encouraging participatory processes, we use communication to inspire and drive real change.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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In 2016, the social enterprise Con i bambini was created as a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Foundation to implement the programmes of the Fund Against Educational Poverty in Children and Youth.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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To streamline project submission, evaluation, and monitoring while improving data collection, the Foundation launched the open-source platform Ch\u00e0iros in 2017 and established a dedicated data analytics strategy.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Starting in 2022, the Foundation introduced impact evaluation to measure and assess the changes generated by the initiatives it supports.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t

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