"Jungi Mundu"
A.S.D. Basket YMCA Siderno - Associazione Cristiana dei Giovani (APS)
EUROCOOP SERVIZI Società Cooperativa Sociale
Camini, Italy
Description
“Jungi Mundu” – which means “Join the World” in the local dialect. The project facilitates asylum seekers’ reception and integration, adopting a scattered hospitality approach in contrast to the transitory way of life that typifies the crowded migration centres in many larger cities. The “Jungi Mundu” centre - open 24/7 - is acknowledged as a safe haven for the new residents, especially families and minors, who in turn have actively contributed to community development since their arrival. Local Italians and the new migrant population collaborate and bond through activities such as the daily crèche, cooking, arts, reconstruction, and ceramic laboratories. Activities include a homework club, tending the local didactic farm and fruit and vegetable plots, helping vulnerable people with medical visits, Italian lessons, women’s club, computer literacy, and supporting local entrepreneurship.
Accommodation, food and transport arrangements
For the past twenty years, these southern Italian villages which have embraced refugee resettlement programmes have experienced economic growth and expansion, as the local municipalities implemented long-term goals with their new migrant communities. Working together, migrants and local Italians have rejuvenated these former ‘ghost towns’ together – which have now become global symbols of internationalism, humanitarian aid and solidarity.
Training during the activity
Volunteers will receive trainings before and during their volunteering period. They will also have access to the trainings provided by the National Agency.
Participant profile
Local Italians and the new migrant population collaborate and bond through activities such as the daily crèche, cooking, arts, reconstruction, and ceramic laboratories. Activities include a homework club, tending the local didactic farm and fruit and vegetable plots, helping vulnerable people with medical visits, Italian lessons, women’s club, computer literacy, and supporting local entrepreneurship.
Activity dates
A total of 30 week(s) during the period 01/11/2024 to 30/05/2025
Activity location
via Giulia, Camini, Italy
Individual volunteering
Looking for participants from
Activity topics
Social challenges
Reception and integration of refugees and migrants
Citizenship and democratic participation
Education and training
Creativity and culture
Working against discrimination (including gender discrimination)
Nutrition and subsistence agriculture
Deadline for applications
No application deadline