NEET is an acronym that stands for “Not in Education, Employment, or Training”. It refers to a person who is unemployed, not receiving an education or in vocational training. The classification of a person as NEET originated in the United Kingdom, but its use has spread, to varying degrees, to other countries and regions. The…
Once upon a time, there were lands and seas. Then the plastic between lands and seas. Today, a lot of plastic and everything that has contaminated. Plastic pollution is the accumulation of plastic objects and particles in the Earth’s environment that adversely affects wildlife, wildlife habitat, and humans. Plastics are inexpensive and durable, and as…
As soon as it became clear that the Covid-19 virus would have spread globally, several celebrities and organizations have expressed their concern for the tragic effects that the pandemic would have had on the African continent. Of course, we are all aware that Africa is the world’s poorest continent, that’s the first thing that comes…
We all know how much volunteering is important and plays a big role in our everyday civil lives. Without the solidarity and the commitment of volunteers in all the sectors in which they operate, we would certainly live in a more difficult world, divided into less inclusive societies. However, we are not so aware of…
Rice is the most used cereal in our diets, eaten by millions of people. Particularly in densely populated areas like Asia, Africa and South America, rice and all its derived ensures to consumers about 60/70% of the daily calorie intake. Rice is usually assimilated after grinding and, therefore, the elimination of the external layers. In…
Since 2017, Vicolo Bolognetti 2, in Bologna, has been the home of Làbas, a well-known community centre in the city, which houses several projects: after-school for children, work desk, legal desk, music workshop, bicycle workshop, Italian school, and many others. In this article, we will focus on the Italian language school Newén and the differences between…
During the pandemic, lockdown people are forced to stay home to prevent any risk of spreading or contracting the Coronavirus. Thus, many stores are closed, including libraries and bookstores, and a lot of workers stayed home, doing their job remotely if possible, as well as many children, which cannot go to school. But what about…
AIFO (Associazione Italiana Amici di Raoul Follerau) was born in 1961 in Bologna thanks to a group of doctors and Comboni Missionaries, inspired by French journalist Raoul Follerau, who is known for having dedicated his life to the fight against leprosy and the emargination of diseased people. Through the years AIFO has opened offices across all…
Your First EURES Job 6.0 is a project that aims to help young people to find a job or an internship, financed by Employment and Social Innovation Programme and managed by the Ministry of Work and Social Politics. EURES (European employment services) is the European network of employment services, coordinated by the European Commission. It includes…
Do you know how much water is used to make the pants you are wearing? The clothes that we buy and how we dress is not a simple choice. When we dress up, we are also wearing all the materials and the resources used to produce our clothes. The challenge for making fashion more sustainable…
