Mr. Caia is a Professor of Italian Sign Language at Ca’ Foscari University, in Venice. He was born in 1976 in Siracuse (Sicily) from deaf parents and he is deaf himself. In his family, they all use Italian Sign Language to communicate with each other. They found out about his deafness when he was attending…
A volunteering experience in Colombia Golden dust floats through the air as the motorcycle roams the dirt road that starts just off the busy highway in Santa Marta, Colombia. Some old ladies sit in the shade outside their tiny houses to escape the unbearable heat of a February afternoon; chickens, cats, and stray dogs chase…
AC is the acronym for Azione Cattolica (“catholic action” in English) that is a secular catholic association, which cooperates with the ecclesiastical hierarchies of the Catholic Church. AC dates back to 1867, and since then, thanks to many volunteers, we have been able to enjoy and be part of this wonderful world, which operates in…
What is sustainable tourism? According to the World Tourism Organization, sustainable tourism is “Tourism that takes full account of its current and future economic, social and environmental impacts, addressing the needs of visitors, the industry, the environment, and host communities”. Sustainable tourism is a way of traveling that not only reduces the negative impact on the visited places to the minimum…
Who is a migrant? According to the IOM (International Organization for Migration), a migrant is “a person who moves away from his or her place of usual residence, whether within a country or across an international border, temporarily or permanently, and for a variety of reasons”. Moving away from the place where we live can…
Fast-fashion convenience How common is it for teenagers today to spend the afternoon shopping with friends? Why are some jeans they buy 20€, while other pairs cost much more? Aren’t they all jeans after all? The answers to these questions and their explanations may not be neither encouraging nor easy as one may think. On…
The majority of us knows the Dominican Republic as that wonderful island in Central America, which is famous all over the world for its amazing seashores, its incredible music, its resemblance to a paradise, a place where everything is possible. As if it was disconnected from the rest of the world. A new experience…
After years of struggle, abortion is now legal in Argentina A historical moment has finally arrived: on December 30th, 2020 the Argentine Senate approved abortion legalization. Argentina legalised abortion and became the fourth main Roman Catholic country in Latin America to allow it, along with Cuba, Uruguay, Guyana, and the state of Mexico City. For…
A symbol of many cultures The veil is one of the most visible symbols of Islam — which, after Christianity, is the second major religion worldwide. It is also a frequent matter of discussion: Why do women wear it? Who is entitled to decide whether or not it should be worn? Veils were common in…
How would you talk to your parents or friends if you were deaf? The answer is pretty straightforward: the most natural mean of communication for a hearing-impaired person is Sign Language, which conveys a message by employing hands and eyes, instead of voice and ears. A WORLD TO BE SEEN There are many prejudices associated…
