On Tuesday, July 8, Venice Sustainability Foundation (VSF) headquarters hosted a workshop presenting the winning projects from the fourth edition of the Civic Crowdfunding Call, an initiative promoted by the Municipality of Venice.
Organized by VSF under its Social inclusion thematic area, the event spotlighted four initiatives with high social, environmental, and educational impact, aiming to strengthen local community ties and advance a culture of participatory, inclusive sustainability.
The campaigns, currently active on the Produzioni dal Basso platform, were presented by their respective organizers. This gave VSF members and partners an opportunity to gain deeper insights into each initiative, assess its potential impact, and explore direct avenues to support its execution.
The presented projects include:
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Fili di Speranza: Intrecci di storie e competenze (Threads of Hope: Intertwining Stories and Skills) A social tailoring workshop designed for vulnerable women, offering vocational training paths that pave the way toward financial independence and social reintegration.
Promoted by: Istituto Casa Famiglia San Pio X and the Giudecca Women's Prison.
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Mestre: un Palcoscenico per Tutti (Mestre: A Stage for Everyone) A cultural initiative fostering social regeneration through theater, engaging marginalized individuals in the production of a performance at the Kolbe Theater in Mestre.
Promoted by: Live Arts Cultures APS.
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OvEST Summer Camp for All An intercultural summer camp guiding children through language learning, workshops, and educational outings inspired by Marco Polo. The initiative aims to provide this experience free of charge to 25 disadvantaged minors.
Promoted by: Associazione Voci di Carta.
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Dalla Terra alla Tavola: Coltiviamo Talenti (From Earth to Table: Cultivating Talents) An agri-food educational track for students at the Barbarigo Vocational Institute, involving them in organic vegetable production, transportation via traditional caorlina boats, and the preparation of sustainable dishes.
Promoted by: SMS Carpentieri e Calafati and Associazione VERAS Vignole.
Alongside the campaign organizers, attending VSF members included the Municipality of Venice, AdSP MAS, AVL Italia, Venice Rovigo Chamber of Commerce, MARE Health, Invitalia, Fondazione Diabete Ricerca, PwC Italia, Fondazione Giorgio Cini, and The Human Safety Net, as well as VSF partner Venezia FC.
The workshop facilitated direct dialogue among public institutions, private enterprise, and third-sector organizations, underscoring VSF's role as a driver of participatory processes geared toward the sustainable development of the local community.
