DEVELOPING XENIA

CO.NET SICILIA APS (Coworking and Networking Sicilia) is an association of social promotion, founded in Palermo (Sicily, Italy) at the beginning of 2015. The main aims of the association are: -carrying out principles of peace, pluralism of cultures and solidarity among people; -development of human beings in all kinds of expression, removing obstacles for freedom and equality; -promoting equal rights for the access to health, social protection, education and culture; -promoting the preservation and the development of historical, artistic, environmental, and natural heritage and local traditions; -promoting the development of well being and healthy lifestyles; -developing sustainable tourism focused on local food, wine and agribusinesses; -promoting the empowerment of people and associations with different education methodologies, giving them tools and skills for their development In the summer 2015, Co.net Sicilia starts its project of a social and cultural centre for the promotion of the territory in Selinunte (TP), in a structure surrounded by nature and very close to the seaside. The aims of this centre are: -to develop Co.net activities for the promotion of the territory and its enjoyment to travelers and local people (discover nature points, typical food and wine, etc...); -to involve organizations in or out the region (and the country) that will carry out their activities or projects as youth exchanges, training courses, thematic campaigns, etc... In the Summer 2015, Co.Net organized, in partnership with YAP Italy, its 1st international workcamp, “Developing Xenia”, with 9 international volunteers. In the Autumn 2015, Co.Net hosted 2 youth exchange: “Voluntary Engagement Against Prejudices” of Alternativa Mente Association and “Green Growth” of Paideia Association. These youth exchange were financed by Erasmus+ program.