SPILAMBERTO (MODENA)

Overseas is a non-profit and NGO formed in Spilamberto (Modena) in 1971 to promote global development in extra European countries through volunteer service and international cooperation to support local organizations, long-distance assistance of children and youngsters in need.In the years the association has realized many activities to enhance information and awareness on issues regarding global citizenship, paying special attention to the imbalance between resources abundance and needy people in different contexts, both internationally and locally.This teenager workcamp is one of the many summer activities in favour of the kids and teenagers now attending Spilamberto school, but who started their school work in other countries or represent the second generation of migrant families. The activities will be: Italian courses, homework, games, handicrafts using recycled materials, getting to know their own country together with young tutors.Summer 2019 aims: enhance reception of children, widen lab activities, intercultural and educational activities using expressive methods, new media and offer the young tutors deeper understanding and self-upbringing.