Training Course for Regenerative Organizations
Natacha attended a training course in Croatia on organizational regeneration, exploring sustainable practices and new tools to innovate work in NGOs.
Letter from Aveiro
My name is Benedetta Freda, I’m 22 years old, I’m Italian, and I’m currently in Aveiro, Portugal, where I’m participating in a European Solidarity Corps volunteer project.
Call for international volunteers is now open
Latest APERTA la call per volontari internazionali Fregne Special Edition al Sirene Festival 2025 A Roma per cambiare visione CICALA: Affidato a Giosef Italy il bene confiscato a San Girolamo a Bari YouthLens a Roma Oltre il blocco, oltre la complicità: giustizia sociale per Gaza Giosef al Comicon di Napoli: dove l’Europa incontra i giovani Diritti senza confini: la posizione di Giovani Senza Frontiere sulla Palestina occupata Youth Lens: a Casapesenna per riscrivere la narrazione dei territori Al fianco della società civile serba: fermiamo la repressione CALL FOR INTERNATIONAL VOLUNTEERS IS OPEN ESC 2025–2026 IN PALERMO WITH GIOSEF ITALY Giosef Italy – Giovani Senza Frontiere APS is now accepting applications for the European Solidarity Corps project “Creating Cultural Crossroads with Giosef Italy”, which will take place in Palermo, Sicily, from October 13, 2025, to June 12, 2026.This is a unique opportunity for young people to experience intercultural exchange, develop creative skills, and contribute to social justice and youth work in one of the most culturally vibrant cities of the Mediterranean. Project activities Over 35 weeks, volunteers will engage in: third sector communication and social media; podcasting, radio production and DJing workshops; public speaking and audio tech support; youth project design and local/international event coordination; collaborative activities with partner organizations, such as mini-basketball with children, educational labs for adolescents, and social inclusion projects. The activities will be hosted at Giosef Italy’s office in central Palermo and in collaboration with other NGOs and community spaces. Conditions offered Accommodation: volunteers will live in a shared house. Rent and all utilities (electricity, water, gas) are fully covered. Local transport: reimbursed for all project-related travel within the city. Pocket money: monthly allowance to cover food and personal expenses. Training & support: educational mentoring and regular workshops to help volunteers grow professionally and personally. Language learning: immersion in Italian language and culture with support throughout. Who can apply Young people aged 18–30 from the following countries are eligible: Belgium, Spain, France, Malta, Portugal, Germany, Greece, and the Netherlands. Minimum requirements: basic Italian (at least A2 level); good command of English; interest in youth work, communication, social justice, and creativity; openness to working in intercultural teams. adaptability, flexibility and personal motivation Applicants are strongly encouraged to include a short video introduction. Priority will be given to those who submit a video.. How to apply Read the full info pack:https://www.canva.com/design/DAGrJwWyU8Q/a-I-z6KuxiNmrtLvXON-kw/view Official ESC platform listing:https://youth.europa.eu/solidarity/opportunity/36524_en Deadline to apply: September 4, 2025 – 23:59 (CET) Send your application to: palermo@giosef.itwith subject: Application for ESC Giosef @Palermo [Your Name]Attach your CV and, if possible, a short introduction video. Share Related articles All Posts Banca Etica CERV Dear Dialogin Erasmus + frontiere Legalità News Q.L.ESC TOCC Youth Lens yscp APERTA la call per volontari internazionali Recenti Fregne Special Edition al Sirene Festival 2025 A Roma per cambiare visione CICALA: Affidato a Giosef Italy il bene… Read Articles ESC FACTOR storie d’Europa: Maria Gil, Donna, Cigana, Attivista. Conosciuta anche come Maria da Fronteira, è un punto di riferimento nella promozione di “Mulheres Ciganas” in Portogallo. Read Articles ESC FACTOR storie d’Europa: Manolis Glezos, il primo partigiano europeo. Manolis Glezos è considerato il primo partigiano per aver rimosso la bandiera con la svastica della Germania nazista dall’Acropoli di… Read Articles ESC FACTOR storie d’Europa: Fátima Hamed Hossain, la prima donna musulmana del parlamento spagnolo Recenti Intervista a Giosef Italy per Rai Parlamento ESC FACTOR storie d’Europa: Maria Gil, Donna, Cigana, Attivista. ESC FACTOR storie… Read Articles ESC FACTOR storie d’Europa: LAGARDE LIST Recenti Intervista a Giosef Italy per Rai Parlamento ESC FACTOR storie d’Europa: Maria Gil, Donna, Cigana, Attivista. ESC FACTOR storie… Read Articles ESC FACTOR storie d’Europa: La Rivoluzione dei GAROFANI in Portogallo Recenti Intervista a Giosef Italy per Rai Parlamento ESC FACTOR storie d’Europa: Maria Gil, Donna, Cigana, Attivista. ESC FACTOR storie… Read Articles ESC FACTOR storie d’Europa: Kōstas Geōrgakīs e la rivolta del Polytechnio Recenti Intervista a Giosef Italy per Rai Parlamento ESC FACTOR storie d’Europa: Maria Gil, Donna, Cigana, Attivista. ESC FACTOR storie… Read Articles
Beyond the blockade, beyond complicity: social justice for Gaza
The attack on the Madleen is not an accident. It is a deliberate affront to international law, a
violation of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, and a direct assault on
anyone who still believes that solidarity cannot be a crime. It is yet another episode in a
systematic strategy aimed at silencing all dissenting voices, criminalising civil intervention,
and repressing any attempt to affirm that all lives have equal value.
Rights Without Borders: Giovani Senza Frontiere’s Position on Occupied Palestine
Latest Diritti senza confini: la posizione di Giovani Senza Frontiere sulla Palestina occupata Youth Lens: a Casapesenna per riscrivere la narrazione dei territori Al fianco della società civile serba: fermiamo la repressione Intervista a Giosef Italy per Rai Parlamento ESC FACTOR storie d’Europa: Maria Gil, Donna, Cigana, Attivista. ESC FACTOR storie d’Europa: Manolis Glezos, il primo partigiano europeo. ESC FACTOR storie d’Europa: Fátima Hamed Hossain, la prima donna musulmana del parlamento spagnolo ESC FACTOR storie d’Europa: LAGARDE LIST ESC FACTOR storie d’Europa: La Rivoluzione dei GAROFANI in Portogallo ESC FACTOR storie d’Europa: Kōstas Geōrgakīs e la rivolta del Polytechnio Rights Without Borders: Giovani Senza Frontiere’s Position on Occupied Palestine Why a Position Paper? Giovani Senza Frontiere, a social promotion entity active in the third sector, is deeply committed to youth engagement through European and Mediterranean initiatives.Our firm condemnation of the actions carried out in the occupied territories of Palestine is not merely an ethical imperative but is intrinsically linked to our mission of safeguarding human rights and social justice. The conditions in the Palestinian territories, marked by systemic violations of fundamental rights and a prolonged occupation that has caused widespread suffering, require critical attention and resolute commitment from all entities operating in the field of international cooperation. Giovani Senza Frontiere maintains that silence and inaction may be perceived as complicity or acceptance of the injustices suffered by the Palestinian people. In this regard, we recall that the International Criminal Court (ICC), in its jurisdiction over crimes committed in the Occupied Palestinian Territories—as reaffirmed in the decision of February 5, 2021—has recognized the competence to investigate war crimes and crimes against humanity, in accordance with the Rome Statute. This reinforces the obligation for actors in international cooperation to act in line with the principles of international legality, responsibility, and non-complicity. (ICC, Pre-Trial Chamber I, Decision on the Prosecution’s request pursuant to article 19(3) of the Statute, February 5, 2021) Through this position paper, Giovani Senza Frontiere explicitly declares its opposition to the policies and practices responsible for forced expropriations, settlement expansion, and home demolitions; severe restrictions on freedom of movement; excessive use of force; and the economic siege of Gaza, East Jerusalem, and the West Bank, along with the tragic loss of human lives. We firmly believe that such actions undermine the prospects for peace and security in the region and constitute serious violations of the international principles we are committed to defending. Taking this position is essential to remain consistent with our principles of equity, social justice, and human solidarity. Moreover, it represents an active contribution to supporting vulnerable communities and building a future in which everyone’s rights are respected. With this document, Giovani Senza Frontiere not only takes a stand against injustices but also commits to fostering dialogue, understanding, and cooperation among peoples—fundamental elements for building bridges and promoting the fair application of human rights without double standards. Introduction Over the past decades, the Israeli occupation of the Palestinian territories has continued to intensify, with devastating repercussions, particularly for the Palestinian population in the occupied territories. The escalation of violence and the systematic erosion of Palestinians’ fundamental rights by Israeli authorities have raised significant international concerns. In particular, actions undertaken in the occupied areas have been characterized by forced expulsions, property destruction, severe restrictions on freedom of movement, unequal access to essential resources, and attacks that have frequently affected the civilian population. Such practices, due to their intensity and systematic nature, are consistently labeled by many international organizations as actions falling under the definition of cultural genocide, according to international conventions, including the United Nations Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide. This situation has generated an urgent need for international attention and action, not only to put an end to these serious violations but also to support the fundamental human rights and dignity of the Palestinian population. The history of this conflict originates in 1948 with the Nakba, an Arabic term meaning “catastrophe.” In that year, the illegitimate founding of the state of Israel coincided with the forced exodus of approximately 700,000 Palestinians and the destruction of over 500 villages—an event that has left deep scars in the collective Palestinian memory and marked the beginning of a long path of suffering and forced displacements. In 1967, the Six-Day War further escalated tensions, culminating in the Israeli occupation of Gaza, the West Bank, and East Jerusalem. This event marked the beginning of military and civil administration by Israel that persists to this day, despite numerous international condemnations.The period from 1987 to 1993 witnessed the First Intifada, a Palestinian uprising against the Israeli occupation, distinguished by its intensity and the harshness of military responses, causing significant casualties on the Palestinian side and drawing global attention to the grave humanitarian situation in the occupied territories. In 1993, the Oslo Accords were seen as a hope for peace, but despite some initial promises, they ultimately complicated the political landscape further without resolving fundamental tensions, leaving many objectives unfulfilled. The Second Intifada, from 2000 to 2005, was even more devastating than the first. This wave of violence worsened the living conditions of Palestinians and intensified Israeli restrictive policies. More recently, in 2018 and 2019, the Great March of Return saw thousands of Palestinians in Gaza protesting along the border, demanding the right of return and the end of the blockade. The Israeli military response to these demonstrations was extremely violent, resulting in hundreds of deaths and thousands of injuries among the protesters. In 2021, tensions flared again in Jerusalem, particularly in the Sheikh Jarrah neighborhood, where forced expropriations and illegal settlements sparked further clashes and international condemnations. This document aims to express a formal and unequivocal condemnation of the actions carried out by Israel in the occupied territories—actions that represent serious violations of human rights and contravene numerous principles of international law. This position paper specifically aims to denounce: 1. Forced Expropriations: On multiple occasions, Israel has conducted forced expropriations of Palestinian lands and properties in the occupied
Standing with Serbian Civil Society: Stop the Repression
The situation of civil society in Serbia continues to raise deep concern and demands Europe’s utmost attention.
Interview with Giosef Italy for Rai Parlamento
Latest Intervista a Giosef Italy per Rai Parlamento ESC FACTOR storie d’Europa: Maria Gil, Donna, Cigana, Attivista. ESC FACTOR storie d’Europa: Manolis Glezos, il primo partigiano europeo. ESC FACTOR storie d’Europa: Fátima Hamed Hossain, la prima donna musulmana del parlamento spagnolo ESC FACTOR storie d’Europa: LAGARDE LIST ESC FACTOR storie d’Europa: La Rivoluzione dei GAROFANI in Portogallo ESC FACTOR storie d’Europa: Kōstas Geōrgakīs e la rivolta del Polytechnio Mafie & Social Media: intervista ad Anna Sergi con VIDEO Mafie & Social Media: intervista a Davide Bennato con VIDEO Mafie & Social Media: intervista a Enzo Ciconte con VIDEO Interview with Giosef Italy for Rai Parlamento Rai for the social Our organisation was featured in a report aired on Rai Parlamento, an in-depth programme broadcast on Rai 3. Nubia Martini went to Turin to interview the young people who work every day with our territorial Giosef Turin office, while in the studio Carla Marcellino interviewed Chiara Lombardo, our communication manager, who tells you the story of our Euromediterranean Youth Centre in Casapesenna: Il Paguro Ostello, a property confiscated from the Casalesi clan that Giosef has transformed into a place of growth, training and rebirth. It was also an opportunity to talk about our experience with the European Solidarity Corps project, which for years has enabled us to work with young people from all over Europe and beyond. Among the other projects we also carry out nationwide and locally, we also talked about Youth Care for Change, one of our partnership projects that is leading us on an exciting journey of care community building among people and associations. We thank Rai Parlamento for giving space to our voice and for helping to spread the word about the importance of the work we do every day. If you missed the report, you can watch it again at the following link: Watch the full interview here. Share Related Articles All Posts News Intervista a Giosef Italy per Rai Parlamento Recenti Intervista a Giosef Italy per Rai Parlamento ESC FACTOR storie d’Europa: Maria Gil, Donna, Cigana, Attivista. ESC FACTOR storie… Read Articles ESC FACTOR storie d’Europa: Maria Gil, Donna, Cigana, Attivista. Conosciuta anche come Maria da Fronteira, è un punto di riferimento nella promozione di “Mulheres Ciganas” in Portogallo. Read Articles ESC FACTOR storie d’Europa: Manolis Glezos, il primo partigiano europeo. Manolis Glezos è considerato il primo partigiano per aver rimosso la bandiera con la svastica della Germania nazista dall’Acropoli di… Read Articles ESC FACTOR storie d’Europa: Fátima Hamed Hossain, la prima donna musulmana del parlamento spagnolo Recenti Intervista a Giosef Italy per Rai Parlamento ESC FACTOR storie d’Europa: Maria Gil, Donna, Cigana, Attivista. ESC FACTOR storie… Read Articles ESC FACTOR storie d’Europa: LAGARDE LIST Recenti Intervista a Giosef Italy per Rai Parlamento ESC FACTOR storie d’Europa: Maria Gil, Donna, Cigana, Attivista. ESC FACTOR storie… Read Articles ESC FACTOR storie d’Europa: La Rivoluzione dei GAROFANI in Portogallo Recenti Intervista a Giosef Italy per Rai Parlamento ESC FACTOR storie d’Europa: Maria Gil, Donna, Cigana, Attivista. ESC FACTOR storie… Read Articles ESC FACTOR storie d’Europa: Kōstas Geōrgakīs e la rivolta del Polytechnio Recenti Intervista a Giosef Italy per Rai Parlamento ESC FACTOR storie d’Europa: Maria Gil, Donna, Cigana, Attivista. ESC FACTOR storie… Read Articles Mafie & Social Media: intervista ad Anna Sergi con VIDEO Recenti Intervista a Giosef Italy per Rai Parlamento ESC FACTOR storie d’Europa: Maria Gil, Donna, Cigana, Attivista. ESC FACTOR storie… Read Articles Mafie & Social Media: intervista a Davide Bennato con VIDEO Recenti Intervista a Giosef Italy per Rai Parlamento ESC FACTOR storie d’Europa: Maria Gil, Donna, Cigana, Attivista. ESC FACTOR storie… Read Articles
ESC FACTOR stories of Europe: Maria Gil, Woman, Cigana, Activist.
Also known as Maria da Fronteira, she is a landmark in the promotion of ‘Mulheres Ciganas’ in Portugal.
ESC FACTOR stories of Europe: Manolis Glezos, the first European partisan.
Manolis Glezos is considered the first partisan to have removed the flag with the swastika of Nazi Germany from the Acropolis in Athens on the night of 30 May 1941, together with his friend Apostolos Sadas.
ESC FACTOR stories of Europe: Fátima Hamed Hossain, the first Muslim woman in the Spanish parliament
Latest Intervista a Giosef Italy per Rai Parlamento ESC FACTOR storie d’Europa: Maria Gil, Donna, Cigana, Attivista. ESC FACTOR storie d’Europa: Manolis Glezos, il primo partigiano europeo. ESC FACTOR storie d’Europa: Fátima Hamed Hossain, la prima donna musulmana del parlamento spagnolo ESC FACTOR storie d’Europa: LAGARDE LIST ESC FACTOR storie d’Europa: La Rivoluzione dei GAROFANI in Portogallo ESC FACTOR storie d’Europa: Kōstas Geōrgakīs e la rivolta del Polytechnio Mafie & Social Media: intervista ad Anna Sergi con VIDEO Mafie & Social Media: intervista a Davide Bennato con VIDEO Mafie & Social Media: intervista a Enzo Ciconte con VIDEO ESC FACTOR stories of Europe: Fátima Hamed Hossain, the first Muslim woman in the Spanish parliament THIS STORY WAS TOLD TO US BY OUR ESC VOLUNTEER: MARIA TERESA, 22 YEARS OLD, FROM SPAIN. Born in Ceuta in 1978, Fátima Hamed Hossain is a practising lawyer, experienced in civil, mortgage and commercial mediation and with extensive training in human rights and equality. She is also a tutor at La UNED de Ceuta. In 2015, she joined the regional parliament of Ceuta as an MP, becoming the first Muslim woman to head a political group with representation. She is the fifth feminist speaker in Ceuta, as leader of the Movement for Dignity and Citizenship (MDyC) party. ‘The shootings, the prison and the marginality that surrounded us pushed me to study law. Always wanting to help others has marked my path. Currently, I try through politics, with its frustrations and emotional rewards.’ Fátima Hamed Hossain The daughter of Moroccan, Spanish parents, practising Muslims and wearing a visible headscarf, she has recently made herself known for her speeches in plenary sessions, openly accusing Vox, a party with which she has had several disagreements, to the point of becoming the opposition front for the extreme right in Ceuta. On Saturday 13 November 2021, Fátima Hamed Hossain participated in an event together with the second vice-president of the Spanish government and minister of labour and social economy, Yolanda Díaz; the mayor of Barcelona, Ada Colau; the first vice-president of the Comunidad Valenciana, Mònica Oltra; and the spokesperson of Más Madrid, Mónica García at the Teatro Olympia in Valencia. After Vox’s strong emergence in 2019, her status as a Spanish woman wearing a headscarf during plenary sessions made her the target of far-right hate rhetoric. Hamed talks about last March’s diplomatic and border crisis on the Moroccan border, the role of women in politics, and, above all, the xenophobic radicalisation of the political message in a city whose half of the population is Muslim. Nationality is one thing and creed you may or may not have is another. Our State is non-denominational. It is the most normal thing in the world for a Spaniard to believe what he wants. Sometimes we are asked if we are Spanish or Muslim, as if it were incompatible. We don’t understand how nationality can be confused with belief. Of Vox, we all know what they are, an extreme right-wing formation with an ideology based on hatred for those who think differently and those who are different. This way of selling their message has been very successful for them, insulting, provoking and waiting for the reaction of the person in front. “Algunos no están preparados para ver a una mujer musulmana con hiyab en un Parlamento español” Fátima Hamed Hossain ESC FACTOR, Stories of Europe:The communication campaign ESC FACTOR, Stories of Europe was born from the experience of a workshop on multi-channel communication that further enriched the personal background of the young volunteers of the ESC project, European Solidarity Corps who have been living for months at Il paguro Ostello, a small house for young Europeans, a property confiscated from the Casalesi family in which Giosef Italy has created a youth hostel, in Casapesenna.During the past few months, the young people involved have had the opportunity to learn about the history of Italy, through a series of meetings whose main theme was the history of the Antimafia. From the realisation that such an important and well-known history in our country is often ignored by other young Europeans, this project was born.We said to ourselves, what if we now tell our readers stories that changed the history of your home countries but are not known by the Italian public? Così è nata l’idea di THE ESC FACTOR, un progetto di condivisione di storie di movimenti e di persone che hanno in comune una sola cosa: il coraggio della libertà, la voglia di giustizia, la lotta per l’affermazione dei diritti civili, in ogni loro forma, al di là di ogni confine. Share Related articles All Posts News ESC FACTOR storie d’Europa: Maria Gil, Donna, Cigana, Attivista. Conosciuta anche come Maria da Fronteira, è un punto di riferimento nella promozione di “Mulheres Ciganas” in Portogallo. Read Articles ESC FACTOR storie d’Europa: Manolis Glezos, il primo partigiano europeo. Manolis Glezos è considerato il primo partigiano per aver rimosso la bandiera con la svastica della Germania nazista dall’Acropoli di… Read Articles ESC FACTOR storie d’Europa: LAGARDE LIST Recenti Intervista a Giosef Italy per Rai Parlamento ESC FACTOR storie d’Europa: Maria Gil, Donna, Cigana, Attivista. ESC FACTOR storie… Read Articles ESC FACTOR storie d’Europa: La Rivoluzione dei GAROFANI in Portogallo Recenti Intervista a Giosef Italy per Rai Parlamento ESC FACTOR storie d’Europa: Maria Gil, Donna, Cigana, Attivista. ESC FACTOR storie… Read Articles ESC FACTOR storie d’Europa: Kōstas Geōrgakīs e la rivolta del Polytechnio Recenti Intervista a Giosef Italy per Rai Parlamento ESC FACTOR storie d’Europa: Maria Gil, Donna, Cigana, Attivista. ESC FACTOR storie… Read Articles
