ARCIRAGAZZI PORTICI " UTOPIA ATTANASIO"

Our objectives are primarily educational, training, promotion of wellness and prevention of various forms of malaise: they are directly or indirectly aimed at improving environmental conditions, social and cultural rights of children, boys and girls, members or at least connected to our association. We use non-formal education as a method at first impression:these methods are fundamentally guided by the language of game, universally recognized as the most natural stimulus to the participation of children and young people. The game is organized to better interact with the city, to think about transforming it in a unique experience to design the future. We consider the game then, as a powerful tool for civic and cultural growth,which promotes the direct participation of children and young people in the development and management of projects, activities and discussions with the authorities, schools and with the Italian and European institutions. Arciragazzi Portici open its offices to young people to discuss about youth issues and the design of projects, offering educational support, recreational and artistic workshops. Arciragazzi also manages projects with schools and civic institutions such as cultural exchange with EU associations and extra EU. Arciragazzi Portici (in line with the aims of statues of National Arciragazzi agency) aims to: - To spread the knowledge among adults and children about Children's Rights, referring to the 1989 UN Convention; - To promote the game in the city squares and a culture tailored for Children; - Promote and encourage the interpersonal dynamics with particular attention to multi-ethnic, generational, gender integration; - Propose activities that enhance the participation of children; - Support awareness campaigns and socially relevant initiatives, in cooperation with similar associations and government institutions; - Promote voluntary service; - Support the family and school to be an alternative educational in the leisure activities.