
In 2009, the K4C grants funded two sets of programs. First, 4 organizations whose project was awarded a K4C grant in 2008 were given the opportunity to submit - through their Kairos colleagues - an application for a K4C grant again in 2009. These organizations are: “Il Cammino” (Turin), “COMIN” (Milan), “Occupazione e Solidarietà” (Bari), “Progetto Uomo” (Naples). These 4 entities were selected for the successful outcome of their K4C 2008 project and their strong fit with the activities promoted by the Oliver Twist Foundation.
Second, the same 4 organizations were given the opportunity to have their children take part, at no charge, in a traveling arts workshop in the city where they respectively work. Over 140 children in
Below you find the list and a brief description of all K4C 2009 projects approved and funded:
PIEDMONT
Associazione Il Cammino - Project "Compiti insieme 2"
Our grant enabled to strengthen the after-school program and include sports for 40 children aged 9 to 16.
LOMBARDY
Our grant enabled after-school education support 2 days a week for about 20 youth aged 14 to 18.
Associazione De Musica - Project "Pepita"
Our grant funded music classes with professional musicians in the Pepita Youth Orchestra for 25 adolescents in
LATIUM
Our grant permitted to strengthen and expand the after-school educational activities of the Filippo Neri association for 15 primary school children, from 2 to 4 afternoons during the week and opening on Saturday mornings.
CAMPANIA
Progetto Uomo Social Cooperative- Project "Il gioco si fa spazio 2"
Our grant permitted to expand services with afternoon educational sessions for 50 children and families.
APULIA
Occupazione e Solidarietà Social Cooperative - Project "Nati per leggere 2"
Our grant permitted to have a reading and play program for about 30 children aged 1 to 7 and their families held by qualified staff.