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Working together for an inclusive society

Co&So (Consorzio per la Cooperazione e la Solidarietà) is a social consortium based in Florence, Tuscany. It brings together a strong network of social cooperatives working every day to include the most vulnerable members of society, including people facing barriers to employment, young people and asylum seekers. Through housing, care and education, they tackle exclusion and create new opportunities.

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Why

In today’s society, disadvantaged groups, such as young people in care, newcomers and people with disabilities, are still too often left behind. Without accessible support, suitable education or a helping hand in the job market, they risk getting trapped in a vicious cycle of poverty and loneliness. Co&So offers more than a safety net. It provides a springboard, because they believe everyone has the right to a dignified, independent life and tackle exclusion at its roots.

Impact

Mission & goals

Mission: Promoting the inclusion of disadvantaged and vulnerable groups through education, training and social services.

Goals:

  • Supporting people who face barriers to employment in finding suitable and fair work.
  • Ensuring quality, safe housing for young people and newcomers in need.
  • Promoting social, cultural and educational integration at a local level in Tuscany.
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  • Education and Training: Providing vocational courses and skills training to successfully bridge the gap with the job market.
  • Social Housing & Care: Providing intensive support, accommodation and psychological care for vulnerable groups, asylum seekers and minors.
  • European Networks: Working together through broader European initiatives, such as youth exchanges, to break down cultural barriers.

“A strong society leaves no one behind. By making education, employment and quality care accessible, we give vulnerable people the opportunity to build their own future and dignity.”

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How your donation helps

Your donation directly supports Co&So’s social and educational initiatives in the Florence region. Your contribution helps fund learning materials for young people, intensive language and integration training for asylum seekers, and essential on-the-job guidance for people with disabilities. In doing so, you help combat exclusion and inequality while giving people from disadvantaged backgrounds a tangible path toward integration, employment, and independence.

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