"Nuova Vita" Project

An innovative model of social co-housing, territorial regeneration and the protection of human rights.

Villaggio della Memoria, della Pace e della Solidarietà

A community that cares for those who devoted their lives to others

The Nuova Vita Foundation – Third Sector Entity was born from the conviction that a democratic society is also measured by its capacity to care for the people who helped build freedom, justice and peace.

For decades, women and men devoted their lives to defending human rights, human dignity and the self-determination of peoples. Many of them experienced exile, persecution, the loss of family, separation from their homeland and the renunciation of a stable personal life.

Today these same people face a new form of fragility: ageing, loneliness, the progressive loss of autonomy and the absence of a family and social network able to accompany them through the most delicate phase of life.

The project "Nuova Vita – Villaggio della Memoria, della Pace e della Solidarietà" was created to offer a concrete answer to this need.

The aim is to build a social co-housing facility capable of guaranteeing a dignified, safe and participatory life, where caring for the person becomes an integral part of a broader project of social inclusion, transmission of memory, territorial regeneration and promotion of a culture of peace.

The project goes beyond the traditional concept of a care institution. The Nuova Vita Project is not a retirement home but a community of life, in which residents continue to be protagonists of society, sharing their experiences, skills and values with citizens, young people, schools, universities, researchers, volunteers and visitors from all over the world.

The initiative rests on five strategic pillars:

1. Care for the person

To provide residents with assistance, safety, accessibility and psychophysical wellbeing through a barrier-free environment, social and health services, and a community able to counter loneliness.

2. Memory and human rights

To preserve the human, cultural and historical heritage of those welcomed, turning their experiences into instruments of civic education, intercultural dialogue and the promotion of peace.

3. Territorial regeneration

To recover buildings and spaces now unused in inland areas, transforming them into places of social innovation, culture and sustainable development, contributing to the revitalisation of these territories.

4. Social economy and sustainability

To complement care activities with initiatives in ethical tourism, social agriculture, responsible hospitality, training and cultural events, generating economic resources capable of sustaining the project over the long term.

5. Community and participation

To encourage encounters between different generations and cultures, involving citizens, associations, local authorities, schools and universities in building an open, supportive and inclusive community.

An innovative response to contemporary social challenges

Italy is undergoing a profound demographic transformation marked by a growing elderly population, the spread of loneliness and the weakening of traditional family networks.

At the same time, many inland areas suffer from depopulation, the loss of services and the progressive abandonment of their building stock.

The project aims to connect these two phenomena, turning a social problem into an opportunity for development.

Through the recovery of a building destined for social co-housing, the Foundation proposes a replicable model capable of generating benefits for the residents, for the territory and for the local community.

Expected benefits

The project will produce concrete results on several levels:

Social

reduced isolation of elderly people;
improved quality of life;
stronger community relationships;
promotion of social inclusion.

Cultural

protection of historical memory;
recognition of the experiences of those who defended human rights;
promotion of a culture of peace;
development of intercultural dialogue.

Territorial

recovery of the building stock;
enhancement of inland areas;
growth in responsible tourism;
support for the local economy.

Environmental

promotion of social agriculture;
sustainable management of resources;
protection of the landscape;
reduced environmental impact through ecological practices.

A vision for the future

"Nuova Vita" aims to become a permanent laboratory of social innovation, in which care for people, collective memory and the regeneration of territories come together in a single model of development.

The Foundation's ambition is not only to offer a home to those who need one, but to build a community capable of generating relationships, culture, solidarity and hope.

Investing in this project means contributing to the birth of a place where dignity, human rights, sustainability and participation form the foundations of a new model of community welfare, open to the territory and oriented towards the common good.

Take action

With a donation you express concrete solidarity with the women and men who brought hope to the world.

Help us turn a life of hardship into a time of peace and serenity for the years they have left.

A one-off donation directly finances the purchase of housing, hospital beds and accessibility equipment.

A regular donation ensures coverage of daily expenses, healthcare and the ongoing operating costs of the project.

With a bequest you can turn your values into a gesture that keeps making a difference over time. Choosing to support the "Nuova Vita" project means leaving a legacy of solidarity and hope for future generations.