Fondazione CON IL SUD is the first grant making organisation to invest in the development of Southern Italy entirely through private resources. Built as an alliance between foundations of banking origin and third sector organisations’ networks, in its first 15 years of activity it has been promoting social innovation and development, by supporting to local organizations that for their proximity are best suited to intercept and respond to communities’ need and opportunities. The foundation’s areas of work include education and educational poverty, support to vulnerable people, social welfare, economic and social justice (cultural heritage, sustainability, social redistribution of mafia confiscated assets, social housing, labour inclusion, environmental protection, community welfare, gender equality). Since 2006, the Foundation committed 264 million euros, partnered with over 6,000 organizations (nonprofits, public and private entities), funded over 1,500 impact projects for regional development and supported the creation of the first 6 community foundations in Southern Italy. Since 2016, through its subsidiary ‘Con I Bambini’, Fondazione CON IL SUD has been entrusted with the implementation of the 600 million euros National Fund to fight educational childhood poverty in Italy.
