About us

A place to turn to for anyone who needs a community

Di Sana Pianta APS is a social promotion association working in Palermo for social inclusion, welcome and community support.

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Our story

Born from the commitment of a group of volunteer guardians

We are a social promotion association born in Palermo from the commitment of a group of volunteer guardians of unaccompanied foreign minors. From there something bigger grew: a network of people who, with different skills, work every day to actively promote social inclusion in the city.

We believe that every person, if supported in the right way, can grow «di sana pianta» — healthy roots, new opportunities. That is why we put time, listening and skills at the service of those going through difficult times.

What guides us

The values of our association

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Shared growth

Every journey of welcome is also a journey of growth, for those who receive help and for those who offer it.

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Community first

No one should face difficulties alone: we build networks of mutual support between people.

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Rooted in Palermo

We work in the old town, close to people and to the real needs of the area.

Who leads the association

Valeria Antinoro — President

The association is led by Valeria Antinoro, who together with the group of volunteers coordinates the daily work of welcome, listening and community support.

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