Africa’70 is a registered NGO committed to international cooperation and development. Based in Monza, Italy, it has been running for almost 40 years with the aim to improve the living conditions of the populations in Developing Countries.
Africa’70 implements its projects in Africa, Central America and Middle East, where it supports institutions and local governments in the protection of habitat in terms of urban upgrading, environmental planning and education. Projects are specially connected to urban retraining, the restoration of historical buildings, the construction of water supplies. It protects and safeguards natural resources; it supports small producers, farmers and breeders through microcredit in order to revitalize rural life. In Italy, it promotes and organises events to raise public awareness, it promotes workshops of inter-cultural education with local schools and universities.
Africa’70 considers its commitment in international cooperation as a moment of cultural exchange based on the respect and validation of cultural diversities. It believes in social participation as a fundamental condition to build peace and to guarantee the equitable development of peoples.
Africa’70 is affiliate to the Italian Association of NGOs and to CoLomba (Cooperation Lombardy) and it is an associate of Italian Institute of Donations.