Mesagne (Brindisi) – New life for “Demetra”, the boat stolen from the crime will be recovered by the boys – PugliaLive – Online information newspaper

Inauguration of the start of work on Saturday 20 April at 4.30 pm (Marina di Brindisi)

Demetra is the name of the sailing boat, model Bavaria Cruiser 46, which takes its name from the ASD “Demetra per la vita” based in Mesagne. The vessel, seized following an illegal immigration crime, was entrusted to the social promotion association for the realization of the socio-educational project called “Refitting soul Demetra: I am, I can”, a title that takes up the Anglo-Saxon term “reassembly” and by which the English language indicates the activities which, from individual repairs to the renewal of the entire structure, serve to preserve it from wear and tear and guarantee optimal navigation conditions.

The protagonists of the path will be the very young people identified by the Social Services of the Municipality of Mesagne together with the minors of the territorial organizations that operate in the Third Sector dealing with educational support and work inclusion. Restorations, fixings, replacements, both on the external and internal part of the asset, with the aim of making it unique, original, functional: the refitting will be assisted by the Demetra Association and the technicians of Danish Shipyard with the aim of supporting the growth process of young people experiencing difficult situations, to promote self-esteem and the acquisition of skills through group work.

The non-profit project will be implemented thanks to the voluntary contribution of private individuals and businesses with a strong social sensitivity. The President of the Province of Brindisi, Hon. Antonio Matarrelli. The initiative enjoys the patronage of Province of Brindisi and of city ​​of Mesagneof the ATS BR4 Consortium and of Public Notice Local Authorities and Regions against mafias and corruption.