On Saturday 29 June, at 5pm, a meeting will be held in Acireale focused on the theme “Third sector: ethical and productive locomotive of the country”, organized by the Maria Barbagallo Foundation and the Lad Association (The Tree of Desires) and sponsored by Aieop (Italian Association of Pediatric Hematology and Oncology).
The conference will therefore be a moment of discussion and study, aimed at valorizing positive experiences and discussing future challenges, with the objective of strengthening the role of the Third Sector as an ethical and productive driving force of Italy. Speakers at this event include: Gigi De Palo, general director of the Angelini Foundation, Arcangelo Prete, president of Aieop, Enrico Trantino, mayor of Catania, Maria Teresa Bellucci, vice-minister of Labor and Social Policies. Greetings are entrusted to Roberto Barbagallo, mayor of Acireale. The proceedings are introduced by Monsignor Antonino Raspanti, bishop of Acireale and president of Cesi.
Among the positive examples of the Third Sector we will mention WonderLAD, a house/laboratory in Catania that adopts the art therapy method and represents an innovative project of the Third Sector in Italy. It supports young patients with serious illnesses and their families with creative workshops to improve the quality of life during treatment. Located on a two-hectare park, WonderLAD uses eco-friendly materials and has a low environmental impact.
