The interiors of the school buildings have also been completed. What a better end-of-year gift! The only thing left to do is to organize the outdoor courtyard, and we’ll be ready for the inauguration of the school complex. Best wishes for a Happy New Year to the school, the students, and the teachers who...
News 2024
Renata D’Amico Agricultural School: We Are at the Finish Line
Final touches for the "Renata D'Amico" Agricultural School. The buildings are almost finished, and at the beginning of next year, we will see the entire structure completed, ready for the inauguration and to welcome the local students. This is a good opportunity to thank everyone...
Board Meeting Notice – Salerno, December 14
The Board of "Drops of Love for the Children of Africa" is convened at the Association's headquarters, located at Corso Vittorio Emanuele No. 140, Salerno, on first call for Saturday, December 14, at 07:00 a.m. Should the legal quorum not be reached for...
Zanzibar: It’s Time for Artistic Painting...
With excitement running high, the volunteers are encouraged and involved in the children's activities, feeling so at ease that they decide to decorate the classrooms and the exterior walls of the schools with paintings and graffiti. A small gesture, a memory, and...
Zanzibar: Visit to the Nurseries
Another stop for our volunteers was the visit to the nurseries, where they had the opportunity to meet and play with the children. The excitement and happiness of the children are at their peak, overwhelming the volunteers with their charm and eagerness to learn new...
Zanzibar: Volunteers at Work
Upon arriving in Zanzibar, our team wasted no time. They met with the teachers in a meeting to present and hand over a booklet aimed at improving the teaching methods for the children.
Zanzibar – Distribution of Sports Equipment Donated by FIGC
Our volunteers are distributing the sports equipment kindly donated by the Italian Football Federation (FIGC).
Zanzibar – Ready, Set, Go...
Yesterday, a great group of people boarded the plane that will take them to Zanzibar for the development of new projects... Which ones? You’ll find out in the next episode...
Agricultural School: The Completion of the Work Is Near
The work is progressing quickly; we are now at 90% of the agricultural project. It seemed like a difficult project to execute, 8,000 km away, but once again we have exceeded expectations, thanks to the excellent Juma, who organizes, coordinates, and keeps us informed about the progress...
Agricultural School: Plastering and Grills
While the October 2024 newsletters, previewed on the website, are on their way to the members, work continues at full speed in Zanzibar. The grills have been installed on the windows, and now we are moving on to the internal and external plastering. The project...
October 2024 Newsletter
The October 2024 Newsletter of the Association has been released, featuring all the latest updates. Read more
Agricultural School: Roofs of the Buildings Completed
The work is progressing quickly, and we have now completed the roofs of the buildings. At this pace, we will be able to finish the complex by the end of the year and make it operational in no time.
Agricultural School: The Second Phase Continues...
The buildings have now taken shape. The walls are complete, and the spaces are outlined. Once the final touches on the walls are finished, we will move on to the roof... all completed in record time!
Agricultural School: The Second Phase Begins
Today marks the beginning of the second phase of the project: the foundations. The creation of the perimeter walls outlines the buildings that will make up the school complex.
First Phase of the 'Renata D’Amico' Project Completed
With the installation of the gate, completed in the second week of August, the first phase of the "Renata D'Amico" project has been "closed." The perimeter of the area is now finished. We are now eager to move on to the second phase of the project...
Minutes of the Association Meetings
Dates: Saturday, July 27, 2024, and Monday, July 29, 2024 Chair: Gaetano Loffredo Participants: Andrea Tipo, Alfonso Toraldo, Consuelo Carbone, Giorgia Landini, ...
Extraordinary General Meeting Notice
To all members, It was brought to your attention in the previous minutes of April 19 that Notary Scialpi from Rome informed us that Mrs. RENATA D'AMICO, through her will, made a bequest to our association of movable and immovable assets...
The Elena Project Continues
In memory of our friend, the Elena Project continues. Doctors and healthcare workers from ZOP have set up the "Mobil Camp" on Saturday, August 3, at the nursery in the village of Jambiani. The participation of both children and adults was remarkable, as evidenced...
In record time!!!
During the Olympic competition period, our Association also wins a gold medal! The work for the construction of the "Renata D'Amico" Institute is progressing in record time. We are now at the finishing stages of a 140-meter-long perimeter wall...
First Phase of the 'Renata D'Amico' Project: The Perimeter Walls
Here are the latest photos received from Juma regarding the first phase of the "RENATA D'AMICO" project. Within about ten days, the perimeter walls are expected to be completed and will then be plastered. The entrance gate will be ordered and installed, and, gradually, we will...
Work Begins on the "RENATA D'AMICO" Institute
Today, the fencing work has begun, which will enclose the new "RENATA D'AMICO" agricultural technical institute, which will also host vocational courses. Attached are some photos sent today by our trusted Juma, who is assisting...
Online Meetings with Volunteers
On Saturday, July 27 at 3:00 PM and Monday, July 29 at 12:00 PM, the head of the board for the volunteer group organized two online meetings with the volunteers, mainly for those who have recently joined the organization. Certainly, some...
June 2024 Newsletter
The June 2024 Newsletter of the Association has been released, featuring all the latest updates. Read more
Professional Institute Project "Renata D'AMICO"
The Association's Board met in Salerno on July 6th to discuss the agreements signed in Zanzibar with the Village Chiefs, as well as the meeting held at the Ministry aimed at understanding the feasibility of the submitted project for...
Back from Africa
Back from a week of work, as always tired but more satisfied than ever because the first exploratory phase of the new school project dedicated to Renata D’AMICO has been completed. Also satisfied because, after a meeting with the Minister, we are now waiting for the…
Assembly Call
At the headquarters of the association "Gocce d'amore per i bambini dell'Africa," located at Corso Vittorio Emanuele No. 140 in Salerno, the board will be convened in the first session on July 6th at 08:00. If the required legal quorum is not met for its…
… moving forward
Dear friends and supporters, We are pleased to inform you that our friend and supporter, Notary Umberto Scialpi from Rome, has shared with us that a close acquaintance of his, Mrs. Renata D’Amico, had decided in her will to name our association as her universal heir. Mrs. …
Sorry for the delay…
Due to technical reasons, we were unable to inform you about the recent period spent in Zanzibar in the villages where we are active. The presence of two new volunteers, Arianna and Antonio, was greatly appreciated, as they joyfully participated in visits to the various kindergartens…
Christmas at Grassano Park
In the stunning oasis of Grassano Park in Telese Terme (BN), which has hosted our association multiple times for social events, we will be present during the Christmas festivities with our stand from December 7th to January 7th, 2024, for the sale of…
Renovation and reconstruction works of the kindergarten in the village of Mjuni.
During the scheduled visits to the villages of Zanzibar with volunteers Alfonso, Giulia, Gaetano, and Andrea, the request for assistance, urged by the village chief of Mjiumi, was reviewed, inspected, and approved, thus initiating the preparation of…
General Assembly Meeting – April 19, 2024
At the headquarters of the Association, located at Corso Vittorio Emanuele No. 140 in Salerno, the General Assembly of Members is convened on Friday, April 19th, at 08:30.