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On April 28, 2023, the members' assembly was held. The president reviewed the association's initiatives carried out in 2022, which are currently 70% completed. He emphasized the need for collaboration among all members to support the donation of…

Two evenings entirely dedicated to solidarity: On Saturday, April 29, and Sunday, April 30, at the Santissimo Salvatore Theater in Baronissi, the play “Pensandoci su” was staged. A theatrical piece consisting of two short plays—two very different stories, yet with a common…

Again this year, our collaboration with Z.O.P. (Zanzibar Outreach Program) continues. Below are the reports received, detailing the number of patients treated, the number of procedures performed, and photographic material. January 2023:…

This year, "Il Mio Dono," organized by Unicredit, includes our association among the participants once again! Starting from December 5, 2022, you can vote for Gocce d'Amore Onlus among the competing Third Sector organizations in the initiative. HOW DOES IT WORK? Access the...

We would like to inform you about the Christmas event organized by the Union of Young Chartered Accountants and Accounting Experts of Salerno, which will take place on December 20, starting at 8:30 p.m., at Locanda Tancredi in Salerno. During the event, attended by around 70...

Our "September 2022" newsletter is also available online. It's packed with insights on what has been accomplished and what we aim to achieve moving forward! Read or download the newsletter by CLICKING HERE or follow the link:...

We have received information from Jamabeco, an association we collaborate with to carry out the "Environment Project" for the month of July 2022.

The "Environmental Education" project continues in collaboration with the Jamabeco association. The second day took place at our Mtende nursery. For us, it is essential to teach children respect and care for the environment. We remind you...

On September 17 and 18, 2022, on the occasion of the 15th anniversary of our association, we planned a meeting in Telese to strengthen and reconnect with the reasons that have gripped our hearts—reasons that the pandemic, among other challenges, have undoubtedly affected...

As announced during our volunteer trip and also confirmed in our latest newsletter (May 2022), the first "environmental education" lesson was held for the many children at our Kibigija nursery. Thanks to the collaboration with...

Work on the sports field in Kibigija village continues at full speed. The work will obviously go on, and as soon as we have updates, we will share them on our website and all our social media channels. We remind you that for...

The construction work for the sports field in Kibigija village has officially started. Below are some photos sent to us by our contact Juma, who is present on-site. After laying the wall's sub-foundation, work is continuing, and we will keep you updated...

In the "GALLERY -> REPORT" section of our website, the May 2022 newsletter is available, referring to the volunteer trip held in May this year. It highlights many updates, new projects, and commitments made for the children hosted...

The medical visits planned under our "Elena Project" continue, thanks to the mobile clinic camp and the doctors from Z.O.P. On June 13, 2022, the mobile clinic camp made a stop in the village of Muyuni. Below are some photos sent to us by our dear...

A significant day for Gocce d'Amore in Zanzibar; Franco, Juma, and Michele met in Stone Town with the director of the Zanzibar Outreach Program (Z.O.P.), Dr. Naufal. Z.O.P. is one of the most important Zanzibari NGOs, active in medical programs and empowerment...

The installation of photovoltaic panels continues brightly. Today, the Gocce d'Amore team, along with the trusted and skilled electrician Amisi, visited Kibuteni, where they met the village families. The photos show glimpses of the houses where they were installed...

After a constructive discussion and teamwork, we are pleased to announce the new collaboration with Jamabeco! In the coming months, we will carry out projects focused on environmental education, respect and care for the land, and the protection of...

A new project is on the horizon... Franco, Juma, and Michele are meeting and exploring various realities in the area to build a team with an ambitious and innovative goal to benefit the local community. We won't reveal everything just yet, but stay tuned for...

The meeting with the community committee responsible for the well built to serve the school and community has concluded. An inspection and study of the base have been initiated for the construction of an adjacent support tower for a 5000-liter water tank...

After the meeting with the organization "Jamabeco," a supervision of the work was carried out on the land acquired by the Kibijija community (northern district of Jambiani), which is intended to become a sports field for the youth of the area.

The Z.O.P. (Zanzibar Outreach Program) managers have sent us their report on the medical check-ups conducted in the villages of Mtende and Kibuteni, along with an extensive photo gallery. The report can be viewed by CLICKING HERE.

On Wednesday, April 20, 2022, the "Mobile Clinic Camp," supported by volunteer doctors from the Zanzibar Outreach Program (Z.O.P.), visited the nurseries of Kibigija and Mwendawima. The doctors provided free medical check-ups for all the children hosted at our centers...

On Thursday, April 14, 2022, the "Mobile Clinic Camp" was held at the nursery of Mtende. The doctors from Z.O.P. (Zanzibar Outreach Program), with their usual professionalism and efficiency, conducted free medical check-ups for children and residents of the village.

On April 9, 2022, the general assembly of members was held. Many attended in person, also by proxy, and several members requested to formalize their presence remotely. The meeting began with the well-received introduction by the president, followed by...

At the headquarters of the Association "Gocce d'Amore per i bambini dell'Africa," located at Corso Vittorio Emanuele No. 140, Salerno, the general assembly of members is convened on first call for Friday, April 8, at 7:00 a.m. and, should the quorum not be met...

Dear friends, regarding the "Il Mio Dono" 2021/2022 initiative by UniCredit, we are pleased to share that we have received the official ranking of the organizations that benefited from a portion of the €200,000 made available by the promoting entity. Our association, having...

On Thursday at 10 a.m., as previously mentioned, we had the opportunity to present our Association to the teaching staff, who attended while accompanying their fifth-year students divided into two groups. Four classes, for a total of about eighty...

Despite the pandemic crisis and now the international turmoil that prevents our serene presence, our healthcare and social commitment to children and villages, as outlined in the "Elena Project," continues successfully. A big thank you to the Z.O.P. doctors and our...

The Unicredit initiative "Il mio Dono" continues! There's time until January 31, 2022. By clicking on the following link -> https://bit.ly/3dQlICY <- you can cast your vote for our association for free. If you encounter difficulties, follow the instructions to vote:...

The "Il Mio Dono" initiative by UniCredit continues! With a simple vote, you can provide significant support to our association. There's still time to vote until January 31, 2022. Click on the following link ->

The "My Gift" initiative by Unicredit, edition 2021/2022, is starting. From December 15, 2021, to January 31, 2022, with a simple click, it will be possible to support our projects with tangible help. By clicking on the following link -> https://bit.ly/3dQlICY <- ...

Today, we share another exciting moment spent at the Jumbi kindergarten. In fact, the "Gocce d'Amore" delegation, present in the Zanzibar area, participated in the graduation ceremony for the children who attended the school. The celebration...

Our "Social Project" continues! In this regard, we are happy to announce that today, December 6, 2021, three more photovoltaic systems and their respective light bulbs have been installed in the village of Mtende. In this way, we have been able to bring energy...

Today, December 4, 2021, the last stage of the year of the Mobile Clinic Camp is taking place at the village of Unguja. A small delegation from our association is present alongside the doctors from Z.O.P., who are continuing to visit the children of...

As scheduled, the Mobile Clinic Camp took place on October 31, 2021, at the village of Kibuteni. We would like to thank once again the doctors and all the staff of Z.O.P. for their commitment, professionalism, and organization. We would also like to thank Lucrezia, our...

In Rome, at the "Piccolo teatro San Virgilio," the theatrical performances in support of the Elena Project took place from Thursday, October 28, to Sunday, October 31. From Rome, but also from Naples, Salerno, Baronissi, Telese, and other provinces, our volunteers...

An article by Donatella Ghinassi, a member of our board, was published today on the web magazine "International Web Post," regarding the performance "THINKING ABOUT IT," which will be staged from October 28 to 31, 2021, at the "Piccolo teatro San Virgilio" in Rome. Read...

Support "Gocce d'Amore" and help us carry on with our projects by making a donation or by choosing our hand-painted Vietrese ceramic Christmas gadgets. To purchase the gadgets, fill out the form available by clicking here or follow the link below:...

From October 28 to 30, 2021, at 9:00 PM and on October 31, 2021, at 6:30 PM, two short plays written and directed by Antonio Amoruso and a third act "Reading from Elena's Diary" will be performed at the "Piccolo Teatro San Vigilio" in Rome. All proceeds from the performance...

We are thrilled to inform you that the Mobile Camp in Kikadini was also a great success! The medical visits involved three kindergartens: Kikadini, Mfumbwi, and Mendawima. Despite the large number of villagers participating, the organization was excellent...

This is to inform you that on Saturday, October 23, 2021, at 07:00 AM, the board meeting of the Gocce d'Amore Association for the Children of Africa will be convened in Naples at Piazza Garibaldi No. 91, at the Terminus Hotel, for the first call. If the quorum is not reached...

A few days ago, the Mobile Camp took place at Jumbi, a kindergarten near Stone Town. Once again, we thank ZOP for their professionalism and dedication in carrying out these medical projects. The next Mobile Camp is scheduled for the 25th...

Our new newsletter has been published with a detailed report of the trip made in June 2021. You can view or download the newsletter by clicking on the following link: [https://www.goccedamore.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/giornalino-AGOSTO-2021.pdf](https://www.goccedamore.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/giornalino-AGOSTO-2021.pdf)

The interview video created by ZOP, the association of doctors with whom we carried out the Mobile Camp in Kibigija, has arrived. It is always a great emotion to see the Elena Project come to life step by step, thanks to the dedication of the doctors, volunteers, members, and...

Here is a short video of the well completed at the Sogeani kindergarten. Water was found at a depth of 35 meters, and a pump was installed so that the school can have access to the necessary water without having to reach the well located in the village...

Today, once again, the Elena Project has become a reality! In partnership with Zanzibar Outreach Program, the fifth Mobile Camp was carried out, this time at the Kibijigia kindergarten. It is always an indescribable emotion to see the village getting closer to...

After the pause due to Covid, the "Elena Project" continues, with our presence on June 19. The new "Mobile Camp" took place at the village where the Sogeani kindergarten is located. Once again, we saw great participation...

Our new newsletter has been published with a detailed report of the trip made in June 2021. You can view or download the newsletter by clicking on the following link: [https://www.goccedamore.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Giornalino-GIUGNO-2021.pdf](https://www.goccedamore.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Giornalino-GIUGNO-2021.pdf)

The construction work for the new well at the Sogeani nursery has begun. As described in the latest report from February 2021, the nursery faces a water shortage. We want to thank the many who participated and contributed...

As planned, the "Elena Project" has resumed. In fact, with the Mobile Clinic Camp, medical visits for the village of the Sogeani nursery restarted on Saturday, June 19. Barring unforeseen circumstances (caused by COVID), the Mobile Clinic Camp and thus medical visits...

Also for the Jumbi nursery, the painting work for the classrooms and roofs has been completed, as planned after the last inspection held in February 2021 and also reported in our latest newsletter. SUPPORT OUR PROJECTS‼️ Entrust the...

Dear Friends, Members, and Volunteers, today we have another great piece of news to share with you. Thanks to the valuable collaboration of Juma, agreements have been reached with Dr. Naufal from ZOP that will allow the "ELENA PROJECT" to resume with medical visits in...

The inspection at the KIKADINI nursery, held in February 2021 and described in our latest newsletter, highlighted the need for a general painting of the structure and classrooms. From our correspondent Juma, we received photographs of the work...

The fundraising for the Sogeani nursery, affected by water scarcity, continues. After learning the news from our latest newsletter, two members of our association have promoted a fundraising campaign for the Sogeani nursery. With your support, we can...

The inspection at the Sogeani nursery, held in February 2021 and described in our latest newsletter, highlighted the need for painting the external base. The work has been completed, and in the following photos, the result can be appreciated.

Dear friends, we announce that we have received from UNICREDIT the ranking of organizations benefiting from part of the 200,000 euros made available by UNICREDIT for the "Il mio dono" 2020/2021 initiative. Our association, having exceeded the minimum number of votes and...

EXTRAORDINARY MEMBERS' ASSEMBLY The board of Gocce d’Amore Onlus and interested members are invited to attend the first call on April 9 at 7:00 a.m. at the Salerno headquarters on Corso Vittorio Emanuele, 140. To participate in...

Our new newsletter with the detailed report of the trip made in February 2021 has been published. View or download the newsletter by clicking on the following link: https://www.goccedamore.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Gocce-dAmore-onlus-giornalino-febbraio-2021.pdf

The board of Gocce d’Amore Onlus and interested members are invited to attend the first call on April 9, at 7:00 a.m., at the Salerno headquarters on Corso Vittorio Emanuele, 140 to participate in person where possible due to...

We conclude 2020, which has been a challenging time for everyone, with a big thank you to all the members and volunteers who actively participated in the association's projects, promoting them with commitment and dedication. We thank everyone who has...

Friday, December 18, Gocce d'Amore per i Bambini dell'Africa Onlus was a guest at the "Christmas Rac Night," an event organized by the Rotaract Club of Salerno. Once again this year, the proceeds from the evening were generously donated to our association in support of...

The "Il Mio Dono" initiative by Unicredit is back. From December 2, 2020, to January 31, 2021, with a simple click, you can support our projects with tangible help. By clicking on the following link ->...

"Pensandoci su" – Monologue written by Antonio Amoruso in memory of Elena d'Amanzo will be performed soon in theater as part of the work: "Due corti e un monologo." The proceeds will be donated to our association, Gocce d'Amore, for the Elena project...

At the Mwendawima nursery, adopted by IDEA FINANZA NAPOLI, the children play and have fun in the newly completed playground! Gocce d'Amore, a journey that never stops...

We kick off the Christmas 2020 Solidarity Initiative. It is with great pleasure that we present the new hand-painted Vietri ceramic Christmas decorations created by "Sol'Art Ceramiche" to support the development of the villages in Zanzibar. For more information:...

The new desks promised to the "Babbo Lucio" nursery in the village of Jambiani have arrived.

"Every day is a half-full glass where every drop makes a difference." For my 50th birthday, I am happy to donate this small "drop" to support the Gocce d'Amore projects for the children of Africa. Filli

"One hand alone cannot tie a package" (African Proverb). "On this special day, I would like, together with the Gocce d'Amore association, to give the children of Africa many, many hands, so we can all tie together many packages with joy..."

The renovation work for the UNGUGIA UKUU nursery, supported by Service s.r.l. & Gocce d'Amore Onlus ❤️, has been completed. Here are some photographs...

The maintenance work for the nursery in the village of Ungugia Ukuu has begun.