Dear english-speaking friends of Nico, this page is made to
explain you the reasons of this association and its
activities.
It all started with the premature and unexplained departure
of Nico, in 2005. The sorrow of all
has soon given its way to a constructive generosity.
Nuccia and Giovanni (Nico's parents) have immediately
redirected this work upon some charitable work such as
the periodic delivery of toys at the oncological
pediatric division of the Gemelli hospital in Rome.
In the meanwhile, Don Sandro, a catholic
missionary currently working in the Republic of
Central Africa, was willing to engage in the
construction of a kindergarden, after having
established the first primary school in the area. In
order to do so, he needed a reliable flow of financial
aid, in order to first build the structure and then
run it. Don Sandro is a longtime friend of Nuccia and
Giovanni and he had the chance to discuss his plans
with them in early 2006.
Nuccia and Giovanni engaged in the project enthusiastically
and several friends have followed suit. The collection of
funds have proceeded promisingly, also thanks to some
important lump-sum donations. In mid 2007, it became clear
that all this set of activities needed a more settled
framework. This in order to assure a transparent and
accountable governance to friends as well as to generous
persons willing to become Nico's friends without having
known him before. This is why, in November 2007, the
Nico i frutti del chicco ONLUS has been
established and registered (here the statute), with the intent of
continuing the charitable activities in memory of
Nicolò. Especially the building and mintainance of the
kindergarden at Safa, in the Republic of Central
Africa.
You can now participate to the activities in several ways.
First of all, you can become member of our association. In
order to do so you have to fill out the form following the
instructions (please email us if you need help with
the translation). Second, you can donate in several
ways: by credit card, bank transfer or post transfer
(if you are in italy). All the details are here.
Please do not hesitate to contact us for any
further information.