CasaDelleDonne di Milano

What CasaDelleDonne di Milano does

Casa delle Donne di Milano is an Italian nonprofit association constituted on 24 September 2012 as an Associazione di Promozione Sociale (APS) under the Italian Third Sector Code (D.Lgs. 117/2017), and operational since its official inauguration on 8 March 2014 (International Women's Day). It occupies a Comune di Milano-assigned premises at Via Marsala 8/10 in Milan (a former school held under a 'comodato d'uso' concession won in a 2013 public bid), and serves women of all ages, sexual orientations, cultural backgrounds, and political perspectives. Service pillars are the Sportello degli Sportelli (an open-thursdays orientation desk covering violence, housing, employment and psychological support), the Bibliomediateca Laura Lepetit (a c.2,000-title women's library with OPAC SBN online catalogue), the Scuola di Italiano Francesca Amoni (Italian-language training for migrant women, part of Rete Scuole senza permesso and Binari), an anti-violence information and referral function (Sportello Antiviolenza) that routes cases to CADMI and Cerchi d'Acqua, a Caffetteria and 'Spazio da Vivere' garden, and 17 active working groups spanning autocoscienza, interculture, photography, choir, theatre, creative workshops, feminist gym, cooking, international networking, and civic engagement. The organization also runs weekly courses (yoga, qi gong, biodanza, Feldenkrais, dance therapy, theatre), and a calendar of conferences, exhibitions, book presentations and film screenings, with regular participation in BookCity Milano, Photofestival, Photo Week, Piano City, and 'I Talenti delle donne'.

Name

CasaDelleDonne di Milano

Legal name

Associazione Casa delle Donne di Milano

Website

https://casadonnemilano.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Casa delle Donne di Milano is a Milan-based feminist nonprofit association (APS) founded 2012, operating a municipal-assigned community hub that provides orientation services, a women's library, Italian-language training for migrant women, anti-violence referral and cultural programming for women across Milan.

Ownership category

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Product category

Women's Community Services

NAICS

Other Individual and Family Services (62419)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Gender Equality & Women’s Rights Advocacy (BPAGAFAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Gender Equality & Women’s Empowerment (BPAGABAF)

Keywords

• Feminist community center
• Women's support services
• Anti-violence orientation
• Migrant women education
• Feminist cultural programming

Headquarters

HQ city

Milan

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership fees: Annual membership fees paid by individual members (socie). Members have voting rights and access to all facilities and activities.
2. Donations and fundraising: Donations from individuals and fundraising campaigns. The association conducts fundraising activities including the 'Da te a me' secondhand market and 'Mettiamoci in Mostra' showcase of women's talents.
3. Public institutional funding: Contributions from the State, public entities, and institutions, including the Comune di Milano (which assigned the premises via a public bid), Fondazione Cariplo, Fondazione 7 Novembre, and the Dipartimento Pari Opportunità. Funding is sometimes tied to specific documented programs.
4. EU and international funding: Contributions from the European Union and international organizations for specific project funding.
5. Caffetteria and event catering: Revenue from the bar/café ('Caffetteria') operation within the Casa, managed by volunteers, offering aperitifs and coffee.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Casa delle Donne di Milano is a feminist nonprofit association (APS) that operates a physical community space in Milan offering women-focused services. Its core offerings include an orientation and anti-violence desk (Sportello degli Sportelli), a specialized women's library (Bibliomediateca Laura Lepetit), an Italian language school for migrant women (Scuola di Italiano Francesca Amoni), cultural and self-defense courses (Corsi e Laboratori), an on-site café (Caffetteria), and 17 active thematic working groups covering feminist issues.

Product overview

Casa delle Donne di Milano is an Associazione di Promozione Sociale (APS) — a feminist social promotion association — offering a unified platform of services for women in Milan. The organization provides multiple interconnected services including: the Sportello degli Sportelli (information/orientation desk), Bibliomediateca Laura Lepetit (women's library and media center), Scuola di Italiano Francesca Amoni (Italian language school for migrants), various working groups covering themes from self-awareness to international networking, a caffetteria, and courses in wellness, theater, and creative arts. These services work together to fulfill the association's mission of welcoming women of all ages, orientations, cultures, and backgrounds; combating gender violence; promoting women's talents; and valuing women's knowledge.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Sportello degli Sportelli (Orientation and Anti-Violence Desk) A women-focused orientation desk that helps visitors navigate local anti-violence, gender, and women's services. It is open to all women in Milan who need information, referrals, or a first point of contact on issues including gender-based violence, rights, and well-being.
• Bibliomediateca Laura Lepetit (Women's Library) A specialized women's library and media collection at Casa delle Donne di Milano that holds feminist publications and resources. It serves women, students, researchers, and association members interested in feminist history, gender studies, and women's culture.
• Scuola di Italiano Francesca Amoni (Italian Language School for Migrant Women) An Italian language school dedicated to migrant women in Milan, offering women-friendly, culturally sensitive language instruction. It targets newly arrived migrant women seeking Italian proficiency for daily life, integration, and access to local services.
• Corsi e Laboratori (Courses and Workshops) A program of courses and workshops offered at Casa delle Donne di Milano covering topics such as self-defense, well-being, and women's cultural and practical skills. It targets women members and the broader Milan public.
• Caffetteria (Café) An on-site café within Casa delle Donne di Milano that functions as a social and informal gathering space for members, visitors, and partner associations. It supports the community atmosphere and offers a hospitality point alongside the association's other services.
• Gruppi di Lavoro (Working Groups Program) A member-led program organizing 17 active thematic working groups covering feminist issues such as gender violence, sexuality, work, feminist reading, and women's well-being. It enables members to actively shape Casa's programming and produce events, publications, and advocacy initiatives.
• Tesseramento (Annual Membership) An annual membership program that grants individuals membership in the Associazione di Promozione Sociale. Members gain access to working groups, the library, and Casa programming, and provide the membership base required by Italian APS law.

Quantifiable outcome

• 500+ registered members as of 2021, with more than 350 joining within months of founding in 2012
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• CADMI (Casa di Accoglienza delle Donne Maltrattate di Milano)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCADMI, the first anti-violence center in Italy (founded 1986 within the Women's Movement), is a key partner in the ATS (Associazione Temporanea di Scopo) that submitted the 2022 project 'Una Casa per tutte'. CADMI provides anti-violence training to Casa members, co-develops prevention projects, and receives referrals from the Casa's Sportello Antiviolenza. CADMI is part of the D.i.Re national anti-violence network and the WAVE European network.
• Cerchi d'Acqua s.c.a.r.l.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCerchi d'Acqua, an anti-violence center founded in 2000, is part of the 2022 ATS project. It provides anti-violence training to Casa members and develops joint prevention and awareness projects. Since 2000, it has assisted more than 12,000 situations of violence. It is a founding member of D.i.Re.
• CED (Centro Educazione Demografica)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCED, a feminist health clinic established in 1976, is part of the 2022 ATS. It contributes professional services (gynecologists, psychologists, midwives, social workers, lawyers) for women's health consultations and a dedicated desk on sexual and reproductive health topics within the Casa.
• La Casa delle ArtisteminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLa Casa delle Artiste, which promotes female artistic production at local, national, and international levels, is part of the 2022 ATS project. It collaborates on art events, exhibitions, and cultural programming within the Casa.
• Comune di MilanocoreOthersThe Comune di Milano assigned the Via Marsala 8/10 premises to Casa delle Donne via public bid (comodato d'uso). The city government has collaborated on events (BookCity, 'I Talenti delle donne', Photofestival), the creation of a red bench against violence (Municipio 1), and ongoing dialogue on gender policies. The Commissione Pari Opportunità originally initiated the process that led to the Casa's creation.
• Fondazione CariplominorOthersFondazione Cariplo provided funding that enabled the renovation of the Casa's premises, including the creation of the 'Spazio da Vivere' café area and the Bibliomediateca.
• Università BicoccaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Casa hosts internship placements for Psychology and Education Science students from Università Bicocca. The Casa is accredited with the Order of Psychologists as a traineeship venue.
• Accademia di BreraminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborates with the Casa on art therapy workshops led by specialized and graduating students from the Accademia's Art Therapy course. Also involved in cultural events and projects.
• Action AidminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborated on two projects for women victims of violence, including entrepreneurship promotion and exit pathways from violence. The Casa's Sartoria (sewing workshop) was involved in these projects.
• Sei petaliminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAssociation known in Milan for its commitment against violence against women. Collaborates with the Casa on joint projects and advocacy.
• Non una di menocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNon una di meno is a major national feminist anti-violence network. The Casa actively participates in its campaigns and actions. Joint advocacy on topics including DDL Pillon, abortion rights, and gender-based violence prevention.
• Gi.U.L.i.A (Giornaliste Unite Libere Autonome)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAssociation of women journalists collaborating with the Casa on denouncing sexist stereotypes in media images and language, and promoting women's competencies in journalism.
• Rete Scuole senza permessocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNetwork of Italian schools for immigrants in Milan, founded in Spring 2005. The Casa's Scuola di Italiano Francesca Amoni is part of this network, which identifies with those without rights and promotes language learning and integration.
• No Muri No RecintiminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFeminist network building awareness and opposing European migration policies. The Casa participates in this transnational feminist solidarity, anti-racism, and feminist justice network.
• Le GiardiniereminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborates with the Casa on spreading practices and methods for defending historic places and green spaces in the city, linking feminist and ecological concerns.
• BinariminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNetwork of schools without permits. The Casa's Scuola di Italiano Francesca Amoni is part of Binari, facilitating integration pathways for migrant women.
• D.i.Re (Donne in Rete contro la violenza)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational network of anti-violence centers. The Casa's partners CADMI and Cerchi d'Acqua are founding members. The Casa contributes to and participates in D.i.Re's advocacy and anti-violence campaigns.
• WAVE (Women Against Violence Europe)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean network of anti-violence centers. CADMI is a member, connecting the Casa to the European anti-violence ecosystem.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• CADMI (Casa di Accoglienza delle Donne Maltrattate di Milano): Milan's first anti-violence center (founded 1986) and Casa delle Donne di Milano's core ATS partner for 'Una Casa per tutte'. Provides anti-violence training, co-develops prevention initiatives, and receives referrals from Casa's Sportello Antiviolenza — directly comparable in mission and Milan geography.
• Cerchi d'Acqua: Milan-based anti-violence center (founded 2000) and ATS partner in 'Una Casa per tutte'. Has assisted more than 12,000 situations of violence and is a founding member of D.i.Re — comparable in anti-violence service model and Milan feminist network.
• Casa Internazionale delle Donne: Rome-based women's community hub offering feminist cultural events, anti-violence services, and migrant integration — operates a comparable multi-service platform for women in another major Italian city.
• Unione Femminile Nazionale: Historic Milan feminist organization (and home of Italy's first women's library, since 1975) explicitly listed as part of Casa's local feminist ecosystem — directly comparable as a Milan-based women's community/cultural institution.
• Casa delle Donne Lucha y Siesta: Rome-based women's house operating anti-violence, cultural, and migrant integration services from a municipally-assigned premises — directly comparable single-site feminist community model in another major Italian city.

Broad incumbents

• D.i.Re (Donne in Rete contro la violenza): National Italian network of anti-violence centers of which Casa's partners CADMI and Cerchi d'Acqua are founding members. Operates broader advocacy, training, and policy work across Italy — comparable at the network level rather than as a single-site operator.
• WAVE (Women Against Violence Europe): European network of anti-violence organizations. Provides comparable anti-violence coordination, advocacy, and capacity-building but at pan-European scope rather than single-city community delivery.
• ActionAid Italia: Italian arm of international NGO focused on women's rights and gender-based violence. Casa collaborated with ActionAid on two anti-violence/women's entrepreneurship projects (Sartoria workshop) — comparable in mission and Italian women's-empowerment programming.

Regional players

• Fondazione Pangea: Italian nonprofit focused on women's economic empowerment, anti-violence, and education. Comparable as an Italian women's-rights NGO working on similar themes (empowerment, education, anti-violence) with somewhat different geographic and programmatic emphasis.

Others

• Centro Italiano per i Diritti delle Donne: Adjacent ecosystem participant focused on women's rights advocacy in Italy. Relevant as a thematic peer in the national women's-rights advocacy space, though not a direct single-site service competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

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