Progetto Continenti

What Progetto Continenti does

Progetto Continenti ETS is an Italian non-profit association (Ente di Terzo Settore, formerly Onlus) focused on international cooperation and the defense of universal human rights. It is legally headquartered in Collevecchio (Rieti province) with a National Secretariat in Rome, and operates a portfolio of six ongoing humanitarian development projects across three countries: Ethiopia (kindergarten in Shafina with the Diocese of Hawassa; socio-health center Centro Blein with the Diocese of Meki), Guatemala (youth education center and teaching farm Centro MilFlores; Costruendo Saperi scholarship program for indigenous youth; Donne Kaqchikeles Unite women's empowerment initiative; Quiché food security project), and Cambodia (Centro Sangkheum children's and youth vocational center).

The organization's model is field-implemented development rather than technology-enabled service delivery: there is no proprietary software platform, no mobile app, no AI components, and no disclosed technology stack. Programs are delivered directly through long-standing local partners, principally in-country Catholic diocesan structures and local NGOs, with whom Progetto Continenti co-designs and co-funds interventions in early childhood education, agricultural training, indigenous women's rights, food security, and vocational training for vulnerable youth.

Funding comes entirely from voluntary contributions across four streams: private donations from individuals, the Italian 5x1000 tax designation, testamentary bequests (lasciti testamentari), and institutional co-financing — principally from the Italian Episcopal Conference (CEI) and previously from FAI (Fondo per l'Ambiente Italiano). Distribution and awareness are supported by a trilingual website (Italian, English, Spanish), newsletter, social media, press coverage, and a network of local volunteer groups (Gruppi Locali di Volontariato) across Italy. No revenue, headcount, or financial figures are disclosed in source materials.

Name

Progetto Continenti

Legal name

Associazione Progetto Continenti Onlus

Website

https://progettocontinenti.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Progetto Continenti ETS is an Italian nonprofit association that implements humanitarian development projects in Ethiopia, Guatemala, and Cambodia through local partners, funded by donations, 5x1000 tax designations, bequests, and institutional co-financing.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

International Development and Humanitarian Aid Services

NAICS

Human Rights Organizations (813311), Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813), Civic and Social Organizations (8134)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Community Development & Social Impact Programs (EDAIAGAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

International Development & Donor-Funded Education Programs (EDADALAB), NGO/Nonprofit Education Programs & Service Delivery (EDADALAC), Education, Skills & Workforce Development Aid Programs (BPADABAE)

Keywords

• International development cooperation
• Humanitarian aid projects
• Nonprofit humanitarian services
• Community development programs
• Education and food security

Headquarters

HQ city

Rome

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Private Donations: The organization accepts direct monetary donations from individuals and supporters to fund development projects in Ethiopia, Guatemala, Cambodia, and other countries.
2. 5x1000 Tax Designation: Italian taxpayers can designate 5x1000 of their income tax to Progetto Continenti ETS as a non-profit organization.
3. Testamentary Bequests (Lasciti Testamentari): The organization accepts testamentary bequests and legacies from supporters as a long-term funding mechanism.
4. Co-financing from Institutional Partners: Projects receive co-financing from institutional donors including the Italian Episcopal Conference (CEI), FAI, and other organizations.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Progetto Continenti ETS is an Italian nonprofit association (Ente di Terzo Settore / Onlus) that implements international cooperation and humanitarian development projects in Ethiopia, Guatemala, Cambodia, and previously in Myanmar and El Salvador. Its offerings include kindergartens and early childhood education centers, agricultural training farms with youth scholarships, food security programs for indigenous communities, and women's empowerment initiatives supporting indigenous Kaqchikel women. Activities are funded entirely through private donations, the Italian 5x1000 tax designation, testamentary bequests, and institutional co-financing from partners such as the Italian Episcopal Conference (CEI).

Product overview

Progetto Continenti ETS is a non-profit organization (Ente di Terzo Settore) focused on international cooperation and defense of universal human rights. The organization operates a portfolio of humanitarian projects across multiple countries including Ethiopia, Guatemala, Cambodia, Myanmar, and El Salvador. Projects include educational facilities (kindergartens, youth centers), scholarship programs for indigenous youth, women's empowerment initiatives, food security programs, and community service centers. The portfolio is organized by geographic regions and intervention areas rather than a unified software platform architecture.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Scuola Materna di Shafina
• Centro e Finca MilFlores
• Borse di Studio per giovani del Guatemala (Costruendo Saperi)
• Donne Kaqchikeles Unite
• Sicurezza alimentare nel Quiché
• Centro Sangkheum
• Centro Blein
• Progetto Ruta Romero

Quantifiable outcome

• Ongoing projects serving communities in Ethiopia, Guatemala, and Cambodia

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Diocesi di Hawassa (Ethiopia)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with the Diocese of Hawassa for the kindergarten project in Shafina, Ethiopia. The diocese serves as the local implementing partner for educational services in an extremely poor and remote area.
• Local Partners in GuatemalacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProgetto Continenti works with local partners in Guatemala for Centro MilFlores (agricultural training center), scholarship programs (Costruendo Saperi), women's empowerment (Donne Kaqchikeles Unite), and food security (Progetto Quiché).
• Centro Sangkheum (Cambodia)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Centro Sangkheum in Cambodia for child welfare and youth vocational training programs, addressing the needs of vulnerable children and addressing professional skill gaps.
• Fundasal (El Salvador)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborated with Fundasal on the Ruta Romero participatory project with the community of Ciudad Barrios, in memory of Saint Oscar Romero.
• Local Volunteer GroupscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNetwork of local volunteer groups (Gruppi Locali di Volontariato) throughout Italy that support fundraising, awareness raising, and project implementation.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Emergency: Well-known Italian humanitarian organization with broad donor appeal and 5x1000 access, comparable in funding model and Italian nonprofit identity though differentiated by its healthcare focus and significantly larger scale.
• Oxfam Italia: Italian affiliate of Oxfam International, a much larger and globally established international development organization with overlapping thematic focus (food security, gender, education) but operating at significantly greater scale.

Direct peers

• Mani Tese: Italian NGO focused on international cooperation and community development with a similar small-to-mid scale Italian-headquartered model and project implementation in Africa and Latin America.
• COOPI – Cooperazione Internazionale: Milan-based Italian NGO running development projects across Africa, Latin America, and Asia, with comparable grassroots implementation model, volunteer engagement, and reliance on Italian institutional donors.
• ActionAid Italia: Italian affiliate of ActionAid International, focused on women's rights, food security, and education in developing countries, comparable in thematic focus and Italian grassroots fundraising approach.
• WeWorld: Italian NGO working on children's rights, education, and women's empowerment in developing countries, with comparable multi-country portfolio and Italian donor/5x1000 funding model.
• CELIM – Centro Laici Italiani per le Missioni: Italian NGO coordinating volunteer-based international cooperation projects with religious and community partners in Africa and Latin America, closely matching Progetto Continenti's small-scale, volunteer-driven, faith-partnered model.
• Fondazione AVSI: Italian nonprofit foundation implementing international cooperation and education projects in developing countries, with comparable reliance on institutional co-financing, donor networks, and multi-country project portfolios.
• CESVI: Italian NGO active in international cooperation and humanitarian aid, with overlapping program areas (education, food security, women's empowerment) and similar funding mix of private donations, 5x1000, and institutional grants.
• Terre des Hommes Italia: Italian branch of the Terre des Hommes federation, working on child welfare, education, and community development in developing countries with comparable funding model including 5x1000 and private donations.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/prog_continenti
• Facebookfacebook.com/107811435905623
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/progetto-continenti

Revenue estimate

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Number of profiles

Funding overview

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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