AIFO - Inclusione e Cura

What AIFO - Inclusione e Cura does

AIFO - Inclusione e Cura (legally: AIFO – Associazione Italiana Amici di Raoul Follereau ETS) is an Italian non-profit association founded in 1961 and headquartered in Bologna, operating under the Italian Third Sector (ETS) framework with approximately 53 employees. The organization delivers international cooperation and social-inclusion programs under two pillars: 'Cura' (Care), covering chronic non-communicable diseases, neglected tropical diseases including leprosy, and maternal/child health; and 'Inclusione' (Inclusion), covering disability rights, global citizenship education, and vocational training for people with disabilities. It implements field projects in eight countries — Italy, Guinea Bissau, Liberia, Mozambique, Tunisia, India, Mongolia, and Brazil — and is the only Italian NGO holding official non-state actor status in formal relation with the World Health Organization, a status maintained since 1999 and most recently renewed for triennium 2026-2028.

AIFO generates revenue through five streams: individual donations via website, bank transfer (IBAN through Banca Etica), and postal order; the Italian 5x1000 tax designation; annual membership fees (€20/year) feeding a territorial network of member groups across 40+ Italian cities; corporate partnerships with companies such as Carli-Mediterranea Cosmetics (partner since 2002, €500,000+ contributed over 20 years) and foundations; and legacy bequests. Project funding flows substantially through institutional grants, with AICS (Italian Development Cooperation Agency) and Regione Emilia-Romagna co-funding active Mozambique projects. The 2025 World Leprosy Day campaign alone mobilized €353,949 across 300+ stations in 15 Italian regions through 550+ volunteers.

Distribution operates through a community-led model combining digital channels (website, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube, email newsletter), a grassroots volunteer network in 40+ Italian cities, school-based global citizenship education, the annual World Leprosy Day campaign, and a growing corporate partnership program anchored by recurring events in Bologna. AIFO is a founding member of ILEP, IDDC, RIDS, and the Italian Network on Neglected Tropical Diseases, and is governed by President Antonio Lissoni and Director General Patrice Simonnet.

Name

AIFO - Inclusione e Cura

Legal name

AIFO – Associazione Italiana Amici di Raoul Follereau ETS

Website

https://aifo.it

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

AIFO is an Italian non-profit (ETS), founded 1961 in Bologna, that delivers healthcare access and social inclusion programs for vulnerable populations across 8 countries, with unique WHO-recognized institutional standing.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

International Development Cooperation and Humanitarian Aid

NAICS

Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412), Individual and Family Services (6241), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Human Rights, Social Inclusion & Disability Inclusion (BPAGABAN)

akta.pro secondary industries

Disability Services & Assistive Solutions (Accessibility, Assistive Tech) (BPAGALAM), Safeguarding, Accountability & Compliance (ESG, Gender/GBV, Do No Harm) (BPADAEAM), Accessibility, Accommodations & Assistive Services (EDALAFAN)

Keywords

• International development cooperation
• Global health programs
• Community-based rehabilitation
• Disability inclusion services
• Nonprofit healthcare NGO

Headquarters

HQ city

Bologna

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: AIFO raises funds through individual donations via its website (single and recurring donations), bank transfers (IBAN: IT38P0501802400000014411441), postal orders ( conto n. 522433), and in-person fundraising events such as the World Leprosy Day.
2. 5x1000 Donations: Italian taxpayers can designate 5x1000 of their IRPEF tax to AIFO as a non-profit organization (ETS).
3. Membership Fees: AIFO generates revenue through annual membership fees (20€ per year), with members forming regional groups and coordinating bodies throughout Italy.
4. Corporate Partnerships: Large companies, SMEs, and private foundations support AIFO projects through financial contributions, in-kind donations, employee volunteering programs, and long-term partnership agreements.
5. Legacy Bequests: AIFO accepts charitable bequests (lasciti solidali) from individuals wishing to support the organization's mission beyond their lifetime.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

AIFO is an Italian non-profit association (ETS) that delivers international cooperation and social inclusion programs focused on healthcare access and disability inclusion for vulnerable populations in Italy and 7 developing countries. Its core offerings are organized under two pillars—Cura (Care): chronic non-communicable diseases, neglected tropical diseases including leprosy, and maternal/child health; and Inclusione (Inclusion): disability rights, global citizenship education, and training/employment for people with disabilities. The organization sustains these programs through individual donations, membership fees, corporate partnerships, and institutional grants, using a Community-Based Inclusive Development (SIBC) methodology.

Product overview

AIFO - Inclusione e Cura is an Italian non-governmental organization (ETS) dedicated to international cooperation, health, and social inclusion. The organization operates a portfolio of program areas under two main pillars: 'Cura' (Care) and 'Inclusione' (Inclusion). The Cura pillar encompasses three focus areas—Chronic Non-Communicable Diseases, Neglected Tropical Diseases (including leprosy), and Maternal and Child Health. The Inclusione pillar covers Rights of Persons with Disabilities, Global Citizenship Education, and Training and Employment for Persons with Disabilities. AIFO implements specific projects aligned with these programs, including health initiatives in Mozambique, Guinea Bissau, Liberia, Tunisia, India, Mongolia, and Brazil. The organization also conducts training programs for healthcare workers, operates annual awareness campaigns (such as World Leprosy Day), and manages membership and volunteer programs across Italy. AIFO functions as a membership-based association ('Associazione Italiana Amici di Raoul Follereau ETS') with hundreds of members organized in territorial groups throughout Italy.

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Products and services

• Cura - Malattie Croniche Non Trasmissibili Program area dedicated to reducing mortality from non-communicable diseases (diabetes, hypertension, cervical cancer) by strengthening national and community health systems in developing countries.
• Cura - Malattie Tropicali Dimenticate Program area improving living conditions for people affected by neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) including leprosy, through early diagnosis, primary care, and social inclusion.
• Cura - Salute Materna e Infantile Program area aimed at reducing maternal, neonatal, and child mortality by increasing accessibility and quality of dedicated health services and raising community awareness.
• Inclusione - Diritti delle Persone con Disabilità Program area promoting inclusive societies by overcoming physical and cultural barriers so that every person, including those with disabilities, can reach their full potential and have equal opportunities.
• Inclusione - Educazione alla Cittadinanza Globale Global citizenship education program delivered in Italy through meetings, training courses, and professional development programs primarily for students and teaching staff.
• Inclusione - Formazione e Lavoro per Persone con Disabilità Program area creating emancipation pathways to ensure that persons with disabilities receive quality education, professional training, employment opportunities, and empowerment.
• Salute per Tutti e Senza Barriere Prevention and control project for non-communicable diseases in Mozambique, focused on hypertension, diabetes mellitus, and cervical carcinoma. Co-funded by AICS and implemented in partnership with PIN S.c.r.l., E-35, Fondazione Aurora, and FAMOD.
• Corso per la Diagnosi della Malattia di Hansen Specialist training course on differential diagnosis, histology, and laboratory examinations for leprosy (Hansen's disease), conducted in Naples and Rome during 2024-2025 for medical professionals.
• Formazione per Operatori Sanitari su Salute, Disabilità e Inclusione Professional development course for healthcare workers on the WHO Rehabilitation 2030 program, promoting an inclusive healthcare culture and active participation of persons with disabilities. Five events held in Italy during 2024.
• Essere In-salute: una Sanità Inclusiva Project promoting access to health services in rural areas of Zambezia province, Mozambique, targeting women and persons with disabilities. Includes mobile health brigades, cervical cancer screening, and prevention activities. Funded by Regione Emilia-Romagna.
• Comunità Resilienti all'Emergenza Climatica Project strengthening vulnerable communities' resilience to environmental disasters in Manica and Tete provinces of Mozambique, addressing food insecurity, fragile health services, and climate-related risks. Implemented October 2024 - June 2026.
• Concorso Follereau International competition promoting solidarity values inspired by Raoul Follereau, focused on leprosy awareness and social inclusion, with participation from schools and associations.
• Giornata Mondiale dei Malati di Lebbra Annual awareness and fundraising campaign held on the last Sunday of January, raising awareness and funds for leprosy patients worldwide, anchored by AIFO's volunteer network in 40+ Italian cities.
• Annual Membership (AIFO Member) Subscription-based annual membership at €20/year granting members voting rights, a dedicated newsletter, and participation in assemblies and the annual Summer Camp. Members form regional groups and coordinating bodies throughout Italy.

Quantifiable outcome

• 180,585 people directly reached in Mozambique health project
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

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Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• World Health Organization (OMS/WHO)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023AIFO is the only Italian NGO with official status as a non-state actor in formal relation with WHO. The partnership focuses on technical activities and advocacy in community-based rehabilitation and inclusion of people with disabilities. Joint efforts include promoting the Rehabilitation 2030 initiative, translating and disseminating WHO tools in local contexts, and providing technical assistance to Ministries of Health in Guinea Bissau and Liberia. A new technical cooperation agreement was signed for the 2023-2025 triennium.
• International Federation of Anti-Leprosy Organizations (ILEP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAIFO is a founding member of ILEP, which coordinates global activities against leprosy and its consequences. Together they organized the international symposium 'Leave No One Behind' in 2023 with Fondazione Raoul Follereau and Sasakawa Leprosy Initiative, involving representatives from WHO, UN, religious institutions, and leprosy-affected persons. The event was opened by a message from Pope Francis.
• International Disability and Development Consortium (IDDC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIDDC brings together organizations committed to inclusive development globally. AIFO is among the founding members and participates in thematic tables on disability. Joint work includes the Inclusive Community-Based Development Working Group, drafting the 'Community 2030' strategic document with UN Human Rights Office, and promoting disability inclusion in international human rights and cooperation policies.
• Italian Network on Disability and Development (RIDS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRIDS promotes inclusive cooperation centered on the rights of people with disabilities, in line with the UN Convention. AIFO is a founding member along with EducAid, DPI Italia, and FISH. Together they have developed national and international initiatives on disability and development, launched the Erasmus+ DICoo project in 2023 to train 24 people with disabilities as junior experts in inclusive cooperation, and promoted the protagonism of people with disabilities in decision-making processes.
• Italian Network on Neglected Tropical DiseasesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAn Italian coalition formed to implement the WHO roadmap on neglected tropical diseases (NTD). AIFO participates as an NGO alongside institutions, research bodies, and foundations. Together they contribute to promoting NTD control, elimination and eradication, coordinating scientific initiatives, awareness campaigns, and training, and strengthening Italy's role in the global NTD response.
• Italian Medical Students Secretariat (SISM)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerSISM is the national association of medical students in Italy. AIFO collaborates with SISM to train new generations of healthcare workers aware of global health issues. Together they carry out training and awareness programs in universities, activities on global health and neglected tropical diseases, and interventions also aimed at high school students.
• AGESCI (Associazione Guide e Scout Cattolici Italiani)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerAGESCI is Italy's largest scout association. AIFO has collaborated with AGESCI for years and in 2023 the partnership was formalized with an agreement. Together they carry out educational activities for scouts on inclusion and global health topics, training meetings and workshops in various Italian regions, and concrete proposals to promote active citizenship among young people.
• PIN S.c.r.l. (University of Florence)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in the 'Salute per tutti e senza barriere' project in Mozambique, providing Action Research for CO-development (ARCO-PIN) expertise for inclusive health interventions.
• E-35 Fondazione per la Progettazione InternazionaleminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFoundation for International Design partnering on the 'Salute per tutti e senza barriere' project in Mozambique.
• Fondazione AuroraminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner foundation collaborating on the 'Salute per tutti e senza barriere' project in Mozambique.
• Forum das Associações Moçambicanas das Pessoas com Deficiência (FAMOD)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerForum of Mozambican Associations of People with Disabilities, partnering on the 'Salute per tutti e senza barriere' project to ensure disability inclusion in health interventions.
• CUAMM (Collegio Universitario Aspiranti e Medici Missionari)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMedical doctors college with missionaries working in developing countries; partner in 'Comunità resilienti all'emergenza climatica' project in Mozambique.
• WeWorld (WW GVC Onlus)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLead organization of the 'Comunità resilienti all'emergenza climatica' project (We World as consortium lead), with AIFO as implementing partner alongside CUAMM and SEPPA in Mozambique's Tete and Manica provinces.
• Carli - Mediterranea CosmeticsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partner since 2002 contributing over 500,000€ to AIFO projects in Mozambique including infrastructure, healthcare programs, and the Donne per l'Inclusione Award. Collaboration includes knowledge transfer from Mozambique to Italy.
• Serantoni e AssociatiminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerConsulting firm collaborating with AIFO on corporate events including 'Responsabilità Sociale d'Impresa' (December 2023) and 'Inclusione in azienda: obbligo o opportunità?' (September 2024) at Palazzo Dè Toschi, Bologna.
• SCS ConsultingminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerConsulting partner for the 'Inclusione in azienda: obbligo o opportunità?' event, providing expertise on EU ESG principles and corporate sustainability value.
• Osservatorio Nazionale MieleminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership on sustainability and cooperation; bees as symbol of collaboration in AIFO's international cooperation; participated in AIFO events in Bologna with honey-based products as solidarity goods.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/RedazioneAIFO
• Facebookfacebook.com/aifoinclusionecura
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/aifoinclusionecura
• Instagraminstagram.com/aifo_inclusione_cura

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Profiles2 records

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