Amici dei Popoli ONG

What Amici dei Popoli ONG does

Amici dei Popoli ONG is an Italian nonprofit organization founded in 1974 as Amici del Rwanda and renamed to its current form in 1993, headquartered in Bologna with operational offices in Padova, Treviglio, and Altamura. The organization implements international cooperation projects focused on education, women's empowerment, and community development across Africa (Rwanda, Democratic Republic of Congo, Burundi, Kenya, Guinea, Burkina Faso, Malawi) and Latin America (Uruguay, Argentina, Brazil, Peru), with historical engagement in Albania and Vietnam. Over its 50+ year history it has delivered more than 60 projects across 10 countries and currently maintains active programs in Rwanda, DRC, Burundi, Argentina, and Uruguay, serving beneficiaries including 227 children at the Garderie Amizero center in Kigali, 450 children at Kindele in Kinshasa, 250 children and 120 families at Centro Aires Puros in Montevideo, 154 youth through the Don Sandro distance support program, and 120 women in livestock training in Sud Kivu.

Its service portfolio spans international cooperation (Cooperazione Internazionale), Global Citizenship Education (Educazione alla Cittadinanza Globale), volunteer training pathways (Volontariamente and Servizio Civile Universale), after-school language facilitation for migrant minors, and advocacy aligned with FOCSIV campaigns. Funding is generated through six channels: free-form donations, distance support subscriptions (SAD), bank direct debit (RID) at €0.50–€1.00 per day, the Italian 5xMille tax designation, solidarity gift sales of African artisan products priced €6–€120, and a €20 annual membership fee granting assembly voting rights. The organization holds local implementing partnerships with CAFID and APDE in DRC, ASSOGUIPROS in Guinea, and One World One Future Trust in Kenya, and participates in umbrella networks including FOCSIV, Concord Italia, COONGER, COLOMBA, and AOI.

The organization has no proprietary technology platform, operating through a standard NGO website and conventional project management tooling with no public APIs or integrations. Following its 2023 conversion to an Ente del Terzo Settore (ETS) under Italy's Third Sector reform, Amici dei Popoli's assemblies voted on April 24, 2026 to merge with five peer Italian NGOs (CEFA, No One Out, Missione Calcutta, Apurimac, and CMSR) into Terraperta – Fondazione di Partecipazione, expected to become operational after summer 2026 and to extend the combined mission footprint to approximately 20 countries.

Name

Amici dei Popoli ONG

Legal name

Amici dei Popoli ONG ETS

Website

https://amicideipopoli.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1974

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Amici dei Popoli ONG is an Italian nonprofit founded in 1974 implementing international cooperation and global citizenship education projects across Africa and Latin America. It funds programs through donations, distance support subscriptions, the Italian 5xMille tax designation, and solidarity gift sales, and is merging into Terraperta in 2026.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

International Development and Humanitarian Aid Services

NAICS

Civic and Social Organizations (813410), Social Advocacy Organizations (8133), Human Rights Organizations (813311)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Rural Livelihoods & Economic Empowerment (BPAGABAA)

Keywords

• International cooperation
• Global citizenship education
• Volunteer training programs
• Distance support donations
• Community development projects

Headquarters

HQ city

Bologna

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Donazioni Libere: Free-form donations from individuals supporting the organization's projects in Italy and abroad.
2. Sostegno a Distanza (SAD): Distance support program providing educational and development opportunities to children and youth in developing countries through regular contributions.
3. 5xMille: Italian tax designation program where supporters allocate 0.5% of their income tax to the organization. Received 8,757 EUR from 199 donors in 2024.
4. RID - Domiciliazione bancaria: Bank direct debit system allowing supporters to make regular recurring donations (0.50 EUR/day or 1 EUR/day options).
5. Regali Solidali: Solidarity gifts and artisan products (African fabrics, accessories) sold to supporters as alternative donations.
6. Membership Fees: Annual membership fee of 20 EUR giving voting rights in Assembly and participation in organizational activities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Amici dei Popoli ONG is an Italian Christian-inspired international volunteering NGO that delivers international cooperation and development projects in Africa (Rwanda, DRC) and Latin America (Uruguay), focusing on education, training, and support for vulnerable women, children, and rural communities. In Italy, the organization provides global citizenship education programs in schools, volunteer training pathways, after-school linguistic facilitation for migrant minors, and advocacy on development equity issues. Funding is generated through donations, recurring contribution programs, tax designations, solidarity gift sales, and annual memberships.

Product overview

Amici dei Popoli ONG is an international volunteering NGO offering a portfolio of interconnected services centered on international cooperation, global citizenship education, and volunteering programs. The core offering includes international development projects in Africa and Latin America, educational programs in Italian schools, and structured volunteering pathways (Volontariamente training program and Universal Civil Service). Fundraising mechanisms include distance support (SAD), recurring bank donations (RID), and solidarity products. The organization is undergoing a major transformation in 2026, merging with five other organizations to form 'Terraperta — Fondazione di Partecipazione' to increase impact across 20 countries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Cooperazione Internazionale International development projects focused on education, training, and support for populations in Africa (Rwanda, Democratic Republic of Congo, Burundi, Kenya) and Latin America (Uruguay, Argentina), with particular attention to women, children, and rural communities through local partner organizations.
• Educazione alla Cittadinanza Globale

Quantifiable outcome

• 60+ projects implemented in 10 countries since 1974
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

19 partnerships are on record, tiered core, regional and minor.

• FOCSIV (Federazione Organismi Cristiani Servizio Internazionale Volontario)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAmici dei Popoli has been affiliated with FOCSIV since 1990. FOCSIV is the national federation of Christian international voluntary service organizations. Amici dei Popoli participates in FOCSIV campaigns including 'Abbiamo RISO per una cosa seria' and accesses universal civic service accreditation through FOCSIV.
• COONGER (Coordinamento ONG Regione Emilia-Romagna)regionalStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional coordination of cooperation and solidarity associations in Emilia-Romagna since 1991. Promotes collaboration between NGOs and associations, supports decentralized cooperation projects and awareness campaigns.
• Concord ItaliacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean platform of 1,600 NGOs and civil society organizations working on development cooperation and humanitarian aid. Amici dei Popoli participates in policy and advocacy activities.
• COLOMBA (Associazione delle Organizzazioni di Cooperazione e Solidarietà Internazionale della Lombardia)regionalStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional association of international cooperation and solidarity organizations in Lombardy.
• AOI (Associazione delle organizzazioni italiane di cooperazione e solidarietà internazionale)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational association of Italian international cooperation and solidarity organizations. Also involved in the Education for Development platform.
• Scuola di PacecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounded in 2004 by Amici dei Popoli and other Bologna associations (COSPE, AIPI, Associazione Melograno, Associazione Furio Jesi) for peace education and civic coexistence. Recognized as 'Center for civic coexistence through non-violence method' since 2003.
• CAFID (Centre d'accompagnement des filles desoeuvrées)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal partner in Kinshasa, DRC since 2008. Supports single mothers and their children in Mont-Ngafula quarter. Implements vocational training, integrated farm projects, and school support programs.
• APDE (Amix de la paix pour le développement endogène)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal partner in Walungu, Sud Kivu, DRC since 2012. Focuses on peace promotion, human rights, poverty alleviation, and women's empowerment through vocational training.
• ASSOGUIPROS (Association Guinéenne d'Insertion Professionnelle et Sociale)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal partner in Conakry, Guinea since 2003. Supports disadvantaged youth through education, professional training, and social reintegration programs.
• One World One Future Trust (OWOFT)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in Nairobi, Kenya addressing climate change, hunger, food insecurity, inequality, social exclusion, youth and women unemployment. Aligned with UN Agenda 2030.
• Gruppo PiovanminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partner supporting Garderie Amizero project in Kigali, Rwanda through Fondazione Piovan.
• SPAC SpAminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partner supporting 'A Scuola...si può!' project for Bobokoli and Marcelin Mobateli institutes in Kinshasa, DRC.
• M&IT ConsultingminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partner supporting Community Care Farm project in Democratic Republic of Congo.
• Conceria La VenetaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partner for Christmas solidarity campaigns.
• No One Out ETScoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerItalian organization focused on international cooperation and social inclusion. Partner in Terraperta Foundation initiative merging 6 Italian NGOs. Collaborates on universal civic service projects.
• CEFA (Comitato Europeo per la Formazione e l'Agricoltura ETS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerItalian NGO active 50+ years fighting hunger and poverty. Partner in Terraperta Foundation. Collaborates on rural development projects and universal civic service.
• Missione Calcutta APS ETScoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAssociation founded 1992 after correspondence with Mother Teresa. Operates in multiple countries providing distance support, healthcare, food security, and human rights. Partner in Terraperta Foundation.
• CMSR (Centro Mondialità Sviluppo Reciproco)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVolunteer association and NGO founded 1979 in Livorno. Committed to global education, training, interculture, and development cooperation. Partner in Terraperta Foundation.
• Apurimac ETScoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganization supporting Italian Augustinian missions since 1992 from Peruvian Apurimac region. Focuses on human rights, education, health, gender equality. Partner in Terraperta Foundation.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• CEFA (Comitato Europeo per la Formazione e l'Agricoltura ETS): Italian NGO active for 50+ years fighting hunger and poverty through rural development and agricultural projects. Direct peer as co-founding member of Terraperta and counterpart in international development cooperation with shared geographic and programmatic focus.
• Missione Calcutta APS ETS: Italian NGO operating since 1992 with focus on distance support, healthcare, food security, and human rights across multiple countries. Co-founding Terraperta member; highly comparable operating model and beneficiary segments.
• No One Out ETS: Italian organization focused on international cooperation and social inclusion. Terraperta co-founding member with overlapping volunteer pipeline and Universal Civil Service programs.
• Apurimac ETS: Italian NGO supporting missions in Peru's Apurimac region since 1992 with focus on human rights, education, health, and gender equality. Terraperta co-founding member with shared education and rural development model.
• CMSR (Centro Mondialità Sviluppo Reciproco): Italian NGO founded in 1979 in Livorno, committed to global education, interculture, and development cooperation. Terraperta co-founding member with directly comparable thematic focus.
• VIS (Volontariato Internazionale per lo Sviluppo): Italian international voluntary development NGO active in cooperation, volunteering training, and Universal Civil Service programs. Direct functional peer with similar volunteer-pipeline and international cooperation focus.

Broad incumbents

• COOPI — Cooperazione Internazionale: One of Italy's largest international cooperation NGOs, founded in 1965, operating across multiple continents. Larger incumbent with overlapping international development mission but broader portfolio and scale.
• Medici Senza Frontiere (MSF Italia): Major Italian chapter of Doctors Without Borders, focused on humanitarian medical aid in fragile states. Larger incumbent operating with overlapping geographic footprint (DRC, Kenya) and beneficiary populations.
• Terre des Hommes Italia: Italian branch of international child rights organization focused on protecting children and youth in vulnerable situations. Broader incumbent with comparable focus on child welfare in developing countries.

Others

• FOCSIV (Federazione Organismi Cristiani Servizio Internazionale Volontario): Italian federation of Christian international voluntary service organizations to which Amici dei Popoli belongs. Ecosystem enabler providing collective advocacy, accreditation, and campaign infrastructure (e.g., 'Abbiamo RISO per una cosa seria').

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

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