A Proposito Di Altri Mondi Impresa Sociale

What A Proposito Di Altri Mondi Impresa Sociale does

A Proposito Di Altri Mondi Impresa Sociale (APDAM) is an Italian Third Sector Entity (Ente del Terzo Settore – Impresa Sociale) founded in Turin in 2011 and headquartered in Bene Vagienna (Cuneo province), Piedmont. It operates as a volunteer-based non-profit combining domestic social programs in Italy with international cooperation projects in Sub-Saharan Africa, specifically the Democratic Republic of Congo (recognized as an NGO since 2018), the Republic of Guinea (recognized partner since June 2022), and Senegal (recognized as an NGO on 16 March 2023). The organization targets women, children, and youth in conditions of vulnerability — addressing child malnutrition in Africa through projects such as the Zeinata hypernutritive flour program in Kinshasa and the Debo Bamtare food security project in Senegal — while in Italy it runs La Fattoria di Bubi e Mimi, an educational and social farm offering Green Assistance Interventions (horticultural therapy) and Animal-Assisted Interventions through the sensory garden Il Giardino del Sentire Oltre i Confini, inaugurated in October 2021.

APDAM's core products and services span three pillars. First, therapeutic methodologies grounded in the WHO's expanded definition of health: Interventi di Aiuto nel Verde (Green Assistance Interventions) and Interventi Assistiti con Animali (Animal-Assisted Interventions) delivered at the sensory garden in Bene Vagienna, targeting minors with psychosocial difficulties, international protection holders under the SAI system, and children in educational poverty. Second, international cooperation projects including support for the Sansa-Bana orphanage in Kisanji, DRC (33 children, ongoing since 2015), the Zeinata hypernutritive flour program (locally formulated from maize, caterpillars, vegetable oil, sugar, salt, and spirogyra algae; clinically validated in Biyela and Kingasani Health Zones), and decentralized cooperation programs in Guinea (Di Bene in Beindou, RISOrse in Comune). Third, social enterprise outputs from La Fattoria: the cosmETICA natural cosmetics line (14 products launched in 2023) and FILI D'ERBA herbal teas.

The business model is multi-stream and typical of Italian ETS organizations: private donations at fixed tiers (€5/€50/€150/€250) via website and IBAN transfer; the 5x1000 IRPEF tax designation (fiscal code 97747110019) as a structural recurring revenue stream from Italian taxpayers; institutional project grants from the Presidency of the Council of Ministers (8x1000 IRPEF), Regione Piemonte, Fondazione Compagnia di San Paolo, AICS (Italian Development Cooperation Agency), and the European Union (Mindchangers programme); product sales through the apdam.org e-commerce storefront (cosmETICA, FILI D'ERBA, seasonal panettone and Colombe pasquali); testamentary bequests; and earned income from direct field operations in three African countries. The organization operates with a small core staff supplemented by volunteers, Servizio Civile Universale participants, university interns, and Italian and African partner organizations. Director Christian Foti oversees the organization.

Name

A Proposito Di Altri Mondi Impresa Sociale

Legal name

A Proposito di Altri Mondi Impresa Sociale ETS (APDAM)

Website

https://apdam.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

A Proposito Di Altri Mondi Impresa Sociale (APDAM) is an Italian Third Sector non-profit founded in 2011, headquartered in Bene Vagienna, operating international cooperation projects in DRC, Senegal, and Guinea on malnutrition and food security, alongside domestic social programs in Italy using horticultural and animal-assisted therapies for vulnerable children at La Fattoria di Bubi e Mimi.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

International Development and Nonprofit Services

NAICS

Community Food Services (62421), Individual and Family Services (6241)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Nutrition & Food Security (Global Health) NGOs (HLAJAKAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Agriculture, Food Security & Nutrition Technical Assistance (BPADAEAG), Food Security, Agriculture & Nutrition Aid Programs (BPADABAD), Global Health Research, Clinical Trials & Product Development Partnerships (PDPs) (HLAJAOAM)

Keywords

• International cooperation services
• Social inclusion programs
• Malnutrition treatment services
• Horticultural therapy programs
• Educational poverty prevention

Headquarters

HQ city

Bene Vagienna

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Private Donations: APDAM raises funds through direct monetary donations from individuals. Fixed donation tiers are offered on the website at €5, €50, €150, and €250.
2. 5×1000 Tax Designation: Italian taxpayers can designate 5 per mille of their IRPEF tax to APDAM using fiscal code 97747110019. This is a structural recurring revenue stream from Italian taxpayers.
3. Product Sales (Fattoria Shop): APDAM sells natural cosmetic products under the cosmETICA line, herbal teas (FILI D'ERBA line), seasonal items such as Colombe pasquali (Easter dove cakes) and panettone, and artisanal goods produced at La Fattoria di Bubi e Mimi. Proceeds support organizational activities.
4. Testamentary Bequests (Lasciti Testamentari): APDAM accepts legacy donations as part of its fundraising strategy.
5. Institutional Project Funding: APDAM receives grants from Italian public institutions (Presidency of the Council of Ministers via 8x1000 IRPEF, Regione Piemonte, Fondazione Compagnia di San Paolo) and EU-funded programs (Mindchangers – Regions and Youth for Planet and People). Project funding supports specific international cooperation initiatives in Africa and social inclusion programs in Italy.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

APDAM is an Italian Third Sector Entity delivering international cooperation programs in Sub-Saharan Africa (DRC, Senegal, Guinea) focused on combating child malnutrition, food security, and supporting orphanages, alongside Italian social-inclusion services at its didactic farm La Fattoria di Bubi e Mimi. Its offerings include Green Assistance Interventions (horticultural therapy), Animal-Assisted Interventions, sensory garden programs, the Zeinata hypernutritive flour, and tangible product lines (cosmETICA cosmetics, FILI D'ERBA herbal teas, seasonal solidarity products).

Product overview

A Proposito di Altri Mondi (APDAM) is a Third Sector Entity for International Cooperation and Solidarity operating since 2011. The organization offers a portfolio of social products and services centered on La Fattoria di Bubi e Mimi, an educational and social farm providing Green Assistance Interventions (Interventi di Aiuto nel Verde) and Animal-Assisted Interventions (IAA). Key offerings include Il Giardino del Sentire Oltre i Confini sensory garden for therapeutic purposes, cosmETICA natural cosmetics product line, and international cooperation projects combatting malnutrition in Africa (Debo Bamtare in Senegal, Zeinata hypernutritive flour in DRC). The organization also runs the Sansa-Bana orphanage support program, educational poverty combat programs in Italy, and distance support (sostegno a distanza) programs for children in need.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• La Fattoria di Bubi e Mimi: Educational and social farm located in Bene Vagienna (CN), Italy. Hosts green care interventions, animal-assisted interventions, and sensory garden activities for children and vulnerable populations.
• cosmETICA
• Il Giardino del Sentire Oltre i Confini
• Sansa-Bana
• Benestate

Products and services

• La Fattoria di Bubi e Mimi

Quantifiable outcome

• 2,400 malnourished children treated at nutritional units in Kinshasa, DRC through the Zeinata hypernutritive flour program (2019–2022)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Governo del SenegalcoreOthers · 16 March 2023APDAM received official NGO recognition from the Government of Senegal on 16 March 2023, formalizing its operations in the country across Saint-Louis and Ziguinchor regions.
• Governo della Repubblica di GuineacoreOthers · 1 June 2022APDAM has been a recognized partner of the Government of the Republic of Guinea since June 2022, enabling project implementation in the Kissidougou prefecture region.
• Governo della Repubblica Democratica del CongocoreOthers · 1 January 2018APDAM holds official NGO recognition from the DRC government since 2018, enabling formal project implementation in the country, particularly in Kinshasa and Kisanji areas.
• La Fattoria di Bubi e MimicoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLa Fattoria di Bubi e Mimi is the didactic and social farm located in Bene Vagienna where APDAM runs its Italian social programs. It produces natural cosmetics (cosmETICA line) and herbal products. APDAM partners with this entity as project lead for programs including Fili d'Erba and summer camps.
• Comune di Bene VagiennacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe municipality of Bene Vagienna is APDAM's home base and a key partner in decentralized cooperation projects. APDAM and the Comune jointly partner with Beindou municipality in Guinea (Di Bene in Beindou project). The municipality also supports APDAM's local social programs and hosts the Sansa-Bana delegation.
• Comune di AlmesecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe municipality of Almese partners with APDAM in decentralized cooperation with Yendé-Millimou in Guinea (RISOrse in Comune project). APDAM acts as technical partner supporting the municipal partnership.
• ADEVA (Association pour le Développement de Aram)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal partner association in Senegal's Saint-Louis region, working with APDAM on the Debo Bamtare project in Aram and Kenene villages for food security and agricultural development.
• PUMA (Programme d'Urgence de Modernisation des Axes et Territoires frontaliers)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment program in Senegal that collaborates with APDAM on the Debo Bamtare project, providing programmatic and operational support for food security interventions in the border territories.
• CNDN (Conseil National de Développement de la Nutrition)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational nutrition development council in Senegal partnering with APDAM on the Debo Bamtare project for food security and malnutrition prevention in rural communities.
• RESADEL (Guinea)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal NGO in Guinea collaborating with APDAM in the Di Bene in Beindou and RISOrse in Comune projects, supporting agricultural development in Beindou and Yendé-Millimou municipalities.
• Associazione Culturale Fabula RasaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCultural association collaborating with APDAM on decentralized cooperation projects in Guinea, including theatrical events for migration awareness. Also involved in cultural exchange activities with the Guinean delegation.
• Consorzio Monviso SolidaleminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal social consortium in the Cuneo area partnering with APDAM on the Fili d'Erba project at La Fattoria di Bubi e Mimi, supporting social inclusion activities.
• SAI (Sistema Accoglienza Integrazione) CuneominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Reception and Integration System (SAI) in Cuneo works with APDAM on the Fili d'Erba project, providing volunteer and integration opportunities for international protection holders at La Fattoria di Bubi e Mimi.
• Suore di San Giuseppe (Kisanji, DRC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Sisters of San Giuseppe manage the Sansa-Bana orphanage in Kisanji, DRC, where APDAM has supported construction, nutrition, healthcare, and education programs since 2015. Emiliana, a key volunteer, manages day-to-day care of the children.
• RE.TE ONGminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerItalian NGO network partnering with APDAM in the Regione 4.7 project for Global Citizenship Education across Piedmont.
• CISAO — Università degli Studi di TorinominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity of Turin's CISAO center collaborates with APDAM on the RISOrse in Comune project, providing academic expertise and exchange activities in the decentralized cooperation program.
• Cooperativa Animazione ValdoccominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSocial cooperative partnering with APDAM on the Y4H2O (Mindchangers) project for youth climate education and water sustainability in Piedmont.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• ActionAid Italia: Italian affiliate of the global ActionAid federation, focused on poverty, food security, and women's rights across Africa and Asia. Comparable on food security and women's economic empowerment in African geographies.
• Medici Senza Frontiere (MSF) Italia: Italian section of the global Doctors Without Borders humanitarian medical NGO. Comparable as an Italian nonprofit delivering health and humanitarian interventions internationally, though at vastly larger scale and broader scope than APDAM's malnutrition programs.
• Terre des Hommes Italia: Milan-based Italian child-rights NGO operating internationally, including programs targeting child malnutrition and education. Comparable on the children-and-malnutrition axis, though at significantly larger scale and broader mandate.

Direct peers

• CESVI: Italian NGO headquartered in Bergamo focused on food security, nutrition, and emergency response in Sub-Saharan Africa. Directly comparable to APDAM on nutrition and food security programming and Italian decentralized-cooperation model.
• Fondazione L'Albero della Vita: Italian NGO working on child welfare, education, and nutrition in Sub-Saharan Africa and Italy. Comparable in combining Italian social inclusion work with African child-centered development programs.
• CISV – Comunità Impegno Servizio Volontariato: Turin-based Italian NGO focused on international cooperation and social inclusion, with projects in West Africa. Comparable as a Piedmont-rooted Italian nonprofit working in similar African geographies.
• COOPI – Cooperazione Internazionale: Milan-based Italian international cooperation NGO working on food security, malnutrition, and women's empowerment across Africa. Highly comparable in mission, geography, and reliance on AICS/EU funding.
• WeWorld: Italian NGO (formerly GVC) operating in Sub-Saharan Africa on food security, nutrition, and children's rights, including programs in Senegal and DRC. Directly comparable as an Italian NGO with similar geographic footprint and funding model.
• ACRA: Milan-based Italian NGO active in food security, nutrition, and rural development across West and Central Africa, including Senegal and DRC. Directly comparable mission and operational geography to APDAM.
• Mani Tese: Italian international cooperation NGO working on food sovereignty, rural development, and children's rights across Africa. Comparable in its food-security-and-child-welfare focus and Italian decentralized-cooperation funding approach.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

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