AUCI – Cooperazione Internazionale

What AUCI – Cooperazione Internazionale does

AUCI – Associazione Universitaria per la Cooperazione Internazionale is an Italian non-governmental organisation (ONG/OSC) and registered Ente del Terzo Settore (ETS) founded on 5 June 1978 within the Faculty of Medicine and Surgery of the Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore in Rome, where it remains headquartered at Largo Francesco Vito, 1. Its institutional anchoring was deepened in July 2020 when both the Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore and the Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS formally joined its governance. AUCI operates international development cooperation projects in approximately 8–10 countries — including Mozambique, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Kenya, Tanzania, Madagascar, Cameroon, Peru, and Panama — with field offices co-located at partner mission hospitals, dioceses, and local non-profits.

The organisation runs four core programmes: the Servizio Civile Universale 'Caschi Bianchi' (White Helmets) international civil service programme for 18–28 year-olds; the TWENDE medical volunteer field camp for students and healthcare professionals; rural development and food security projects (notably the Namaacha district projects in Mozambique); and maternal-child health system-strengthening projects at partner hospitals (St. Camillus Karungu, Tabaka, St. Gemma Dodoma, Ospedale Vezo, and Mafuiane). It does not operate a technology platform, software product, or proprietary algorithm; deliverables are services delivered in-country.

AUCI's revenue model is institutional-grant-led: primary funding comes from AICS (Agenzia Italiana per la Cooperazione allo Sviluppo), the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MAECI), the CEI 8x1000 fund, the Dipartimento per le Politiche Giovanili e il Servizio Civile Universale, and project-specific consortia with FOCSIV, Caritas Italiana, FAO, and CSI. A secondary revenue stream comprises individual donations, the Italian 5x1000 tax designation (tax code 804 159 605 84), and fixed-price agricultural kits (€27–€87) channeled to Mozambique. Go-to-market is event- and community-led, relying on the Bando SCU civil service calls, the FOCSIV national consortium, the Ubuntu magazine, blog content, and public events (e.g., the November 2025 FAO press conference for Sport contro la Fame).

Name

AUCI – Cooperazione Internazionale

Legal name

AUCI – Associazione Universitaria per la Cooperazione Internazionale

Website

https://auci.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1978

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

AUCI is an Italian non-profit NGO founded in 1978 at Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, running international development cooperation, youth civil service (Caschi Bianchi), and maternal-child health projects across roughly 8–10 countries in Africa and Latin America.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

International Development Cooperation Services

NAICS

Social Assistance (624), Community Food and Housing, and Emergency and Other Relief Services (6242), Civic and Social Organizations (813410)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, Nec (8090)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYHLAJAKAD

International & Local Implementing NGOs

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Public Health, Government & Regulators/Global Health & Development Agencies (NGOs/Multilaterals)

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Bilateral Development & Aid Agencies

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Public Health, Government & Regulators/Global Health & Development Agencies (NGOs/Multilaterals)

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Program & Project Implementation (TA Delivery)

Business & Public Services/International Organizations & Development/International Development & Technical Assistance

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Maternal, Newborn, Child & Adolescent Health (MNCAH) Partnerships

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Public Health, Government & Regulators/Global Health Initiatives & Partnerships

Keywords

• International development cooperation
• Humanitarian aid services
• Civil service programs
• Rural development projects
• Maternal child health

Headquarters

HQ city

Rome

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Institutional funding (AICS, MAECI, CEI, 8x1000): AUCI receives co-financing and grants from institutional bodies including AICS (Agenzia Italiana per la Cooperazione allo Sviluppo), the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MAECI), the CEI (Conferenza Episcopale Italiana / 8x1000 Catholic Church fund), and national government bodies (Presidency of the Council of Ministers). These fund international development and civil service projects. This is the primary revenue stream.
2. Individual donations and 5x1000: AUCI raises funds from individual donors via PayPal, bank transfer, postal payment slip, and the Italian 5x1000 tax designation (tax code: 804 159 605 84). Donors can purchase themed agricultural kits (e.g., Kit 1 at €27, Kit 2 at €76, Kit 3 at €87) and make general donations. These are minor but ongoing revenue contributions.
3. Servizio Civile Universale programme grants: AUCI receives funding from the national Servizio Civile Universale programme (SCU) administered through the Dipartimento per le Politiche Giovanili e il Servizio Civile Universale. Volunteers receive a stipend; AUCI receives programme management and operational funding as the accredited implementing organization.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

AUCI – Associazione Universitaria per la Cooperazione Internazionale is an Italian non-governmental organization founded in 1978 within the Faculty of Medicine and Surgery of Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore. It implements international development cooperation and humanitarian aid projects in partnership with institutions including AICS, MAECI, CEI (8x1000), and the Fondazione Policlinico Gemelli IRCCS. Core activities include the Servizio Civile Universale 'Caschi Bianchi' programme, medical volunteer field camps (TWENDE), rural development and food security projects, and maternal-child healthcare interventions in Mozambique, Kenya, Tanzania, Madagascar, DR Congo, Cameroon, Peru and other developing countries.

Product overview

AUCI – Associazione Universitaria per la Cooperazione Internazionale is a non-governmental organization (ONG/OSC) founded in 1978 within the Faculty of Medicine and Surgery of Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore in Rome. The organization operates as a federation of programs rather than a unified software product, offering international cooperation projects, civil service programs, and volunteer opportunities. Core offerings include the Servizio Civile Universale – Caschi Bianchi program for youth aged 18-28, the TWENDE medical volunteer fields program, rural development projects, and maternal-child health interventions across multiple developing countries. AUCI does not offer a technology product platform but provides humanitarian aid and development cooperation services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• 1250+ people treated through healthcare interventions
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers12 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

21 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• FAO – Organizzazione delle Nazioni Unite per l'Alimentazione e l'AgricolturacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 November 2025AUCI, as a FOCSIV member, participates in the 'Sport contro la Fame' campaign co-sponsored by FAO. The campaign was presented at FAO headquarters in Rome in November 2025. FAO provides institutional endorsement and a global platform for the campaign's food security messaging.
• Fondazione Policlinico 'Gemelli' IRCCScoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 July 2020AUCI operates in collaboration with the Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS for the definition and implementation of development cooperation interventions. In July 2020, the foundation strengthened its commitment by joining AUCI's leadership. The partnership hosts the 'Passepartout / Gemelli Interpreter' Servizio Civile project in Rome, where volunteers serve as cultural mediators.
• Università Cattolica del Sacro CuorecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1978AUCI was founded in 1978 within the Faculty of Medicine and Surgery of the Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore di Roma, where it continues to operate in full autonomy while sharing its founding values. The university provides academic credibility, student engagement, and research support. In July 2020, the university strengthened its commitment by entering AUCI's board/direction.
• FOCSIV – Volontari nel MondocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAUCI is a member of FOCSIV – Volontari nel Mondo, the Italian national coordination of international volunteering organisations of Christian inspiration. Within FOCSIV, AUCI participates in the 'Caschi Bianchi' (White Helmets) Servizio Civile Universale consortium, alongside Caritas Italiana, Associazione Comunità Papa Giovanni XXIII, and Gavci. AUCI also co-implements the 'Sport contro la Fame' campaign with FOCSIV.
• VIM – Volontari Italiani in MadagascarminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAUCI is associated with the VIM (Volontari Italiani in Madagascar) coordination, which brings together Italian organisations operating in Madagascar. This association provides a framework for collaboration and shared learning among Italian NGOs active in the country.
• FORUMSADminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAUCI is associated with FORUMSAD, a forum or network of development organisations (specific focus or full description not detailed in source material).
• Diocesi di Kenge (RD Congo)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAUCI has an established partnership with the Diocese of Kenge in the Democratic Republic of Congo, operating from the Bishop's palace in Kenge. The diocese hosts AUCI's field office and serves as the local implementing partner for food security, healthcare, and social inclusion projects in the Kwango district.
• Missione Sao Frumenzio – Arcidiocesi di Maputo (Mozambique)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAUCI partners with the Missione Sao Frumenzio (Parrocchia San Frumenzio) in Mafuiane, Namaacha district, Mozambique, for rural development and maternal-child health projects. The mission hosts AUCI's field office and is a key partner in the Paediatric Centre of Mafuiane and the IASCJN agricultural institute.
• Direzione Provinciale della Sanità di Maputo (Mozambique)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAUCI collaborates with the Provincial Health Directorate of Maputo for healthcare system strengthening, maternal-child health, and disease prevention projects in Mozambique.
• Università Cattolica del Mozambico (UCM)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAUCI collaborates with the Catholic University of Mozambique (UCM) for academic exchanges, joint research, and development cooperation activities.
• Missionari Camilliani (Kenya)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAUCI partners with the Camillian Missionaries (Missionari Camilliani) in Kenya, collaborating with the St. Camillus Mission Hospital in Karungu and hospitals in Tabaka and Nkubu for healthcare projects including HIV/AIDS prevention and maternal-child health.
• AINA Children Home (Kenya)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAUCI partners with AINA Children Home in Kenya for child healthcare assistance, particularly for children living with HIV, and supports the associated Aina Children Home Dispensary in Meru County.
• Associazione Amici di Ampasilava (Madagascar)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAUCI partners with the Associazione Amici di Ampasilava for healthcare projects at Ospedale Vezo in Andavadoaka, Madagascar, focusing on preventive, diagnostic, and curative health services.
• Casa de Ritiro Holistico Anna Margottini (Peru)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAUCI partners with Casa de Ritiro Holistico Anna Margottini in Huaycan, Lima, Peru, for natural medicine therapeutic services and social promotion of students in Ocopilla/Huancayo.
• Ifejant (Peru)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAUCI partners with Ifejant, an association working in Lima's Villa María del Triunfo district, for children's rights, education, and social promotion. AUCI deploys Caschi Bianchi volunteers to the Casita Cultural community centre managed by Ifejant.
• Caritas ItalianacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAUCI participates in the Focsiv-Caritas campaign for COVID-19 response in Mozambique (Namaacha district). Caritas Italiana provides funding and coordination support for integrated human development interventions combining healthcare and agricultural actions.
• Comunità di Sant'EgidiominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAUCI signed a convention with the Comunità di Sant'Egidio in November 2007 for the implementation of the DREAM project (prevention and treatment of HIV/AIDS) in Kenge and Kimbau, Democratic Republic of Congo.
• Un Ponte Per… (UPP) and Mezzaluna Rossa Kurda (KRC) – SyriaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAUCI participated as a partner in a 2019 AICS-funded project led by Un Ponte Per… (UPP) for reproductive, maternal, and child health services in Raqqa Civil Hospital and health centres in north-east Syria. The Kurdish Red Crescent (KRC) served as the local counterpart for the organisation, management, and training of local healthcare staff.
• CSI – Centro Sportivo ItalianocoreGTM or Marketing PartnerAUCI participates in the 'Sport contro la Fame' campaign, co-sponsored by CSI (Centro Sportivo Italiano). CSI brings its nationwide network of sports clubs and events to the campaign, organising sporting events and recreational activities to raise funds for development projects in 26 countries.
• GVC-WeWorld (Italy)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAUCI collaborated with GVC-WeWorld for the post-production of audio/video educational materials on COVID-19 prevention, distributed in Mozambique through local health centres and social networks.
• ICCO – Istituto di Cooperazione Cristiano Orientale / Diocesi di Kenge (historical project partner)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAUCI collaborated with ICCO in the past (documented in historical project records) for development projects in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• AVSI: Large Italian NGO implementing international development projects in education, health, and socio-economic development across Africa, Latin America, and the Middle East. Directly comparable funding model (AICS, institutional grants) and multi-country operating model.
• EMERGENCY: Italian humanitarian NGO providing free, high-quality medical and surgical care to victims of war, poverty, and landmines. Comparable to AUCI as an Italian medical-humanitarian NGO with AICS funding and African field programmes.
• COOPI: Italian international cooperation NGO founded in 1965, active in food security, health, and rural development across Africa, Latin America, and the Middle East. Comparable in scale, AICS accreditation, and multi-country project delivery model.
• Un Ponte Per... Italian NGO working on civil society, health, and humanitarian response in the Middle East and the Balkans. Already an AUCI partner on the 2019 AICS Syria reproductive/maternal/child health project in Raqqa — directly comparable institutional funder mix and project type.
• CUAMM - Medici con l'Africa: Italian NGO founded in 1950 focused on healthcare system strengthening and maternal-child health in sub-Saharan Africa. Closely comparable to AUCI in mission, geographic footprint, Italian university/healthcare sector ties, and AICS accreditation.
• AISPO: Italian NGO for international health solidarity, active in hospital and healthcare system strengthening projects in Africa. Comparable in being a small, health-focused Italian NGO relying on AICS funding and institutional healthcare partnerships.
• GVC - WeWorld: Italian international cooperation NGO active in maternal-child health, food security, and rural development — overlapping substantially with AUCI's programme mix. Already collaborates with AUCI on COVID-19 educational materials in Mozambique.

Broad incumbents

• Caritas Italiana: Italian Catholic charitable confederation and AUCI's fellow FOCSIV/Caschi Bianchi consortium member. Comparable faith-rooted identity and bilateral funding relationships, though substantially larger in scope and resources.
• Medici Senza Frontiere (MSF) Italia: Italian section of Doctors Without Borders. Comparable as a humanitarian medical NGO active in low-resource countries with institutional fundraising and a volunteer-driven model, though much larger and globally incumbent.
• Save the Children Italia: Italian branch of a global NGO focused on children's rights, education, and maternal-child health. Comparable target beneficiary group (children, mothers) and AICS/Italian institutional funding channels, though far larger and globally incumbent.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

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Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

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