What ENGIM ONG does

ENGIM ONG is an Italian non-governmental organization operating internationally as the international cooperation arm of Fondazione ENGIM Ets, a third-sector foundation registered in Italy under Tax Code 80354630586 and VAT 04637931009. Founded in 1977 and headquartered in Rome with 97 employees, ENGIM delivers international development cooperation, vocational training, and social inclusion programs across 17 countries spanning Africa (Chad, Guinea Bissau, Kenya, Mali, Namibia, Sierra Leone, Senegal), the Americas (Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Mexico), Asia (India, Iraq, Lebanon, Syria), and Europe (Albania). The organization is rooted in the Salesian Catholic tradition of San Leonardo Murialdo and operates within the global "Famiglia del Murialdo" network.

ENGIM's core programmatic portfolio centers on vocational training ("Formazione per il lavoro") for youth, social inclusion services delivered through its CSI (Centro di Solidarietà ed Inclusione) program, and humanitarian development projects executed via country-level field offices. It recruits and places cohorts of volunteers through Italian Civil Service (Servizio Civile Universale), Civil Peace Corps (Corpi Civili di Pace), and the European Solidarity Corps (ESC) programs, and runs awareness and fundraising initiatives such as "Sport contro la Fame," which leverages football/soccer charity auctions on platforms like CharityStars. In Italy, the organization operates the Città dell'Altra Economia training centers, hosting open days for vocational training beneficiaries. No proprietary technology stack is disclosed; the organization's recent "I.A. per abitare il futuro" is an 18-month AI-literacy education initiative rather than a technology product.

As a non-profit foundation, ENGIM generates revenue through individual donations (PayPal and direct bank transfers), corporate partnerships, Italian taxpayer contributions via the 5x1000 mechanism, testamentary bequests (Lascito Testamentario), and institutional project funding from government and multilateral sources. The go-to-market is community-led: outreach and recruitment are conducted via social media (Facebook, X, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube), the organization's website, public open days, and partner networks of the Murialdo religious community. The primary beneficiary segments are youth and young adults seeking vocational training and employment pathways, local communities in developing regions receiving development aid, and volunteers/civil-service participants seeking humanitarian engagement opportunities.

Name

ENGIM ONG

Legal name

Fondazione ENGIM Ets

Website

https://engiminternazionale.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

ENGIM ONG is an Italian non-governmental organization operating across 17 countries, delivering vocational training, social inclusion programs, and humanitarian development projects through the Murialdo Catholic network, funded primarily by donations, 5x1000 contributions, and institutional grants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

International Development and Humanitarian Services

NAICS

Social Assistance (624), Educational Services (611), Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Program & Project Implementation (TA Delivery) (BPADAEAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

International Development & Donor-Funded Education Programs (EDADALAB), Online/Hybrid Lifelong Learning Platforms & Open Enrollment Programs (EDAAAEAL)

Keywords

• Vocational training programs
• International development cooperation
• Social inclusion services
• Humanitarian aid delivery
• Volunteer civil service

Headquarters

HQ city

Rome

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. Donations and Charitable Contributions: ENGIM generates revenue through donations from individuals, corporations, and institutional donors. The organization accepts contributions via PayPal, direct bank transfers, and corporate partnership projects. Italian taxpayers can contribute through the 5x1000 mechanism (Tax Code: 80354630586). Testimonial bequests (Lascito Testamentario) are also part of the fundraising strategy.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

ENGIM ONG is an Italian non-governmental organization (Fondazione ENGIM Ets) that delivers vocational training (Formazione per il lavoro), social inclusion programs (CSI - Centro Solidarietà ed Inclusione), and international development cooperation projects. It runs field projects across 17 countries in Africa, the Americas, Asia, and Europe, while also recruiting and placing participants in Italian civil service, Civil Peace Corps, and European Solidarity Corps programs. Funding is raised through individual donations, corporate partnerships, the Italian 5x1000 tax mechanism, and testamentary bequests.

Product overview

ENGIM ONG (Organizzazione Non Governativa) is an international non-governmental organization associated with Fondazione ENGIM, focused on international development, education, and social inclusion. The organization operates across four regions—Africa (Chad, Guinea Bissau, Kenya, Mali, Namibia, Sierra Leone, Senegal), Americas (Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Mexico), Asia (India, Iraq, Lebanon, Syria), and Europe (Albania)—through international projects. Its core programs include CSI (Centro Solidarietà ed Inclusione) for social inclusion, volunteering opportunities (Servizio Civile, Corpi Civili di Pace, European Solidarity Corps), educational and job training programs (Formazione per il lavoro), and awareness campaigns such as "Sport contro la fame" (Sports Against Hunger). The organization also runs news and video content platforms and facilitates donations and tax contribution options (5x1000, PayPal). While ENGIM recently launched the "I.A. per abitare il futuro" (AI to Inhabit the Future) educational initiative to teach young people and communities about artificial intelligence over 18 months, the organization's offering is primarily charitable programs and volunteering services rather than a technology product portfolio.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• Presence in 17 countries across Africa, Americas, Asia, and Europe

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and flagship.

• Famiglia del MurialdocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerENGIM is part of the 'Famiglia del Murialdo' network, a global Catholic community founded on the values of San Leonardo Murialdo. This spiritual and organizational affiliation provides foundational identity, shared mission, and institutional support for ENGIM's humanitarian and training activities.
• Vita GiuseppinaminorOthersReferenced as a related spiritual publication/resource within the Murialdo network, published via Calameo platform.
• Fondazione ENGIMcoreOthersThe international ENGIM organization is connected to Fondazione ENGIM Ets (Tax Code: 80354630586, VAT: 04637931009), the Italian foundation that coordinates global operations and serves as the parent organizational entity.
• Sport contro la FameflagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerA charity initiative supported by ENGIM that uses football/soccer to raise funds and awareness for food security. The program features charity auctions on platforms like CharityStars involving professional football players and clubs to support anti-hunger initiatives.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• COOPI – Cooperazione Internazionale: One of Italy's largest international cooperation NGOs, operating development and humanitarian projects in dozens of countries. Closely comparable in mission, funding mix (institutional grants plus private donations), and Italian-rooted operational structure.
• AVSI: Italian NGO focused on international development cooperation and education across multiple continents. Directly comparable to ENGIM in size, Catholic-inspired heritage, and project-based funding model, and is a natural competitor for the same pool of institutional donors and Italian volunteers.
• WeWorld: Italian NGO (formerly Intervita) implementing development and humanitarian projects in multiple countries with strong donor and 5x1000 fundraising presence. Directly comparable in size, country footprint, and funding structure to ENGIM.
• CIFA Onlus: Italian NGO focused on international cooperation, human rights, and development education. Similar mission profile, Italian donor base, and multi-country operating model to ENGIM.
• FOCSIV: Federation of Italian Christian-inspired NGOs for international volunteering and development — ENGIM is itself a member. Directly comparable as a peer and as an umbrella body that shapes funding access and sector coordination.
• CESVI: Italian NGO (Fondazione CESVI) active in international development, humanitarian aid, and environmental projects worldwide. Comparable in scope, donor base, and use of Italian fundraising mechanisms such as 5x1000.
• Jesuit Refugee Service (JRS): International Catholic NGO serving refugees and forcibly displaced people through education, psychosocial support, and advocacy. Comparable as a Catholic-rooted international NGO with a multi-country field presence and reliance on volunteer and donor pipelines.

Broad incumbents

• Italian Red Cross (Croce Rossa Italiana): Large Italian humanitarian organization delivering social assistance, health, and emergency response. Comparable in Italian-rooted fundraising, volunteer mobilization, and domestic social-inclusion programming, though broader in scope.
• Caritas Italiana: The official Italian Catholic charity organization, much larger in scale and operating across domestic social services and international development. Overlaps with ENGIM in mission, donor base, and parish-network fundraising, but at significantly greater scale.
• Salesian Missions (Don Bosco Network): International Salesian development arm of the same religious family to which ENGIM's Murialdo network belongs. Overlaps heavily in youth-focused vocational training and education for marginalized communities globally.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/EngimOng
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@engiminternazionaleofficia6051/videos
• Facebookfacebook.com/ENGIM.ong
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/engim-onlus
• Instagraminstagram.com/engim_internazionale/?hl=it

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Investors

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