What Fondazione Libellula does

Fondazione Libellula (legal name Fondazione Libellula Impresa Sociale) is an Italian nonprofit social foundation headquartered in Milan, founded in 2017 as a Corporate Social Responsibility project of Zeta Service Srl and operating as an independent foundation since 2020. The foundation focuses on preventing and combating gender-based violence and discrimination through cultural change, with intervention areas spanning gender-based violence, masculinity, gender stereotypes, education, DE&I, workplace discrimination, and corporate social responsibility. It serves a diverse stakeholder base including companies (100+ corporate network members across financial services, technology, healthcare, consumer goods, and energy), women in vulnerable situations (victims or at-risk of violence and economic dependency), children and adolescents in schools, families, educators, and healthcare and social service professionals.

The foundation's service portfolio comprises customized corporate training programs on gender equality, harassment prevention, and workplace inclusion; 16 distinct social projects (Storie Spaziali per Maschi del Futuro, SEED, RinaSHEta, Dai segni ai sogni, Equità Presente, FOGES, EDUFIN, Sportello LEI, La Vanda, MATCH, Pratica l'Equilibrio, SPEED-FEM, CARE_INT, COSAm, Rete territoriale di cura, and an Ambassadors pathway); Spazio Libellula, a physical service hub inside the Municipality of Milan; annual research surveys (L.U.I., L.E.I., TEEN) and e-books; community events (Libellula CineClub with Cinema Anteo, Libellula Book Club with Libreria Lato D); and a solidarity e-commerce shop selling editorial products, gadgets, and seasonal items such as panettoni solidali. The technology stack is a standard content-managed website with e-commerce checkout (payment integrations with PayPal, Visa/MasterCard/PostePay, Satispay, GPay, Apple Pay) maintained by Bizen Srl and logistically operated by SIMAD S.r.l.; no proprietary platform, AI/ML systems, or APIs are disclosed.

Revenue is generated through corporate training contracts (custom-quoted, multi-year), individual donations at fixed tiers (€5/€25/€50/€100 plus custom and recurring 3/6/12-month subscriptions), 5x1000 Italian tax designation contributions, European project grants (Erasmus+, COSAm, CARE_INT, SPEED-FEM, FOGES), corporate project sponsorship, and solidarity e-commerce sales. The foundation operates primarily in Italy with reach into Greece, Romania, North Macedonia, the Netherlands, and Spain via EU-funded consortia.

Name

Fondazione Libellula

Legal name

Fondazione Libellula Impresa Sociale

Website

https://fondazionelibellula.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Fondazione Libellula is an Italian nonprofit social foundation (est. 2017, independent since 2020) that prevents gender-based violence through corporate training, school programs, women's empowerment services, and European project partnerships across Italy and other EU markets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Social Services and Gender Equality Advocacy

NAICS

Human Rights Organizations (813311), Individual and Family Services (6241), Other Individual and Family Services (624190)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Human Rights & Anti-Discrimination Organizations (BPAGAFAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Domestic Violence & Abuse Support Services (BPAGAEAD)

Keywords

• Gender equality training
• Diversity and inclusion
• Corporate DE&I programs
• Anti-violence advocacy
• Social impact foundation

Headquarters

HQ city

Milano, MI

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Corporate Training Services: The foundation generates revenue by providing customized training programs to companies on gender equality, diversity and inclusion, prevention of harassment, and workplace culture transformation. Training is delivered through workshops, webinars, and ongoing sessions tailored to client needs.
2. Donations and Charitable Contributions: Individual donors contribute through one-time or recurring donations at various levels (5, 25, 50, 100 euros or custom amounts). The foundation also receives 5x1000 tax designation contributions.
3. Solidarity Products: The foundation operates an e-commerce shop selling editorial materials (books), solidarity gift boxes, gadgets, and digital gift cards. Products include panettoni solidali (Christmas cakes) and other solidarity items.
4. Project Grants and Partnerships: The foundation receives funding through European projects (Erasmus+, COSAm, CARE_INT, SPEED-FEM, FOGES) and corporate partnerships that sponsor specific social projects.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Fondazione Libellula is an independent Italian social foundation that delivers customized corporate training programs on gender equality, DE&I, harassment prevention, and respectful workplace culture, alongside a portfolio of social projects supporting women victims of violence, educational programs for children and adolescents, and a solidarity e-commerce shop. The foundation generates revenue through corporate training fees, individual and corporate donations (including 5x1000 tax designation), European project grants, and sales of solidarity products, and operates Spazio Libellula, a physical support center in Milan.

Product overview

Fondazione Libellula is an independent social foundation (established 2020, originally a CSR project of Zeta Service since 2017) focused on preventing and combating gender-based violence and discrimination. The organization operates a multi-faceted service portfolio consisting of Corporate Training for Equity and Inclusion (customised programs for companies), Spazio Libellula (a physical support center in Milan offering listening, psychological, and empowerment services), 16 distinct Social Projects (including Storie spaziali per Maschi del Futuro - Scuola Edition, SEED, RinaSHEta, Dai segni ai sogni, Equità: Presente!, FOGES, Edufin ci rende libere, Sportello LEI, La Vanda e le altre, MATCH, Pratica l'equilibrio, SPEED-FEM, CARE_INT, COSAm, and Rete territoriale di cura), Surveys and Research Publications, Events (Libellula CineClub and Book Club), an E-commerce Shop for solidarity products, and a Newsletter communication service. The portfolio spans education, women's empowerment, workplace equality, healthcare training, financial education, and community support.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Corporate Training for Equity and Inclusion
• Spazio Libellula
• Storie spaziali per Maschi del Futuro - Scuola Edition Educational program dedicated to dismantling gender stereotypes in primary schools through stories, storytelling, and educational pathways involving teachers, students, and families. National program co-developed with author Francesca Cavallo.
• SEED Project Supports women and minors who are victims of violence and discrimination related to ethnicity, origin, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, or disability through awareness-raising, empowerment, and training activities. Supported by Intesa Sanpaolo.
• RinaSHEta Supports women victims of or at risk of violence towards economic independence and workforce reintegration through personalised empowerment programmes, financial education, individual counselling, and internships in collaboration with companies. Corporate partners include Luxottica and Sodexo.
• Dai segni ai sogni Trains hospital staff to recognise and manage cases of violence against women in Emergency Departments and gynecology and obstetrics wards through multidisciplinary training, legal and diagnostic skill development, and local support network activation.
• Rete territoriale di cura Trains and raises awareness among social workers and multiprofessional operators to identify, prevent, and address gender-based violence through specialised training, experiential workshops, and local support network creation. Supported by Fastweb + Vodafone.
• Edufin ci rende libere Combats economic violence against women by promoting financial education as a tool for prevention and self-determination, involving approximately 600 women in vulnerable situations across six Italian regions. Collaborates with Alleanza Assicurazioni.
• Sportello LEI National help desk providing confidential support to women experiencing discrimination or violence in the workplace, offering empathetic listening, specialised counselling, and customised multidisciplinary empowerment pathways.
• Solidarity Shop (Spazio solidale) Online shop selling editorial materials such as books, solidary bomboniere and gadgets, and digital gift cards including panettoni solidali (Christmas cakes). Logistics handled by SIMAD S.r.l.
• Surveys and Research / E-books Annual surveys and research publications including Libellula Inspiring Company, L.U.I. Survey (men's perspectives), TEEN Survey (adolescents), L.E.I. Survey (women in the workplace), and thematic e-books on masculinity, gender stereotypes, and workplace experiences.
• Libellula CineClub Film screening and discussion series in collaboration with Cinema Anteo addressing LGBTQIA+ rights, adolescence, masculinity, and gender-based violence themes.
• Libellula Book Club Book discussion group in partnership with libreria Lato D at Centro Milano Donna, focusing on books related to the foundation's gender equality awareness themes.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 38,400 people trained in 2023-2024
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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App detail

Integration4 records

Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Zeta Service SrlcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020Zeta Service Srl is the founding parent company of Fondazione Libellula. The foundation originated in 2017 as a Corporate Social Responsibility project of Zeta Service and became an independent foundation in 2020. The two entities maintain close collaborative relationships and share certain technological tools and platforms. The database of data collected through both websites is unique and shared between the companies.
• SIMAD S.r.l.coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerSIMAD S.r.l. is the logistics and operational partner for the Fondazione Libellula online shop. They handle warehouse management, shipping (via BRT, GLS, DHL), customer service, and returns processing. SIMAD acts on behalf of the foundation for all e-commerce fulfillment operations.
• Fastweb + VodafoneminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFastweb + Vodafone jointly supported the Rete territoriale di cura project, a training initiative for social workers on preventing and addressing gender-based violence.
• LuxotticaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLuxottica supported the RinaSHEta project, which provides empowerment programs and workforce reintegration support for women victims of violence.
• Fondazione DecathlonminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFondazione Decathlon supports the Pratica l'Equilibrio project by training future yoga instructors and equipping the Spazio Libellula facility for safe yoga practice for women at risk of violence.
• Fondazione ICEIminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFondazione ICEI is a partner in the MATCH project, which promotes employment and inclusion for NEET youth in Milan through guidance, training, and job placement.
• Intesa SanpaolominorGTM or Marketing PartnerIntesa Sanpaolo supported the SEED project, which provides empowerment and support for women and minors who are victims of violence and discrimination.
• FNAS - Fondazione nazionale assistenti socialiminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFNAS Fondazione nazionale assistenti sociali is the partner for the Rete territoriale di cura project, which trains social workers to prevent and address gender-based violence.
• Alleanza AssicurazioniminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAlleanza Assicurazioni collaborates on the EDUFIN project, which provides financial education to approximately 600 vulnerable women across six Italian regions to combat economic violence.
• Cascina BibliotecaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCascina Biblioteca is the lead partner for the La Vanda e le altre project, promoting socio-economic empowerment of women victims of violence through lavender cultivation and employment.
• Soleterre-Strategie Di Pace OnlusminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSoleterre-Strategie Di Pace Onlus is the lead partner for the SPEED-FEM project (Italy-Greece), which promotes gender equality and workplace inclusion through training and mentoring.
• CBM Italia ETSminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCBM Italia ETS is the lead partner for the CARE_INT project, which trains future social and healthcare workers to prevent violence against women with disabilities.
• Tucep - Timber Umbria Comett Education ProgrammeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTucep is a partner in the COSAm Erasmus+ project, which promotes social and professional inclusion of vulnerable women through digital storytelling and skills self-assessment.
• Cámara de Comercio Italiana - BarcelonaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCámara de Comercio Italiana - Barcelona is a partner in the FOGES project, promoting gender equity in sports through training and awareness initiatives.
• Cinema AnteominorGTM or Marketing PartnerCinema Anteo collaborates with Fondazione Libellula on the Libellula CineClub, a space for viewing and discussing films on LGBTQIA+ rights, adolescence, masculinity, and gender-based violence.
• Libreria Lato DminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLibreria Lato D partners with Fondazione Libellula on the Libellula Book Club, holding meetings at Centro Milano Donna to discuss books related to gender sensitization themes.
• Francesca CavallocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFrancesca Cavallo, bestselling author, co-developed the Storie Spaziali per Maschi del Futuro educational program with Fondazione Libellula. She conducts roadshow events and workshops at schools across Italy.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• WeWorld: Italian NGO operating programs on women's rights, gender-based violence prevention, and economic empowerment of women in Italy and internationally. Highly comparable as a domestic peer combining corporate partnerships, training, advocacy, and direct support services for vulnerable women.
• Catalyst: Global nonprofit helping companies advance women in the workplace through research, advisory, and corporate training. Directly comparable to the Libellula Network's corporate DE&I training and survey/research product line.
• Fondazione Pangea Onlus: Italian foundation supporting women's empowerment and economic independence through training, microcredit, and corporate partnerships. Comparable in training-driven economic empowerment programs for vulnerable women and corporate-network GTM.
• AIDOS - Associazione Italiana Donne per lo Sviluppo: Italian NGO working on women's rights, gender equality, and combating violence against women in Italy and developing countries. Comparable in civil society positioning, project-based funding model, and gender-equality mission.
• D.i.Re - Donne in Rete contro la violenza: National Italian network of anti-violence centers and women's shelters coordinating response to gender-based violence. Directly comparable to Fondazione Libellula's Sportello LEI and Spazio Libellula service-delivery layer and to its broader mission of violence prevention.
• Fondazione Giulia Cecchettin: Italian foundation established after the 2023 Cecchettin case, focused on education against gender-based violence in schools and on cultural change. Closely comparable in mission, school-based education programs, and Italian foundation structure.

Broad incumbents

• ActionAid Italia: Italian branch of a large international NGO working on women's rights among other social justice themes. Broader in scope but comparable as a mission-driven organization combining corporate partnerships, advocacy, and grant-funded programs in Italy.
• UN Women - Italy National Committee: National support entity for UN Women in Italy, focused on gender equality and ending violence against women. Comparable in thematic focus and corporate/individual donor engagement, but operating at a much larger global scale.
• Amnesty International Italia: Italian section of a global human rights organization with a women's rights portfolio and corporate accountability work. Comparable in advocacy approach, individual-donor fundraising, and research-driven programming.

Regional players

• European Women's Lobby: Umbrella coalition of European women's rights NGOs coordinating advocacy at the EU level. Comparable in cross-border gender-equality programming and EU funding participation, though primarily an advocacy network rather than direct-service provider.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/fondazione-libellula

Compliance2 records

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