Movimento Shalom onlus

What Movimento Shalom onlus does

Movimento Shalom ODV is an Italian non-profit volunteer organization founded in 1974 by Don Andrea Cristiani, headquartered in Italy with operations spanning domestic and international locations. It runs a portfolio of social and humanitarian programs organized around four pillars: child distance sponsorship (currently 2,111 active sponsorships at €200/year per child, with 17,998 children supported since the program's 1995 launch); international adoptions mediated under authorization from the Commissione Adozioni Internazionali (168 completed adoptions since 2001); refugee reception through CAS (Centro di Accoglienza Straordinaria) facilities in Pisa and Florence (17 facilities as of 2025, up from 7 in 2015); and educational and inclusion projects including the Ministry of Labour-funded "Ponti Intergenerazionali" initiative, the "Per una società senza disuguaglianze" schools program, and the "INCLUSIVAMENTE" disability-inclusion project with Impresa Sociale con i bambini. The organization reports that 92.25% of donations flow directly to projects.

The organization's distribution backbone is a network of 36 territorial sections (15 in Italy and 21 abroad) supported by 21,650 members worldwide, with a reported 35,805 direct beneficiaries served. Operationally it runs with approximately 9 HQ staff and 180 local operational staff, supplemented by social enterprises including Chalet Shalom (a hospitality venue), Orto Shalom (urban agriculture), and Atelier Shalom (childcare and educational services) that generate partial earned income. Funding sources span individual donations, distance-sponsorship contributions, the Italian 5x1000 tax allocation, solidarity gifts, government grants for refugee and educational programming, and social enterprise revenue. It is registered as an ODV with AICS (Agenzia Italiana per la Cooperazione allo Sviluppo).

The business model is structurally that of a federated non-profit: donation and grant inflows are channeled through local sections into a centralized project portfolio, with a high direct-to-project efficiency ratio (92.25%) used as the primary donor-facing credibility metric. There is no equity, no venture funding, and no commercial product line. Growth is pursued through programmatic expansion, institutional grant capture, and the addition of social-enterprise revenue streams, rather than through market-share competition.

Name

Movimento Shalom onlus

Legal name

Movimento Shalom ODV

Website

https://movimento-shalom.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Movimento Shalom ODV is an Italian non-profit founded in 1974 running child distance sponsorship, international adoptions, refugee reception, and educational projects, supported by 21,650 members across 36 territorial sections in Italy and abroad.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Humanitarian and Social Services

NAICS

Child and Youth Services (62411), Child Care Services (62441), Other Individual and Family Services (624190), Community Food and Housing, and Emergency and Other Relief Services (6242), Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Child Day Care Services (8351), Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050)

akta.pro primary industry

Child Welfare, Foster Care & Adoption Services (BPAGAEAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Affordable Housing & Community Development (Housing, Community Land Trusts) (BPAGALAC), Youth Housing, Foster Care & Wraparound Support (Education-Linked) Nonprofits (BPAGADAO), Maternal, Newborn, Child & Adolescent Health (MNCAH) NGOs (HLAJAKAG)

Keywords

• Humanitarian aid services
• Child sponsorship programs
• International adoption services
• Peace education programs
• Refugee reception services

Headquarters

HQ city

San Miniato

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: Individual donations through the website, direct mail campaigns, and event fundraising. The organization publishes transparency reports showing that 92.25% of donations go to project implementation and 7.75% to administrative costs.
2. Distance Support Programs: Child sponsorship program at 200€ per year providing food, medical care, and education to sponsored children in Burkina Faso, Congo Brazzaville, Togo, Uganda, and India. Over 2,111 children currently supported.
3. Atelier Shalom Services: After-school care and childcare services in San Miniato and Fucecchio with annual, monthly, and daily pricing options. Revenue supports operations and provides subsidies for families in economic difficulty.
4. Chalet Operations: Bar and event venue management in Giardini Bucalossi, San Miniato. Operating daily from 17:00 to 01:00, profits support Atelier Shalom programs.
5. 5x1000 Campaign: Italian tax designation program where taxpayers can direct 0.5% of IRPEF tax to the organization. Fiscal code: 91003210506.
6. Solidarity Gifts and Products: Sale of solidarity gifts including bomboniere for baptisms, communions, confirmations, weddings, and Christmas products (panettone, pandoro). Also photographic books and publications.
7. Corporate Partnerships and B2B Gifts: Corporate gift programs including Christmas baskets, promotional items, and customized donation campaigns. Tax-deductible as liberal donations under Italian ONLUS regulations.
8. International Adoption Services: Authorized international adoption agency (Commissione Adozioni Internazionali authorization). 168 children adopted since 2001. Fee structure covers administrative costs of the adoption process.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Movimento Shalom is an Italian volunteer non-profit that delivers humanitarian and educational services including child distance sponsorship programs supporting over 2,111 children in six countries, authorized international adoption procedures, peace education and Service Learning programs in Italian schools, after-school childcare at Atelier Shalom centers, and refugee reception through CAS facilities in Tuscany. It also operates social enterprises (Chalet bar, solidarity gifts shop, Orto Shalom) whose surpluses cross-subsidize its charitable programs.

Product overview

Movimento Shalom ODV is a non-profit volunteer organization offering a portfolio of interconnected social services centered on peace promotion, international cooperation, and humanitarian aid. Core offerings include child sponsorship programs (Sostegno a Distanza) supporting children across 6 African countries, international development projects, and international adoptions authorized by the Italian government. The organization operates youth formation programs including after-school centers (Atelier Shalom) in San Miniato and Fucecchio, peace education in schools, and youth activities. Additional services include refugee reception (Progetto Accoglienza), a bar/social venue (Chalet), solidarity gifts, 5x1000 donations, and humanitarian trips. The portfolio spans direct aid (sponsorship, reception), education (schools, youth, after-school), economic development projects abroad, and fundraising mechanisms supporting these activities.

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Problem solved

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Products and services

• Sostegno a Distanza (Distance Sponsorship) Recurring child sponsorship program at €200/year providing food (at least one meal per day), medical care, and education access to sponsored children in Burkina Faso, Congo Brazzaville, Togo, Uganda, Benin, and India. Over 2,111 children are currently supported, with 17,998 supported cumulatively since 1995.
• International Adoption Services Authorized international adoption agency operating in Burkina Faso and Republic of Congo. 168 children adopted since 2001 authorization. Fees cover administrative costs of the adoption process.
• Atelier Shalom After-School Care After-school center and playground (doposcuola e ludoteca) for children aged 3-14 in San Miniato and Fucecchio. Services include lunch service, homework help, library services, tutoring for students with learning difficulties, and school bus services. Annual €30 registration plus €700/yearly; monthly and daily formulas available with ISEE-based reductions.
• Progetto Accoglienza (Refugee Reception) Refugee reception program managing CAS (Centri di Accoglienza Straordinaria) facilities — 7 in the province of Pisa and 10 in the province of Florence (including 2 for unaccompanied foreign minors) as of 2025. Services include accommodation, Italian language courses, documentation assistance, and social integration support.
• International Cooperation Projects International development projects in sectors including childhood support, training, economic development, and health, implemented through local Shalom sections across Africa and other countries. 35,805 direct beneficiaries reached; 180 local staff employed.
• Peace Education in Schools School-based peace education and awareness programs covering topics including volunteering, cultural respect, environmental awareness, human rights, and immigration. Includes the "Per una società senza disuguaglianze" project targeting 200 schools and 50 youth groups using Service Learning methodology.
• Youth Activities and Animator Training Youth formation program including educator/animator courses, summer camps (Estate Shalom), and youth groups operating through local Shalom sections, targeting young people aged 16-35.
• Chalet Bar and Event Venue Social-enterprise bar and events venue in Giardini Bucalossi, San Miniato, open daily from 17:00 to 01:00, organizing cultural initiatives. Operating profits support Atelier Shalom programs.
• Solidarity Gifts Shop Sale of solidarity gifts including bomboniere for baptisms, communions, confirmations, weddings, Christmas products (panettone from €20, pandoro from €18), photographic books (€10-15), and corporate gift programs tax-deductible as liberal donations under Italian ONLUS regulations.
• 5x1000 Tax Donation Program Italian tax designation program allowing taxpayers to direct 0.5% of IRPEF income tax to the organization using fiscal code 91003210506.
• Humanitarian Trips and Missions Humanitarian trips of 1-2 weeks and volunteer missions of at least one month to countries where Shalom operates, allowing participants to verify project transparency and meet sponsored children.
• Sostegno a Vicinanza (Local Sponsorship) Local support program modeled on distance sponsorship, helping minors and families in vulnerable conditions in Italy access Atelier Shalom services.

Quantifiable outcome

• 2,111 children currently receiving distance support
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• FOCSIV (Federazione degli Organismi Cristiani Servizio Internazionale Volontario)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational federation representing Christian international voluntary service organizations. Movimento Shalom participates in this representative network offering training services, advocacy with government bodies, and partnership opportunities for activities carried out.
• CESVOT (Centro Servizi Volontariato Toscana)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTuscan volunteer service center providing support, training, and resources to voluntary organizations in Tuscany. Movimento Shalom participates in this regional network.
• Forum Permanente per il Sostegno a DistanzacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPermanent forum for distance support, representing and coordinating organizations working on child sponsorship programs in Italy.
• Elidea Psicologi AssociatimajorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerPsychology firm providing training to territorial tutors and territorial animators for the 'Ponti Intergenerazionali' project. They deliver intensive training to strengthen practical and personal skills for intergenerational dialogue facilitation.
• Various schools and youth groups across ItalymajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartners in the 'Per una società senza disuguaglianze' project targeting 200 schools and 50 youth groups for initiatives on inequality and active citizenship, funded by Impresa Sociale con i bambini.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Fondazione L'Albero della Vita: Italian non-profit focused on child welfare, international adoption, and distance support programs, with strong parallels to Movimento Shalom's child sponsorship and adoption offerings.
• CESVI: Italian NGO with international cooperation, humanitarian projects, and child-focused programs; operates with similar governance and funding mix including 5x1000 and corporate partnerships.
• AVSI: Major Italian NGO with international cooperation projects, child sponsorship programs, and education initiatives in developing countries. Highly comparable in mission, Catholic/values-based DNA, and operating model.
• CIAI (Centro Italiano Aiuti all'Infanzia): Italian NGO operating child sponsorship, international adoption, and development projects — a near-direct peer in the child welfare and distance support space.
• SOS Children's Villages Italy: International child welfare organization with significant Italian presence, focused on alternative care, family strengthening, and child sponsorship — directly comparable target population and funding model.
• Terre des Hommes Italy: Italian branch of the Terre des Hommes federation, working on child rights, international development, and humanitarian aid with comparable programs and donor base.

Broad incumbents

• Caritas Italiana: Largest Italian Catholic charity network with broader scope (emergency relief, migration, peace, poverty) but overlapping programs in international cooperation, refugee reception, and education.
• WeWorld: Italian NGO with international development projects, child sponsorship, and gender-focused programs; larger in scale but highly comparable in operations and funding sources.
• Comunità di Sant'Egidio: Italian Catholic lay community running peace education, refugee reception, and international solidarity programs — comparable in values-based positioning and educational outreach.

Emerging players

• Fondazione Giovanni Paolo II: Italian non-profit working on international adoption, child welfare, and development cooperation with similar Catholic-rooted DNA and direct overlap on adoption authorization.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/ChaletDiSanMiniato
• Instagraminstagram.com/chaletsanminiato
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/movimento-shalom-onlus

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries3 records

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