The Human Safety Net

What The Human Safety Net does

The Human Safety Net is a philanthropic foundation (Ente Filantropico) established in 2017 and headquartered in Trieste, Italy, operating globally as the flagship social impact vehicle of Assicurazioni Generi Group. Its two core programmes are "For Families," which supports parents in vulnerable circumstances during the first six years of their children's lives through family mentoring, parenting resources, and financial education, and "For Refugees," which facilitates integration through entrepreneurship incubation, vocational training, and employment pathways. Programs are implemented through a network of 98 partner organizations, including 56 active NGOs operating across 25 countries in Europe, Asia, and South America.

The foundation's operational hub is The Home of The Human Safety Net, housed in the David Chipperfield-restored Procuratie Vecchie on St. Mark's Square in Venice, which features the "A World of Potential" interactive exhibition, a co-working space, and an auditorium for advocacy. Supporting infrastructure includes the THSN Academy for structural volunteering training, venture philanthropy and Scale Up-Impact initiatives, and the annual Global Challenge fundraising campaign. Technology is limited to standard payment and donation infrastructure (Komeet, Stripe, PayPal, Wenabi, I-Raiser) and exhibition ticketing (Coopculture on Accesso's Horizon platform).

Revenue is generated primarily through donations — both individual and corporate — supplemented by exhibition ticket contributions where half of each ticket price is allocated to a visitor-chosen programme. Italian donors receive tax benefits under ONLUS/Ente Filantropico provisions. The foundation states that 100% of donations go directly to programmes, implying operating costs are underwritten by its founding sponsor, Generali Group. Since launch, the foundation reports reaching 1.3 million children, parents, and refugees across its two core programmes.

Name

The Human Safety Net

Legal name

Fondazione Generali – The Human Safety Net – Ente Filantropico

Website

https://thehumansafetynet.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Short description

The Human Safety Net is a Generali Group philanthropic foundation operating in 25 countries through 56 NGO partners, delivering the For Families programme supporting vulnerable parents during children's first six years and the For Refugees programme facilitating integration via entrepreneurship and employment. Since 2017, it has reached 1.3 million beneficiaries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Philanthropy and Social Services

NAICS

Individual and Family Services (6241), Child and Youth Services (62411), Child and Youth Services (624110), Emergency and Other Relief Services (624230)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Refugee, IDP & Migration Humanitarian Assistance (BPAGAAAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Child Protection & Child Rights (BPAGABAG), Refugee & Immigrant Support Services (BPAGAEAI), Cash & Voucher Assistance (CVA) and Emergency Livelihood Support (BPAGAAAJ)

Keywords

• Social impact philanthropy
• Refugee integration programs
• Early childhood development
• NGO partnership network
• Venture philanthropy

Headquarters

HQ city

Trieste

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations: Individual and corporate donations constitute the primary revenue stream. The foundation states that 100% of donations go directly to programs. Tax benefits are available for Italian residents. The Global Challenge annual campaign is a key fundraising vehicle.
2. Exhibition Revenue: Revenue generated from the A World of Potential interactive exhibition housed in Procuratie Vecchie, Venice. Half of each ticket price is allocated to support one of The Human Safety Net's programs of the visitor's choice.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

The Human Safety Net is a philanthropic foundation that delivers two core social programmes — "For Families," which supports vulnerable parents during the first six years of their children's lives through family mentoring, parenting resources and early childhood development; and "For Refugees," which supports refugees' integration through work and entrepreneurship via business incubation, vocational training and employment pathways. Programmes are implemented on-the-ground by 56 NGO partners across 25 countries in Europe, Asia and South America, with funding drawn primarily from individual and corporate donations.

Product overview

The Human Safety Net is a global philanthropy foundation with two core programmes: the 'For Families' programme supporting parents during their children's first six years of life, and the 'For Refugees' programme facilitating integration through work and entrepreneurship. The organization also operates 'The Home of The Human Safety Net' in Venice, featuring an interactive exhibition 'A World of Potential.' Supporting initiatives include THSN Academy for structural volunteering, Venture Philanthropy with Scale Up-Impact, Social Impact Investing, Financial Education for Parents, and Parenting Resources. The Global Challenge is an annual fundraising campaign. The portfolio operates across 25 countries through partnerships with 98 NGO partners.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• For Families: Programme supporting parents living in vulnerable circumstances during the first six years of their children's life
• For Refugees
• THSN Academy
• A World of Potential
• The Home of The Human Safety Net
• Global Challenge

Products and services

• For Families Programme Social support programme that assists parents living in vulnerable circumstances during the first six years of their children's lives, promoting equal life opportunities for children from disadvantaged backgrounds through family mentoring, parenting resources, early childhood development and financial education.
• For Refugees Programme Integration programme that supports refugees through work and entrepreneurship into their host countries, including business incubation (e.g. SINGA in France, Perspektive Neustart in Germany), vocational training, apprenticeship pathways, and employment support.
• The Home of The Human Safety Net Venice-based headquarters featuring an immersive interactive exhibition, a co-working space, and an auditorium used for advocacy, events and dialogues on social innovation.
• A World of Potential Interactive Exhibition Interactive exhibition at The Home in Venice; half of each ticket price is allocated to one of The Human Safety Net's programmes of the visitor's choice.
• THSN Academy Training and capacity-building initiative that prepares volunteers and partners for structural volunteering within The Human Safety Net's programmes.
• Global Challenge Annual fundraising campaign mobilising volunteers, Generali employees and supporters worldwide to raise funds for the foundation's programmes.

Quantifiable outcome

• 1.3 million children, parents and refugees reached since 2017
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration9 records

Partnerships

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

• Scalabrini (Chile)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 30 April 2026Implementing partner for For Refugees program in Chile, working on economic autonomy and social cohesion within the migrant community. Launching 'Emprende con Futuro' for early-stage entrepreneurs.
• Accion Emprendadora (Chile)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 30 April 2026Partner in Chile implementing 'Bases Seguras, Futuro Sostenible' program for migrant entrepreneurs who have already started their businesses and need to consolidate foundations for long-term stability.
• UNDP (United Nations Development Programme)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 March 2024European launch of UNDP's 2023/24 Human Development Report hosted at The Home of The Human Safety Net in Venice. Collaboration on advocacy for global cooperation and human development themes.
• JOBLINGE (Germany)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Partnership with JOBLINGE, one of Germany's leading youth unemployment NGOs, to break down barriers to vocational training for young refugees. Includes the Outcome-First Apprenticeship Fund with innovative results-based financing, achieving 80% placement rate.
• Tent PartnershipcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 December 2017The Human Safety Net joined the Tent Partnership, a major initiative supporting refugee entrepreneurs and integration through economic opportunity.
• David Chipperfield ArchitectsflagshipImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 4 October 2017Renowned architect David Chipperfield was appointed to restore the Procuratie Vecchie in Venice, transforming it into The Home of The Human Safety Net. The restoration respects the historic building while creating spaces for advocacy and community engagement.
• OneSky (Hong Kong)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOneSky is the NGO partner implementing the For Families program in Hong Kong. Hong Kong is the 22nd country joining The Human Safety Net, with kick-off in June with Generali Hong Kong and Generali Asia.
• Pratham Education and United Way Mumbai (India)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNGO partners implementing For Families programs in India. Part of the 11-NGO network across 96 locations in Asia.
• Hope Worldwide and Ibu Profesional (Indonesia)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNGO partners implementing For Families programs in Indonesia, reaching underserved families through community-based initiatives.
• For Our Children Foundation (Bulgaria)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNGO partner implementing the For Families program in Bulgaria, supporting early childhood development for vulnerable families.
• Medical University of Poznań (Poland)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner implementing For Families programs in Poland, contributing to early childhood development support.
• Novak Djokovic Foundation (Serbia)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHigh-profile partnership with Novak Djokovic Foundation for For Families program implementation in Serbia, including inauguration of a new Family Centre.
• Growing Up Together Centre for Parenting Support (Croatia)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal NGO partner implementing For Families programs in Croatia, providing parenting support services.
• Big Brothers Big Sisters (Austria)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerImplementing partner for For Families program in Austria, leveraging the well-known mentoring model for family support.
• Albero della Vita, Mission Bambini, and CSB (Italy)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMultiple NGO partners implementing For Families programs in Italy, supporting vulnerable families across different regions.
• Marie Meierhofer Institut (Switzerland)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner implementing For Families programs in Switzerland, focusing on early childhood development and parenting support.
• EPIS and SOS Children Villages (Portugal)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNGO partners implementing For Families programs in Portugal, supporting families and children in vulnerable situations.
• Haciendo Camino and Fundacion Emmanuel (Argentina)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNGO partners for The Human Safety Net's first Christmas program in Argentina, implementing family support initiatives.
• UNICEF and NFVC (Vietnam)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with UNICEF and NFVC for For Families program implementation in Vietnam, focusing on early childhood development.
• PAF (Hungary)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNGO partner implementing For Families programs in Hungary, with new collaboration announced with Budapest Red Cross.
• Fundația Noi Orizonturi / New Horizons Foundation (Romania)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNGO partner implementing For Families programs in Romania, reaching out to children in need.
• ZPM-Moste Polje (Slovenia)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner providing Slovenian parents and their children a chance for a better life through For Families program.
• SINGA (France)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSINGA supports refugee entrepreneurs in France through a custom-tailored, step-by-step entrepreneurship programme. Hosts the SINGA incubator in Strasbourg where the first groups of refugee entrepreneurs graduated.
• Perspektive Neustart (Germany)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Human Safety Net business incubator project in Germany. Over a ten-month period, refugee founders receive support to develop startup ideas into sustainable businesses. Located at Passagekino in Saarbrücken.
• FITT gGmbH (Germany)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for Refugee Start-Ups in Germany, providing support for refugees to create their own businesses through online reorganization during COVID-19.
• Social Impact Lab (Germany)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for Refugee Start-Ups in Munich, led by Olaf, supporting refugee entrepreneurs with the mindset and ability to overcome challenging circumstances.
• ELTERN-AG (Germany)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for Families program in Germany, helping parents get out of isolation and feel empowered in their children's education. Managed by Janet Thiemann.
• La Ruche (France)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in France supporting refugee social entrepreneurs. Carlos from Colombia created Populaire Café with support from La Ruche to promote fairly traded farmers' coffee from his country of origin.
• Various NGO partners in France (10)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTen NGO partners across many cities in France implementing both For Families and For Refugees programs, including Wintegreat, Intermèdes Robinson, ITACA, and Tomillo.
• Wintegreat (France)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCombines 3 types of volunteers to overcome 3 barriers to refugee business integration in France.
• Intermèdes Robinson (France)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in southern Parisian region focusing on essential needs: food, basic hygiene materials, and products for babies for vulnerable families.
• ITACA (Spain)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner implementing activities in outskirts of Barcelona, providing information, basic needs coverage, and psychological and educational support for vulnerable families.
• Tomillo (Spain)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in Spain working with vulnerable families, creating digital libraries of activities during pandemic to maintain program continuity.
• Associació Educativa Itaca, Fundación Balia, Fundación Social Universal, and Asociación El Arca (Spain)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNGO partners implementing For Families program in Spain, supporting children and families in disadvantaged neighborhoods in Madrid, Guadalajara, and Seville.
• Ta Szansa ('This Opportunity', Poland)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for Families program in Warsaw, involved in the We Rise by Lifting Others participatory art project with families at risk of social exclusion.
• Centro per la Salute del Bambino (Italy)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNon-profit founded in 1999 to guarantee all children equal opportunities. Coordinates 'Un Villaggio per Crescere' project, providing space for children 0-6 and families for reading, music, artistic expression, and infant massage. Partner in the We Rise by Lifting Others art project.
• Casa Famiglia San Pio X (Italy)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in Mestre for the We Rise by Lifting Others participatory art project with families at risk of social exclusion.
• Istituto Casa Famiglia San Pio X (Italy)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in Mestre/Venice area for the We Rise by Lifting Others art project and family support programs.
• Union of Mothers' Center (Slovakia)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerImplementing partner for For Families program in Slovakia, supporting families with children across three Slovak cities including single-parent families.
• each One (Germany)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerShortlisted project at the Refugee Summit in London presenting dynamic refugee solutions for housing, education, skills and training, and employment integration.
• KnackminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Knack to unlock human potential of refugees and vulnerable populations through innovative employment and entrepreneurship programs.
• AshokacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAshoka, recognized worldwide for work with social entrepreneurs, held its Europe Leaders Summit at The Home of The Human Safety Net. Many Ashoka fellows lead THSN partners. Collaboration for six years on changemaker initiatives.
• WenabicoreTechnology or IntegrationDonation platform provider acting as THSN data processor. Uses secure payment methods provided by Stripe for online donations.
• StripecoreTechnology or IntegrationPayment processor for online donations, providing secure payment methods including credit card transactions.
• KomeetcoreTechnology or IntegrationOnline donation tool provider enabling Fondazione Generali THSN to collect funds for projects and activities.
• CoopculturecoreTechnology or IntegrationThird-party ticket sales website for the A World of Potential exhibition in Venice. Independent data controller with its own privacy policy. Uses Horizon ticketing platform by Accesso.
• I-RaisercoreTechnology or IntegrationPlatform powering the donation process with various secure online payment methods (credit card, bank transfer, etc.).
• Conduit (London)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity of people committed to creating a just, prosperous, and sustainable future. Organized the Refugee Summit where THSN facilitated discussions on financial inclusion for refugee entrepreneurs.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Ashoka: Global network supporting social entrepreneurs and changemakers, including refugee entrepreneurs. Closely comparable to THSN's refugee entrepreneurship work and a direct flagship partner that hosts events at The Home in Venice.
• Tent Foundation: Foundation supporting refugees through economic inclusion, with a coalition of corporate partners. Directly comparable to THSN's For Refugees programme and explicitly named as a partner of THSN.
• Novak Djokovic Foundation: Foundation supporting early childhood development in Serbia and the broader region. Directly comparable in mission to THSN's For Families programme and an explicit national partner in Serbia.
• JOBLINGE: German NGO combatting youth unemployment with a focus on refugees, achieving 80% placement via the Outcome-First Apprenticeship Fund with THSN. Direct implementing partner and a model that other THSN refugee programmes emulate.
• Bernard van Leer Foundation: Dutch foundation exclusively focused on early childhood development for children growing up in vulnerable circumstances. Directly comparable to THSN's For Families programme (0-6 years) in mission and beneficiary focus.

Broad incumbents

• IKEA Foundation: Foundation funded by IKEA's parent company, focused on children and youth in vulnerable situations, refugee inclusion, and climate. Closely comparable corporate-philanthropy model targeting the same vulnerable families and refugee populations as THSN.
• Mastercard Foundation: Large corporate-backed philanthropic foundation focused on education, youth employment, and economic inclusion in Africa and beyond. Comparable as a corporate-sponsored global foundation running workforce and inclusion programmes similar to THSN's For Refugees stream, but at a much larger scale.
• UNICEF: UN agency supporting children's rights and well-being globally, including early childhood and refugee programmes. Comparable in mission to THSN's For Families programme and a direct NGO partner of THSN in Vietnam.
• UNHCR (UN Refugee Agency): UN agency mandated with safeguarding refugees' rights and well-being globally. Comparable to THSN's For Refugees programme in serving displaced populations, though at a far larger scale and with a different mandate.
• LEGO Foundation: Corporate-backed foundation advancing learning through play and early childhood development globally. Comparable in the early childhood focus area and in being a global philanthropy initiative anchored to a major corporate parent.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses2 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

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