What Soleterre does

Soleterre (legal name Fondazione Soleterre ETS) is an Italian non-profit humanitarian foundation founded on October 20, 2002, in Milan, and registered since 2024 under section 'g' of the RUNTS as a Third Sector Entity. The organization delivers three integrated service lines: health (pediatric oncology support and accompanying medical aid), emergency response (psychological first aid and rehabilitation in conflict and disaster zones), and lavoro (employment accompaniment, including the Work Is Progress refugee integration program). Services are delivered directly through field operations and embedded hospital staff rather than through a unified technology platform.

Beneficiaries are highly segmented: children with cancer and their families (the primary segment, served across 7 countries via the Grande Contro il Cancro program), civilians affected by war and humanitarian emergencies (with active programs in Ukraine and Palestine), refugees and migrants in Italy, and individuals requiring psychological support through a national network of 500+ psychologists. Soleterre reports cumulative outputs of 65,000 people receiving psychological, economic, and work support, 40,000 children assisted with oncology care, and 30 hospitals supported across 25 countries.

Revenue is generated entirely through donations and grants, with no commercial pricing model. Streams include individual donations, the Italian 5x1000 tax designation (fiscal code 97329310151), institutional grants from the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, EU programs, UNICEF, and Norway, corporate partnerships, and bequests. Psychological support services are provided free of charge to vulnerable populations with a suggested minimum donation of 40 EUR per session for the general population. The organization maintains 12 offices across Italy, Ukraine, Morocco, Côte d'Ivoire, Burkina Faso, El Salvador, and Uganda.

Name

Soleterre

Legal name

Fondazione Soleterre ETS

Website

https://soleterre.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Soleterre (Fondazione Soleterre ETS) is an Italian non-profit humanitarian foundation delivering pediatric oncology support, emergency psychological response in Ukraine and Palestine, refugee employment integration, and a national network of 500+ psychologists across 8 countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Humanitarian Aid and Mental Health Services

NAICS

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

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

Child Protection & Child Rights (BPAGABAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Integration & Inclusion Services (Housing, Education, Employment) (BPADAHAI), Disability Services & Independent Living Support (BPAGACAG), Refugee & Immigrant Support Services (BPAGAEAI)

Keywords

• Humanitarian aid services
• Psychological support programs
• Pediatric oncology support
• Refugee integration services
• Community development programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Milan

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices12 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: One-time and recurring donations from individuals through website, bank transfer, postal orders, and payment platforms. Tax-deductible contributions under Italian law for ETS organizations.
2. 5x1000 Tax Designation: Italian tax mechanism allowing taxpayers to direct 0.5% of income tax to registered non-profits. Fiscal code: 97329310151.
3. Institutional Grants: Funding from government agencies, EU programs, and international organizations for specific humanitarian and development projects.
4. Corporate Partnerships: Sponsorships and partnerships with Italian companies for specific projects in healthcare, mental health, and refugee integration.
5. Bequests and Legacy Donations: Individuals can leave legacies to the foundation through wills and estate planning.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Soleterre is an Italian nonprofit humanitarian foundation that delivers free psychological support, pediatric oncology care, and refugee integration services. Its core offerings include a national network of 500+ psychologists in Italy, the 'Grande Contro il Cancro' global pediatric oncology program operating in 7 countries, emergency humanitarian response in conflict zones, and the 'Work Is Progress' employment program for refugees and migrants.

Product overview

Soleterre (Fondazione Soleterre ETS) is a nonprofit humanitarian organization offering a portfolio of social and health services rather than a unified technology product. Core services include a national network of psychological support provided by psychologists and psychotherapists, the 'Grande Contro il Cancro' global oncology program, emergency humanitarian response in conflict zones, and employment integration programs through 'Work Is Progress'. The organization also operates physical facilities including the Soleterre Children Center in Palestine and various project initiatives like Progetto F.A.R.O. for pediatric oncology families. Services are delivered through direct staffing, partnerships with hospitals, and fundraising campaigns including 5xMille. No technology product platform or SaaS offering is described.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Supporto Psicologico (Psychological Support)

Quantifiable outcome

• 65,000 people reached with psychological, economic and work support
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• UNICEFcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Collaboration on pediatric rehabilitation for war-injured children in Ukraine. Joint efforts for child protection and rehabilitation services in conflict zones.
• Peter Pan ODVmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Co-implementer of F.A.R.O. project (Fuori dall'Ospedale: Aiuto, Risorse e Orientamento) for families of pediatric oncology patients, working with AIMAC.
• AIMACmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Partner in F.A.R.O. project supporting families of children with cancer, providing resources and orientation services.
• UnobravominorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Partnership for psychological support interventions for vulnerable children in West Bank, Palestine. Over 400 psychosocial interventions delivered.
• Mediafriends OnlusminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Promoter of photography exhibition 'L'altra metà della cura' showcasing psycho-oncology work in Pavia, Taranto, Lviv and Bethlehem.
• Different (Creative Agency)minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Creative agency that produced the 'One Psychologist for Every Ward' campaign materials and TV spot.
• UICC (Union for International Cancer Control)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMember of UICC, the global cancer control organization, participating in international advocacy and knowledge sharing.
• UNARminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegistered with National Office Against Racial Discrimination for anti-discrimination activities.
• Italian Football Federation (FIGC)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for fundraising campaign supporting 4 pediatric hospitals in Ukraine following Russian invasion.
• Childhood Cancer InternationalmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNetwork member connecting Soleterre with global childhood cancer advocacy and support organizations.
• Forum per il diritto alla saluteminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerItalian health rights advocacy network.
• LiberaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerItalian anti-mafia organization working on social justice issues.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Fondazione L'Albero della Vita: Italian nonprofit supporting children and families in poverty, including international cooperation and emergency response programs. Comparable as an Italy-based ETS foundation with similar child welfare, international development, and corporate partnership models.
• EMERGENCY: Italian NGO founded in 1994 providing free medical and surgical care to victims of war and poverty, with operating theaters and hospitals in conflict zones. Directly comparable as an Italy-based humanitarian health nonprofit with similar pediatric, conflict-zone, and Italy-headquartered operating model.
• International Medical Corps: US-headquartered humanitarian organization delivering emergency medical and mental health services in conflict and disaster settings. Comparable in providing integrated medical + psychological support in conflict zones with a focus on vulnerable populations.
• Save the Children Italy: Italian arm of global children's rights organization providing humanitarian aid, health, and education programs for children in emergencies and development contexts. Comparable as an Italy-based NGO focused on children's welfare in conflict zones and low-resource settings.
• Cesvi Foundation: Italian humanitarian NGO founded in 1985 operating in humanitarian emergencies, development, and environmental protection across multiple countries. Directly comparable as an Italy-based nonprofit with similar 5x1000 fundraising, multi-country programs, and child/welfare focus.
• AVSI Foundation: Italian nonprofit foundation operating in development and humanitarian projects across multiple countries with focus on education, health, and social inclusion. Comparable as an Italy-headquartered ETS-style foundation with multi-country field operations and institutional donor base.

Regional players

• Fondazione Telethon: Italian nonprofit foundation funding genetic disease research, including rare pediatric conditions. Comparable as an Italian disease-focused foundation using 5x1000 and large-scale donor fundraising for specific health missions.
• Associazione Italiana contro le Leucemie (AIL): Italian nonprofit supporting patients with leukemia, lymphoma, and other blood cancers, including pediatric oncology. Comparable in Italian pediatric oncology support focus and hospital partnerships, though narrower in scope (hematological cancers only).

Emerging players

• Childhood Cancer International: Global network of childhood cancer organizations supporting advocacy, treatment access, and family support. Comparable as Soleterre is a member and the organization's Grande Contro il Cancro program aligns with CCI's mission of expanding access to pediatric oncology care worldwide.

Broad incumbents

• Doctors Without Borders / Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF): Global medical humanitarian organization providing emergency medical care in conflict zones and low-resource settings. Comparable in mission (humanitarian medical/psychological care in conflict zones) and pediatric/hospital partnerships, but far larger in scale and geographic reach.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/Soleterre_it
• YouTubeyoutube.com/soleterre
• Facebookfacebook.com/SoleterreFondazione
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/fondazione-soleterre
• Instagraminstagram.com/soleterre

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Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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