Culture and Scientific Research
Cultura e Ricerca Scientifica
One of Leo Foundation’s key Missions focuses on the promotion of projects and actions in the areas of culture, scientific research, social and health care, environment, education and training, sports, involving residents in Italy and abroad in a direct manner, that is in cooperation with associations, institutions and agencies located in Italy and in countries where Leo Foundation is active.
Promotion and enhancement of local cultures represents one of the key objectives pursued by Leo Foundation.
In this respect, projects and actions aimed at fostering artistic, architectural, environmental and intellectual community resources will be promoted and funded through implementation programs, that is through participation in projects promoted by single or associate individuals, public or private partnerships.
As to the promotion of science and scientific research, specific measures and actions will be initiated, including: scholarships, research project funding, support and sponsorship of vocational and educational training programs for minors and adults as well as training of skilled workers.
Leofoundation works with:
- Moses Kazungu
This is an Association composed of local volunteers Leo Foundation works with to identify areas of intervention, to set priorities as well as to verify and check on the progress of local project implementation. The Association helps locate partners and identify potential public and private stakeholders to implement locally-funded projects.
Lucrezia FerrariFarm holiday house and cultural activity club promoting projects of interculturality with the aim to develop income-making farming operations that may promote local production and the establishment of local small enterprises dealing with organic farming and fair-trade tourism.
Padre AgapiusCamaldoli’s Friars Community is supporting several humanitarian missions in Africa. It operates in Kenya through Father Agapius Kamau, who is taking care of a community with more than 200 children (many of whom are orphans) and provides assistance, school and vocational training services. Long distance child adoption programs are available.