A truly special performance unfolded last month in Naples’ Secondigliano prison
where globally acclaimed artist Sting delivered a moving rendition of “Fragile” alogside the Quartetto del Mare
was given the first guitar made in the prison
on the occasion of the filming of the documentary “Can I Come In
An Ode to Naples,” directed by Trudie Styler
Mad Entertainment with Rai Cinema in co-production with Luce Cinecittà)
produced in collaboration with director Trudie Styler
was supported by the Con il Sud Fondation and the numerous esteemed artists who generously donated their art for the event
unique musical instruments made from materials salvaged from migrants’ boats were used
The instruments were built by inmates in the Milan-Opera and Naples-Secondigliano prisons
in which 9 inmates and 5 master luthiers (makers of stringed instruments) are employed
and who are beneficiaries of a fundraiser for the Metamorphosis project
a cultural and education initiative of the Casa dello Spirito e delle Arti Foundation
The woods from migrants’ boats embark on a virtuous journey of regeneration
as they are transported from Favarolo Port in Lampedusa to various Italian prisons
including Milan-Opera and Naples Secondigliano
where they undergo a transformation into musical instruments
The instruments become an ideal vehicle to reflect on the human condition and the plight of those forced to flee war
they serve as a tool for social and occupational reintegration for the people engaged in this artistic work supported by the expertise of luthiers and carpenters
In collaboration with the Fondazione Comunità San Gennaro
a carpentry and luthier workshop has been established inside the Milan-Opera Detention Facility and the Secondigliano prison in Naples
100 boats from Lampedusa have made their way to these locations
where the project has successfully taken shape
The Metamorphosis project was made possible thanks to partnerships with Intesa Sanpaolo bank
and the Foundations for the Communities of Monza and Brianza (Fondazione della Comunità di Monza e Brianza)
As well as through a partnership with the Department of Prison Administration and the Italian Customs and Monopolies Agency
To donate and support the project, please visit https://www.progettometamorfosi.org/it
The triennal strategic plan of Fondazione Con il Sud for the 2025-2027 triennium
The annual report of Fondazione con il Sud is available for download
that aims to raise public awareness about mental health issues in adolescents and promote active involvement of young people
A fully-funded vocational training program specializing in audiovisual and film production designed for NEET
the project aims to support social enterprises in the green transition
where MEDU (Doctors for Human Rights) has provides ongoing medical care and legal assistance to farm labourers
A truly special performance unfolded last month in Naples' Secondigliano prison
During NIAF's 48th Anniversary Gala in Washington
attended by the US President and First Lady
an international fundraising campaign was initiated by the National Italian American Foundation
They aim to raise 300,000 euros for the creation of the "Academy of Neapolitan Nativity Art"
The launch of the Stazione Ninfeo project is a result of the Agreement between the Municipality of Lecce and Fondazione Con il Sud
A project in Foggia is taking care of the health and social well-being of migrants who have settled mainly in one city area
sede del progetto Fabula – Laboratorio di Comunità
Progetto “Noi in Biblioteca con Voi” sostenuto da Fondazione con il Sud e Centro per il libro e la lettura del Ministero della Cultura..
Gestione segnalazioni – Whistleblowing
Today, Friday 4 June, at 16.30 pm at the Guido D'Orso municipal library in Secondigliano, a suburb in the north of Naples, the presentation of the projects will be held: "Maddaloni route"Which also lands on the Seventh Municipality, the"Library for boys and girls"Of the Era association and"Anti-violence door”Of the Agorà association.
The president of the Seventh Municipality of Naples, Maurice Moschetti, he stated: “Finally, after the period of the Covid Pandemic, the social projects for territories in difficulty such as Secondigliano start again. Great satisfaction for the recovery and especially for the presence on the territory of the Judo Master, Gianni Maddaloni".
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A FEMALE Italian mob boss nicknamed ‘Bloody Mary’ for her brutal reign inspired a character on the Gomorrah TV series and is accused of slaughtering 100 victims.
Maria Licciardi, 70, is said to be 'The God Mother' of Secondigliano Alliance, a cartel of Camorra clans that controls drug trafficking, counterfeiting luxury brands and extortion in much of Naples.
The mobster, who previously told cops she was "just a housewife", had been on the run for years but her luck finally ran out after being arrested at Rome airport last weekend.
The crime boss - also known as The Monkey - inherited the role from her brother Gennaro when he died in prison.
However, despite her nickname 'The Little One' she has been more than a match for any male rival.
Licciardi was one of the victors in a long-running blood feud between clans that left Naples littered nearly daily with corpses earlier this century, prosecutors say.
According to a Camorra boss turned prosecution witness Luigi Misso Licciardi responsible for more than 100 murders.
He said she is “much more dangerous” than the reputed head of the Cosa Nostra, the Sicilian branch of the Mafia.
Licciardi was first arrested 2001 after she was stopped driving a car near Naples and at that time was among Italy’s top 30 wanted fugitives.
After being released from prison in December 2009 and since then has taken over the management of her clan’s business.
In true Mafia style, she has protested her innocence insisting she is little more than a humble housewife.
“I am a housewife but I have always worked. I have been a shoemaker,” told magistrates in 2003.
“I hate drugs and if I see young people taking drugs it makes me feel desperate.”
But Naples prosecutors described Licciardi as a true “madrina” – godmother - in the Camorra syndicate.
Extortion of local business owners, drug trafficking and the infiltration of public works contracts are traditional sources of illicit revenue for the Camorra, one of Italy’s major crime syndicates.
Licciardi inspired the character of Scianel in the television series Gomorrah and is renowned for her vigilance.
Video released by police teken a few months ago that shows her running from home in her pyjamas after getting a false alert at night that she was about to be arrested.
Just as well,” she told the cops sent to arrest her
Geolier, a voice that started from the streets of Secondigliano and she reached the Ariston stage, after having collected many sold-outs at her concerts. The Neapolitan rapper, with his track “M' Manc” alongside Sfera Ebbasta, transformed 2020 into a year of musical triumphs.
His participation in Sanremo 2024 marks an exciting chapter in his career, solidifying his presence in the elite of Italian music. The speed with which it reached the success she is emblematic of her generation, demonstrating that talent, when authentic, knows no boundaries.
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Emanuele Palumbo, known as Geolier, is a purely Neapolitan talent, born on 23 March 2000. His path, rooted in one of the neighborhoods most complex in Naples, Secondigliano, gave him the foundation for raw and sincere storytelling. His youth, spent between work and music, reflects the commitment and determination of those who chose to pursue their passion against all odds.
From admiration for 50 Cent to his debut with “P Secondigliano" Geolier he transformed the school corridors and squares of Secondigliano into stages for his rhymes.
The turning point comes with the meeting with Nicola Siciliano, which led him to release the single that would change his life. The success of “P Secondigliano” was just the beginning of a journey that saw him collaborate with the giants of Italian rap, culminating with the album Emanuele and his recent triumph, The Courage of Children.
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“I'm for me, you're for you”, the song by Geolier for Sanremo 2024, is a pearl of truth and feeling. Written entirely in Neapolitan, except for one sentence in Italian, the text explores love in all its facets, demonstrating Geolier's ability to touch universal themes with the depth of the Neapolitan language.
This song not only celebrates his roots but also demonstrates the courage to present his culture in a national context.
The song has been particularly criticized because according to many the lyrics are not written in correct Neapolitan.
The famous Neapolitan rapper is engaged to Valeria, a well-known influencer who has conquered the web with her charisma and digital presence. Known in the virtual world as Vd'a, Valeria has amassed a large fan base, reaching almost 270.000 follower on Instagram, where he shares moments of his life and supports his partner in his artistic initiatives.
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The relationship between Geolier and Valeria is not only a loving partnership but also a strong bond of mutual growth and shared learning, as evidenced by the words of the artist himself. Their harmony and the understanding that binds them made the public admire them not only individually but also as a couple, so much so that they were affectionately nicknamed the Ferragnez Neapolitans, in homage to the famous couple formed by Chiara Ferragni and Fedez.
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