Transforming education, increasing opportunity.
Friends of Teach For Italy is a U.S. registered 501(c)3 nonprofit organization working to eliminate educational inequity in Italy.
In Italy, for too many children today, the location, family and socio-economic circumstances they are born into, defines their educational success and entire future. We believe that leadership is at the core of the solution and we endeavor to create a nationwide movement of leaders who will expand educational opportunity to all children and young people in Italy.
Friends of Teach For Italy works to raise awareness and resources through partnerships and philanthropy to fund the programs necessary to realize this vision.
Our Mission
Transform the education for children and young people in Italy, by raising awareness and support for Teach For Italy and its programs. We aim to catalyze a nationwide movement of impact-driven leaders committed to expanding educational opportunities to all children and young people in Italy. Over the long term, our goal is to strengthen the public education system, allowing it to attract the best talent, and bringing innovation and new energy to the schools that need it the most.
The Challenge
Italy suffers from the most pronounced inequality in educational outcomes in the OECD and ranks lower than most OECD countries in reading and science. In the last 20 years, Italy’s public school system has stopped being an effective vehicle for young Italians to climb the socioeconomic ladder and achieve their full potential. COVID-19 has resulted in some of the longest school closures in the Western world. The inability of most schools to implement effective distant learning left 1.8 million children behind and have worsened existing inequities.
Support Us
Friends of Teach For Italy works to raise awareness through philanthropy and partnerships to fund the programs necessary to realize Teach for Italy’s vision. Donate today and support our work in transforming the Italian education system, increasing opportunity for all.
There are various ways to engage: become a member of the Philanthropy Council, collaborate through a corporate partnership or donate now to make an immediate impact.
Friends of Teach For Italy is a 501(c)(3) organization. Contributions are tax-deductible in accordance with IRS rules and regulations.
“Italy is in the midst of an education crisis. Teach For Italy aims to achieve systemic change to unlock the potential of the Italian education system”
— Andrea Pastorelli, CEO of Teach For Italy
Contact
For more information, reach out to Janezee Bond at jbond@teachforitaly.org