Established in Rimini in 1999, Cittadinanza is an organisation that carries out and endorses projects in the fields of international cooperation, education, and awareness-raising to the benefit of people with mental health disorders and children with disabilities in low- and middle-income countries.
Our mission
The Organisation’s mission is to protect and advance the rights of children and adults with disabilities or mental health conditions in contexts of poverty. Cittadinanza works so that every child, young or adult can be included in their community, feel welcome, have access to quality care, take the first steps towards a dignified life, leave behind stigma, prejudice and isolation.
Our vision
We believe in a world where there are no second-class citizens, but rather a world where every person is entitled to exercise their rights.
Our values
We believe that people with disabilities or mental health disorders are fully entitled to:
- not being discriminated;
- independence and self-determination;
- access to affordable social and healthcare services;
- social, educational, and workplace inclusion.
We are committed to:
- recognising the value of partnerships and local know-how;
- respecting every culture;
- communicating in a way that respects human dignity;
- transparency.
