FLAGSHIP PROGRAMMES
National Network
Italy
Address
Piazza Giuseppe Verdi 6Country
City
PalermoMobile Phone
+393382396257Telephone
+39 091 7730356E-Mail (2)
d.schafer@prismonline.euWebsite
Click HereYear of Establishment
2020Contact Person1
Alessandro MelilloJob Title 1
Managing DirectorContact Person 2
Dorina SchaferJob Title 2
Executive AssistantOrganisation Type
Non-Governmental OrganizationFields of Activity
OthersGeneral Information
PRISM is a non-profit social enterprise with the mission to create equal opportunities for the responsive progress of societies, communities and people – acting as a qualified development agent, since 2012, with its operational seat in the city of Palermo and its registered office in Enna, Italy.
PRISM represents a co-planning hub, open to public and private actors, for the elaboration of tailored development strategies and interventions, aimed at valorising diversity and sharing the social, cultural and economic resources of local communities, from an international perspective.
The PRISM concept originates from the heart of the Sicilian inland, upon the initiative of professionals working in the field of intercultural cooperation and dialogue, both on a European and international level.
Mission and Objectives
At a local level, our strategy includes supporting the cooperation between local actors, both public and private, by contributing to the enhancement of professional and actor-oriented competences, in the field of educational cooperation and the internationalization of entrepreneurial practices.
Our locally based expertise includes:
Monitoring funding opportunities and promoting interventions throughout the territory, through the involvement and active participation of local communities and authorities;
Encouraging the development of local and transnational networks, as a necessary tool for the progress of integrated strategies within the territory;
Advising and supporting in the adoption of quality assurance measures and criteria for responsible and transparent management methods and tools;
Promoting the exchange of good practices towards a sustainable and shared development model;
Designing innovative solutions and tools, leading to the cultural and economic development of communities and territories.
Main Projects / Activities
Enterpreneurship and Employability , International Cooperation, Mobility and Youth , Local Development and Sustainability , Research, Innovation and new technologies , Social Cohesion, Equity and Equality
How can you contribute to the Network in your country?
PRISM can contribute to the Network by supporting collaborative project development, offering capacity-building workshops, and sharing good practices from my organisation’s work. I am committed to strengthening partnerships between civil society organisations and increasing the visibility of the Network’s initiatives through outreach and community engagement at the local and national level.
Why do you want to join the ALF Network?
PRISM want to join the ALF Network to actively contribute to a community that promotes intercultural dialogue, social innovation, and mutual understanding across the Euro-Mediterranean region. Becoming a member would allow me to collaborate with diverse organisations, share my expertise, and participate in joint initiatives that address common social challenges. I also see the Network as an opportunity to expand partnerships, access new methodologies, and strengthen the impact of our work at both the national and international levels.