About us
Il Custode is a social promotion association (APS) under the Italian Third Sector Code. It is based on democracy and voluntary work, is non-profit and pursues civic, solidarity and social-benefit aims.
It relies mainly on the volunteering of its members and works with public and private organisations.
Our initiatives
Environmental education
School gardens, reforestation projects, lessons on animal welfare, trips to nature reserves and educational farms.
Education and home schooling
Courses on environmental, tourism and cultural topics and a home-schooling project that respects each child's pace and interests.
Dolomite culture and traditions
Workshops, art labs, nature photography, seminars on local history and traditions, exhibitions, concerts and reading evenings.
Local traditions
Food experiences with local products, traditional cooking lessons, markets and workshops with local craftspeople.
Wellbeing and meditation
Quiet spaces for spiritual retreats, guided meditation and activities for physical and mental wellbeing.
Sustainable tourism
Shared living spaces for an authentic, immersive experience of local culture, respecting the environment.
Social inclusion
Spaces open to different social groups, solidarity projects, stays and activities for disadvantaged people.
Areas of general interest
- Environmental protection and wise use of natural resources; animal welfare.
- Protection and enhancement of cultural heritage and landscape.
- Out-of-school education against early school leaving and educational poverty.
- Social farming, social housing, renewable energy for self-consumption.
- Promoting a culture of legality, peace and non-violence.
Become a member
Anyone who shares the association's aims and wants to help achieve them can become a member. Applications go to the Board; membership is kept by paying the annual fee.