Justice and Human Rights Italy Project #28091

Social Housing for struggling women in Milan

by ALEIMAR - Voluntary Organization

Social Housing for struggling women in Milan

Project Report | Mar 5, 2026
A Home for New Beginnings: supporting mothers and children toward independence

By Elisa Cappai | Project Leader

Dear Donors,

Over the past few months, life at the Tuendelee Foundation's social housing has continued with important progress and meaningful moments of community. Since November, all the apartments have been fully occupied, allowing us to offer a safe environment to several families facing difficult situations.

The Christmas period was experienced in a warm and joyful atmosphere. Thanks to gift donations, we received many presents for the children, making the holiday season particularly special for them. As every year, we organized a shared moment with all the families when we decorated the social housing Christmas tree. This gathering created an opportunity for connection and celebration within the community.

One of the families, composed of a mother and her three children, was able to spend a few days during the holidays with relatives. At the end of January, this family successfully concluded their stay at Tuendelee Foundation and returned to their rented home, from which the father of the children had previously been removed. This step represents an important achievement in their path toward safety.

Educational and support activities have continued regularly. The homework support space for children remains active, helping them with their schoolwork and encouraging continuity in their education. At the same time, the “family hub” continues to provide a valuable space for dialogue, mutual support and sharing experiences.

At the end of January, another family unit—composed of a mother and her 26-year-old daughter—completed their path and left the facility. In February, a new family joined the project: a mother, her child and the child’s grandmother. In addition, another mother was transferred to another facility in order to continue her path toward greater independence and autonomy.

These transitions reflect the dynamic nature of the project: while some families conclude their journey and move toward greater stability, new families arrive in need of support, protection and guidance.

Your continued support enables us to provide not only safe housing, but also opportunities for growth and stability to families facing vulnerability. Thank you for standing with us and helping make these journeys toward autonomy possible.

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Nov 10, 2025
New Beginnings: Progress and Achievements from Our Housing Projects

By Federica Gentile | Intern

Little Hands, Big Imagination

Dear Friends,
With this update report about our social housing project in Tuendelee Foundation, we are delighted to share some important progress and achievements from the past four months (from July to October).

During summer and up to today, our housing projects have seen significant and encouraging developments.

Co-Homing Project:

In August, a family of six people successfully obtained a municipal home and moved in — a wonderful milestone for them. For this reason, Tuendelee Foundation had been able to welcome two new families: a mother with three children and a mother with a baby.
In September, another mother and her child returned to her hometown. After repainting the apartment with the help of the volunteers, Tuendelee Foundation welcomed a pregnant mother with her daughter.

External Apartments (in the province of Milan):
Tuendelee Foundation hosted a young mother with her little girl, a family with two children, and a couple with a newborn baby. One of the longest-resident families, after almost three years, has recently been assigned a home — a truly positive achievement.

Other Projects:

In June, the Foundation collaborated with "Milagro" (a social cooperative that works in order to involve children, families in building inclusive living environments) to organize a cooking day with the children from their summer program.
The "Homework Activity" ended in the afternoons of May and restarted in October, continuing tutoring activities for primary and secondaary school students, as well as creative workshops for teenagers.
A new football workshop has also been launched, with excellent participation and enthusiasm.

Finally, several mothers took part in the "art therapy project", which ended with a collective exhibition in June — a meaningful moment of expression and growth.

Thanks to your support, all these achievements have been possible. Together, we are building not just homes, but new beginnings — creating opportunities for vulnerable women and children to grow, dream, and thrive.

Thank you!

Moments of Play

Colors of Childhood

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Jul 7, 2025
Integration Through Care

By Elisa Cappai | Junior Project Manager

Dear Donors,

The project promoted by the Tuendelee Foundation has continued to offer concrete support to families in economic and social difficulty, with particular attention to refugee families living in Melzo (MI) and neighboring municipalities.

During the first semester of the year, three new families were welcomed: a mother with a baby of only 8 months, a single woman, and two mothers with girls aged 2 and 3. At the same time, three families completed their journey: two mothers were assigned a council house, while a third continued her journey in another housing project, more suited to her current needs. These paths represent not only a goal for the families involved, but also a confirmation of the value of attentive and personalized support.

In March, in collaboration with the Libera association, we participated in the march for peace against the mafia. A moment of strong civil commitment and connection with the local community. We have also expanded the spaces dedicated to protected meetings for minors: today three external children come to our headquarters to meet their natural parents in a safe and welcoming environment.

In June we also reactivated a beautiful synergy with the Around project of the Milagro Association, which involved girls and boys from middle school in a cooking workshop: a practical, creative and educational moment, that brought together young people and operators through the universal language of food. In this regard, our regular appointment continues successfully: “Let’s cook together”, the monthly evening in which guests, volunteers and community members meet to prepare and share simple recipes. In addition to the pleasure of conviviality, these meetings offer precious opportunities for learning, dialogue and integration.

Our goal remains to accompany each family on a path towards autonomy: offering accommodation, psychological support, economic and work orientation, and opportunities for training and socialization. The road is often complex, but every step forward is a shared achievement.

All this is also possible thanks to your support.

Every gesture of solidarity turns into a new opportunity for those who need to start over.

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