CALL FOR CELL PHONES, LAPTOPS, TABLETS (in working order) for REFUGEES
We have been asked to help collect the above items for refugees.
- Many women lost or broke their phones on their journeys and have no way to communicate with home.
- Children continue to follow their school from a distance, and need computers.
Drop off at the Associazione Italo Americana FVG / American Corner Trieste - piazza Sant'Antonio Nuovo, 6 - Trieste during our office hours: Monday to Saturday 9-12. Monday to Friday 4-7.
Reset your device to factory settings to wipe your data from it If you do not know how to do that, there is a technician who will.
#United with Ukraine - Crafting Workshops
Join us in MAY on Tuesdays and Thursdays 9-12 and 17-19.
Mandatory first time registration HERE
Together with the women we are making handmade objects to present at local craft markets. We work in our Maker Space where we have sewing machines, yarn, needles, crafting materials.
Sewing, Knitting, Crocheting, Crafting, Jewelry.
Face Mask Required.
American Corner Trieste offers FREE opportunities for refugees.
What is the Associazione Italo Americana FVG / American Corner Trieste doing?
English - some Ukrainian students are in our English classes.
Support activities - Craft workshop every Tuesday and Thursday morning and afternoon for Ukrainian women. Coming soon to Barbacan Produce.
Collection - Cell phones, laptops, tablets (used but in working order) are needed.
To find other ways to help locally now, go to this LINK.
The US Embassy to Italy is evaluating some of our proposals regarding ALL refugees in the Trieste area. We will keep you posted on the progress.
- English Classes for Refugee Mothers and Children (3-6 years - Pre-School)
- English Classes for Refugee Adults
- English Classes for Refugee Children
- Integration Programs for Children during the Summer - pending proposal
- Maker Space Programs for Refugee Teens - pending proposal
- Workshops for Adults - pending proposal
- Entrepreneurship and Integration - pending proposal
- Film Projects - Digital Storytelling - pending proposal
Want to help now in other ways?
The best donation that you can make is CASH. Here are the reasons why. Find an association, agency, GoFundMe or a person that you trust and give them the money.
Web: TRIESTE - EMERGENZA UCRAINA or the same info on TELEGRAM:
Look at the above site that compiles information regarding refugees and refugee relief in our area in Italian, English, Ukrainian Russian. There is also a local Go Fund Me for refugees.