Kickoff Meeting for 'Stay Connected' Project

In the council chamber of the Municipality of Solopaca, the first meeting of the institutional table provided for by the 'Stay Connected' project was held, funded under the Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund 2021-2027 managed by the Ministry of the Interior, Department for Civil Liberties and Immigration. An event that officially marked the operational start of the project, developed by the Municipality of Solopaca in co-design with the San Rocco Cooperative, the managing body of the local Sai (Reception and Integration System). Angela Tretola, journalist and social planner, opened the meeting, highlighting the strategic value of the project as a tool for consolidating the territorial network and providing concrete support to the autonomy paths of SAI beneficiaries. Following, Sabrina Casillo, head of Sai Solopaca for the San Rocco Cooperative, emphasized the importance of the daily work of the team and the recent ministerial monitoring that confirmed the excellent management of the service and, above all, the serenity experienced by the guests received. Tonia Tammaro, territorial representative for the social network of SAI Solopaca, illustrated the construction of solid and operational relationships with local realities as one of the fundamental pillars for the success of the reception. Also present was the Mayor of Solopaca, Pompilio Forgione, who expressed pride in the results achieved so far: 'The Sai is a flagship for our Municipality,' he declared, 'and the 'Fami' project allows us to make a further qualitative leap, enhancing the human and relational capital of our territory.' Among those present were numerous representatives of local realities that collaborate steadily with Sai and the cooperative: Vinciguerra Telese Terme Training Center, Agape Telese Terme Training Study Center, CPI Telese Terme, Non Solo Anziani Cultural Association, Telese Solopaca Comprehensive Institute, Cpia San Salvatore, Proloco Solopaca, Coop. Sociale L'Aquilone, Forum Giovani Solopaca, and in representation of the Municipality, together with the Mayor, the councilor Ernesto Volpe, and the deputy mayor Alessandro Tanzillo. Also in the room was the director of the B4 District Consortium Valerio Tirino, with whom a fruitful discussion was initiated. During the meeting, the 'Stay Connected' project was illustrated in detail, lasting 36 months, born to respond in a tailored way to the needs that emerged in the specific context of Sai Solopaca. The project acts on three strategic fronts: housing autonomy, a task force will be initiated between the Municipality and the territory to identify suitable properties for the cohousing of beneficiaries, stimulating citizen participation through information campaigns and resources for the renovation and adaptation of spaces. Employment insertion: the construction of personalized paths in dialogue with local companies will be strengthened, in order to match the employment needs of the territory with the training and profiles of asylum seekers, strengthening the effectiveness of the internships already active. Information point for autonomy: an information desk dedicated to beneficiaries leaving SAI will be activated, to support them in orientation on work, contracts, utilities, welfare, and accompany them in accessing social state services, so that they can live in our country like any other resident, aware of their rights and duties. The meeting concluded with a substantial debate among the participants, who offered insights, proposals, and willingness to strengthen collaboration, confirming how the 'Stay Connected' project has already become a point of reference for reception and integration in the territory.