Italy: Summit in Venice Gathers 80 NGOs to Support Families and Refugees
The annual NetWorks summit opened in Venice, organized by The Human Safety Net, a global foundation dedicated to helping vulnerable communities and supporting the integration of refugees. The event will run until November 7.
Venice hosts the 2025 edition of The Human Safety Net’s NetWorks summit, known as a movement of "people helping people." Its mission is to assist families with young children, from newborns to six-year-olds, and to help refugees through vocational training and business start-up assistance.
Collaboration and Exchange
Over 80 NGOs from 25 countries across Europe, South America, and Asia have gathered to share experiences and create new partnerships. In total, more than 200 participants are taking part in the summit.
"The mission of The Human Safety Net is to support vulnerable families and foster refugee integration through training and community initiatives."
Venue and Background
The summit is being held in the historic Procuratie buildings in St. Mark’s Square, recently restored by Generali, where the Casa of The Human Safety Net is located.
Program Highlights
- Initiatives for vulnerable families and refugees under the “For Families and For Refugees” programs.
- New collaboration with Equimundo to promote active fatherhood and strengthen family bonds.
- Sessions dedicated to improving social integration and local entrepreneurship for refugees.
As part of the broader theme, the event also emphasizes that access to education and training creates a foundation for a stable future.
Author’s summary: The NetWorks 2025 summit in Venice unites global NGOs to support early childhood development and refugee inclusion, showing the power of collaboration and social innovation.