WHO WE ARE

We are a network of families united by a love for the Italian language and culture. We work together to give children, parents and all people living in the Netherlands the opportunity to be together and enrich each other through the use of Italian and the discovery of Italian culture in its evolution.

We have been a non-profit foundation since 2018 – Lo Stivaletto Foundation – based in Amsterdam.

We use all the profits collected from our activities to cover management costs and to develop new projects.

The activities are coordinated, with commitment, professionalism and infinite energy, by a team of educators, collaborators and volunteers who adhere to our code of conduct (Sound prevention and integrity policy).

If you want to be part of it too, discover the collaboration opportunities below.

OUR VALUES

Community
A set of people who share values, interests, culture, needs.
We believe that sharing at the foundation of every community is a precious source of unity and inclusion.

Family
Any nucleus of people who love each other.
For us, the family is a nucleus of people who love each other and share the desire to build a future together, without distinction of gender, origin, religion, thought or ability. It can be made up of adults and minors, but is not limited to ties recognized by law.

Italianity
Affinity and love for the Italian language and culture.
We share the bond with the Italian language and culture as a source of creativity, growth and enrichment and we explore them in their evolution, beyond stereotypes.

Cultural exchange
The comparison and contamination between different cultures.
We promote Italian culture inside and outside our community to foster exchange and respect for each of the many cultures present in the Netherlands.

INCLUSIVITY

In 2023 we started to think better about our community and decided to embark on a series of changes that better reflected our family vision and ours values.

We want everyone to feel welcome at the boot. This is why we want to commit ourselves more and more to:

  • listen to the needs of single parents, queer families, people without children and all types of family sharing our values;
  • create activities and services capable of responding to various needs and interests;
  • use a inclusive language, in which anyone can identify;
  • increase the accessibility of our communication tools.

It is a path of growth and evolution, not without errors and missteps. We will be happy to hear any ideas, suggestions and opportunities to keep improving.

Foto del Team di volontarɜ della comunità di madrelingua italiana Stivaletto
tante famiglie insieme salutano
bambini che giocano sul prato durante una festa
bambini che giocano e leggono un libro sull'inclusività

THE VOLONTAR TEAM Ɜ BOOT:

Michelle Guerini

MICHELA

Founder, coordinator, soul and driving force of Stivaletto.

Noemi Gulinello

NOEMI

Animator, coordinator and multitasking assistant.

Benedetta Lenci Stivaletto volunteer

BLESSED

A strategic support for setups and buffets.

Julia Sapienza

GIULIA

Decision-making right hand, communication is his world.

Sarah Bergonzi

SARA

Essential scientific and proactive support.

Virginia Cavalletti

VIRGINIA

Collaborates with project manager attitude on important tasks and decisions.
Cecilia Scolaro

CECILIA

President of the stichting and control tower of every initiative.
Pamela Minino

PAMELA

Secretary of the stichting, animator of parties and buffets.
Vera Calacoci

VERA

Teacher team coordinator, educator, creativity teacher.
My Federica

FEDERICA

Organization, creativity and an irreplaceable talent in the kitchen.

THE BOOT TEACHING TEAM:

Aurora Invernizzi

AURORA

Educator of Midi, Junior and Pupils, she shares competence and harmony.

Martina Molentino Midi educator

MARTINA

Full of energy and attention, she takes care of the Midi group in Oost.

Gino, Pupils educator

GINO

Expert in art and pastry making, he takes care of the Pupils 7-12 year old group.

Roberta Sulis leads the Estivaletto Camp

ROBERTA

With experience and creativity, he is the soul of the Camps and the Mini, Midi and Junior-Pupils courses.

Giovanna Vivian

GIOVANNA

Remote creativity educator, writer and much more.

Sara is an educator of the In Cucina courses together with Jasmine

SARA

Team In the Kitchen with simple recipes that encourage creativity, autonomy and new skills

Jasmine Iachella

JASMINE

Chef and influencer, she is the creator and driving force of the In Cucina workshops.

Vera Calacoci

VERA

Music flows in his veins, he leads GiocoMusica courses with love and mastery.