May at ASCS: A Month of Community, Art, and Active Citizenship

The World at Home: The First Events of the Tenth Edition

As it does every year, “Mondo in Casa” kicked off in May, and its tenth edition began with a special evening dedicated to homecomings. Amid the stirring notes of Scalamusic, the colors of the exhibitions, and the aromas of the welcome dinner, the cloister of the Church of Carmine filled with glances, hugs, and shared dreams.

Seeing people from more than 39 countries laughing together reminded us of the beauty of being one community. A welcoming home truly changes the world. A heartfelt thank you to everyone who shared this exciting beginning with us!

The second evening was also a success, featuring a celebration of the Earth with dances from Egypt, Algeria, Tunisia, and Morocco, dishes from Peru and Brazil, and the Pachamama ritual, organized by the Bolivian community.

The journey continues: check out the Mondo in Casa program and reserve your spot.

Dance, theater, and “bonds that set us free” in Milan

Meanwhile, other activities in Milan have also continued: the Wasi project organized the workshop “Bonds That Set Us Free,” led by ARC—Centre for the Anthropology of Religion and Generative Studies (Department of Sociology at the Catholic University of the Sacred Heart)—on the positive bonds that can help women overcome difficulties and trauma.

A group of women, also from the Wasi project, participated in the Strawoman, a non-competitive 5- or 10-kilometer race.

In addition to sports, we also focused on dance and theater: we took part in a theater and dance therapy workshop for young people in collaboration with Teatro Utile.

The ScalaMusic Academy show in Rome!

On May 23 and 24, the students of ScalaMusic Academy took to the stage to showcase the results of an entire year of study, dedication, growth, and collaboration. A year in which they experimented, laughed, faced their fears, and learned to leave a piece of themselves on stage, putting themselves out there.

Two different performances chronicled the journey of our groups:

• ScalaMusic School, brought to life by the Experience and the Young, gave us energy, music, fun, and the magic of a school where everyone can find their place.
• “Our Crazy Society Show,” performed by Life and Young, transported us into a crazy, colorful, and surreal society, making us laugh but also giving us food for thought.

These performances remind us how important it is to never stop dreaming, to embrace those around us without judging them by their appearances, and to find the courage to reach out to others.

Thank you to everyone who has shared this year with us, both on stage and off.

At Casa Scalabrini 634: Dinners, Visits, and Goodbyes

Le attività a Casa Scalabrini 634 non si fermano mai e anche a maggio abbiamo organizzato cene, momenti di confronto, di gioco e di condivisione. Ecco alcuni degli appuntamenti di questo mese:

• Komen Italia’s Race for the Cure: an event to raise public awareness about the importance of preventive healthcare.
• Let’s Give Back: Together with the residents of Casa Scalabrini 634, we took part in outreach efforts for the homeless in the capital, particularly in the area around Termini Station.
• Indoor soccer: a regular event at Casa Scalabrini 634—every two weeks we head to the Villa de Sanctis field to play. Everyone is invited: residents, course participants, volunteers, and staff members. If you’re interested in joining our games, we can’t wait to play with you!

• “Uomini o Caporali” was performed as part of the ConTatto theater festival, sponsored by the City of Rome, at the “Le Maschere” Theater
• Twenty American students from Baylor University came to visit us to tour the house, explore issues related to migration, and paint the living room together!

• Job and Training Open House: an event designed to help job seekers find employment and training opportunities. The event involved over 30 third-sector organizations specializing in this field and more than 100 people who participated in career counseling and job interviews.
• Education on Republic Day: a way to introduce the young people living at the House to some aspects of Italian history
• A farewell dinner for Federico, who has completed his civil service—a journey filled with encounters and many new experiences.

Crossover on the Road in Italy

The Crossover events were a must again in May.

This month we were in Chieri, where, as part of the Intrecci Festival, we hosted a special episode dedicated to delivery riders and new forms of labor exploitation on delivery platforms, alongside Sara Monaci, a journalist for *Il Sole 24 Ore*, and Danilo Bonucci of Nidil CGIL.

In Turin, we took an in-depth look at the new European Pact on Migration and Asylum, which will reform the Dublin system and enter into force on June 12, thanks to attorney Alberto Pasquero of ASGI.

In Milan, however, we chose a topic that is as sensitive as it is necessary: “Clinical Practices in an Intercultural Context.” Through dialogue with the psychologists from the ASCS Wasi project, we explored clinical work in migrant and transcultural contexts, examining daily difficulties, linguistic and cultural challenges, as well as the opportunities that arise from the encounter between different stories, experiences, and identities.

The Game: A Game to Understand the Balkan Route

• In Milan with the Milano 45 Scout Troop.
• In Piombino with the Scout group—AGESCI Piombino 2—setting off for Sarajevo.

In Bern with Pilgrims

From May 1 to 3, Bern hosted the Pilgrims Weekend, a gathering for young people from the Scalabrinian missions in Europe, also to get to know the migrant communities in Bern and the asylum seekers in the city.

More bridges, fewer walls: intercultural outreach

There were two significant youth events in Chieri. The final day of“Svolta26”took place—a socio-political training project that brought together 40 young people from the Turin area. The four-day program featured sessions with experts, workshops, and discussions on current issues and the common good.

In addition, the core group of our youth ministry staff gathered: more than thirty of us from all over Italy came together for a busy weekend filled with opportunities to share the initiatives we are currently pursuing, to connect with other organizations—such as Sermig in Turin, which we visited—and to explore new ideas and projects to work on.

Your 5×1000 to ASCS

Imagine being sick and having no words to say it. Wasi is the ASCS project that offers free psychological support for migrant women in Italy with native-speaking psychologists. Because speaking in one’s own language is not a detail: it is the bridge that makes healing possible.

With your signature you build bridges. ASCS Tax Code: 03133600241

Learn how your signature turns your tax return into a gesture of welcome and integration. Read some stories from the Wasi project.