Possibility of funding for the international ‘Giuseppe Sciacca’ award
7.12.2011
Question for written answer E-011920/2011
to the Commission
Rule 117
Roberta Angelilli (PPE)
The international ‘Giuseppe Sciacca’ award was created in 2001 by the International Association of Culture and Voluntary Work ‘Uomo e Società’ [‘Man and Society’] and named after Giuseppe Sciacca, a young architecture student noted during his short life for his sporting activities and social concern. He died prematurely aged 26, following an accident when his parachute failed to open during celebrations in honour of the Blessed Virgin of Divine Love in Rome.
The international award recognises the contributions made by people who have distinguished themselves in various fields of knowledge and art. It is split into two categories: young scholars (maximum age 35) and special awards. An overall winner is chosen, someone who over the years has been a genuine moral and educational example in society’s development.
The cultural institution exists primarily for young people, both Italians and those of other nationalities, giving them an opportunity to get involved and show what they are capable of. Every year the award promotes a large number of partnerships with associations in universities.
The award’s strong bias towards social and welfare concerns is evidenced by its protocols of agreement with the following: the ‘Manuela’ Catholic Institute (Côte d’Ivoire), the Hellenic Republic, the Italian National Olympic Committee, the Italian Federation for Popular Traditions and the Department of Juvenile Justice (Ministry of Justice); as well as by the establishment of the ‘Giuseppe Sciacca’ Orthopaedic Braces Bank in collaboration with the Reggio Emilia Orthopaedic Centre and the Polish city of Kielce.
In light of the above:
- 1.Could the Commission say whether funding exists to support this project?
- 2.Could it explain the situation in general?
OJ C 180 E, 21/06/2012