by InTrieste
The regional government of Friuli Venezia Giulia has signed a multi-year agreement with Rondine Cittadella della Paceaimed at expanding innovative educational programs and strengthening students’ transversal skills.
The agreement, formalized on Monday by regional education councilor Alessia Rosolen and Rondine’s vice president Angiolo Fabbroni, seeks to integrate new teaching approaches into the region’s school system while respecting institutional autonomy.
Regional officials said the initiative reflects a broader effort to combine traditional instruction with non-formal and informal learning, particularly at a time marked by rapid technological change and persistent global tensions. The goal is to better equip students with soft skills such as critical thinking, adaptability and conflict management.
Under the agreement, schools across the region may adopt methodologies developed by Rondine, an organization known for its work in peace education and conflict transformation. Founded in 1998 in a small Tuscan village near Arezzo, the organization hosts young people from countries affected by war or post-conflict conditions, encouraging dialogue and coexistence through its educational model.
At the center of the initiative is the “Rondine Method,” an approach that emphasizes the constructive management of conflict, active citizenship and personal development. The model has received recognition at both the national and international levels and has been promoted in Italian schools through a 2020 agreement with the Ministry of Education Italy.
Officials say the partnership is also aligned with the United Nations’ United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, particularly those related to education, inclusion and well-being. It aims to reduce school dropout rates, prevent the escalation of social conflict and foster collaboration among schools, universities and local institutions.
Rondine has previously worked with organizations in the region on initiatives such as “Sport for Peace,” which uses sports as a neutral space for dialogue and social cohesion.
Representatives of the association described the agreement as a step toward building a school system better equipped to address contemporary challenges, while regional officials framed it as part of a long-term investment in youth and education.
The collaboration underscores a shared emphasis on educational models that prioritize interpersonal relationships, civic engagement and the ability to navigate conflict — skills increasingly seen as essential in a complex and interconnected world.
