Becoming a distance supporter is simple. Just send an email request to: sosolidarietaodv@gmail.com.

You will receive the application form along with financial information about the programme and how to make your contribution.

1. When you become a distance supporter you will receive a photograph of the child you are sponsoring and information about them.
   
   
2. There will be periodic updates regarding the child so that you can follow their growth and progress step by step. The information will be transmitted via digital channels. digital communications.
   
   
3. You will have the opportunity to communicate directly with the child you are sponsoring via the Nigerian SAD coordinator. 


It takes 1€ per day, for 30€ monthly and 365€ annually.

Long-distance support payments can be organised by the individual donor.
They can be:

• monthly;
• quarterly;
• semi-annual;
• annual.

Payment can be made by:

1. Bank transfer made out to S.O.Solidarietà ODV
   

   IBAN: IT52J0306909606100000157290

   Reason for payment: SAD. month(s) paid + child's name
   
   

2. .Post office payment made out to S.O.Solidarietà ODV

   BANK ACCOUNT NO. 76281021
   
   Reason for payment: SAD. month(s) paid + child's name

Contributions are used to pay for annual school enrolment fees, school uniforms, books, educational materials, medical expenses and preventive health care, food, after-school programmes with a tutor, sports and music activities.
Also provided are medical expenses and preventive care to ensure the child's health, food expenses to provide proper nutrition, and after-school operation with informal teaching.
Sports and music activities are also included.

The contribution is managed by the project manager who addresses all of the above needs.

Five percent of the donations are utilised for operational and management expenses as well as awareness campaigns.

Yes, long-distance donations are deductible/deductible.

As of January 1, 2018, regulations provide a greater tax benefit to taxpayers who make donations than in previous years. The individual/business who makes a donation can decide on the tax treatment(detraction or deduction) to benefit from, depending on their tax profile.

For businesses, donations are deductible from the total net income of up to 10 percent of the same.

To take advantage of the tax benefit, donations must be traceable - via bank transfer, non-transferable cheque, C.C.P. slip or credit card - and a copy of the payment must be kept.

Registration to participate in humanitarian missions can be done by making an appointment via phone or email. An online meeting will follow.

Participants for a humanitarian mission will be chosen on the basis of their skills and tasks will be assigned accordingly.

S.O.Solidarietà is a humanitarian association with an excellent reputation. It has been operating in Imo State, Nigeria (formerly Biafra) for more than 20 years. Our mission is to provide assistance where there is a need.

S.O.Solidarietà requires volunteers to attend training and information sessions prior to departure in preparation for the challenges they may face while in Africa.

During the mission, volunteers will be actively engaged in assigned humanitarian work. It is fundamental to respect the local culture and work closely with the community to understand their needs and provide the best possible support. We require your commitment, sensitivity and readiness.

We require your commitment, sensitivity and readiness.

I documenti necessari prima della partenza sono: il passaporto valido con almeno 6 mesi prima della scadenza, la vaccinazione per la febbre gialla, comprovata documentazione per la vaccinazione contro la poliomielite, il visto, il biglietto aereo A/R e la lettera di invito per entrare nel paese.

S.O.Solidarietà non copre i costi del viaggio,  del visto, delle vaccinazioni obbligatorie (febbre gialla e poliomelite) e delle spese personali (telefono, vitto, trasporti interni).

S.O.Solidarietà covers insurance costs with a Multi-risk policy and a third-party liability policy, subject to membership in the association.

S.O.Solidarietà fornisce l'alloggio mettendo a disposizione del volontario “la casa del volontario” presso il villaggio di Ngugo ed il trasporto dall’aeroporto al villaggio.

Times and costs of departure during the year can range from €650 in the winter months to €1,200 in the summer months.

A visa is required In order to enter Nigeria. The way to obtain a visa is as follows:https://rome.foreignaffairs.gov.ng - compilandola e portandola con se a Roma , dove sarà obbligatorio recarsi presso l’agenzia indicata dall’ambasciata https://www.oisservices.com, per apporre le impronte digitali sul passaporto.

Volunteers can enlist the help of private agencies, which, for an additional fee, complete the procedure.

S.O.Solidarietà provides a letter of invitation required for visitors to Nigeria.

Per le vaccinazioni è necessario recarsi presso gli ambulatori autorizzati in modo da ottenere il libretto sanitario internazionale. La vaccinazione obbligatoria è quella contro la febbre gialla. Prima di recarsi all’USL è necessario chiamarli per definire con loro la documentazione da presentare.

Dopo la vaccinazione l’Azienda sanitaria rilascia un certificato internazionale, che ha validità legale a partire dal decimo giorno ed è valido per tutta la vita (disposizione dell'OMS in vigore dal 11-7-2016). La disposizione vale sia per i certificati già rilasciati che per quelli di nuova emissione.

Non esiste una vaccinazione contro la malaria ma una profilassi. Si consiglia vivamente prima della partenza di iniziare la profilassi anti-malarica. Rivolgersi al proprio medico di base per prescrizioni, modalità e consigli.