{"id":5232,"date":"2022-01-10T14:27:38","date_gmt":"2022-01-10T13:27:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fondazionescuola.it\/chi-siamo\/"},"modified":"2026-02-17T15:56:38","modified_gmt":"2026-02-17T14:56:38","slug":"about-us","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.fondazionescuola.it\/en\/about-us\/","title":{"rendered":"About Us"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"l-section wpb_row banner-section height_auto\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_flex valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-12 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"g-cols wpb_row via_flex valign_middle type_default reversed stacking_default\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-2\/5 wpb_column vc_column_container banner-sx\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h1>About Us<\/h1>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_text_column bread-custom\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><nav aria-label=\"Navigation path\"><span class=\"nbreadcrumb\"><a href=\"\/\">Home<\/a> \/ <span>Foundation<\/span> \/ <strong>About us<\/strong><br \/>\n<\/span><\/nav>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_col-sm-3\/5 wpb_column vc_column_container banner-dx\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"w-image has_ratio align_none\"><div class=\"w-image-h\"><div style=\"padding-bottom:42.8571%\"><\/div><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1634\" height=\"560\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fondazionescuola.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/FOTO-HEAD-CHI-SIAMO@2x.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-html\"><div class=\"velinagrad velinapage\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"l-section wpb_row height_auto\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols 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future.<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_col-sm-1 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-separator size_medium\"><\/div><div class=\"w-separator size_medium\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"l-section wpb_row section-border-top height_auto width_full\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_flex valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-12 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"g-cols wpb_row via_flex valign_middle type_default reversed stacking_default\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-6 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"w-vwrapper box-text-space align_left valign_top\" style=\"--vwrapper-gap:1rem\"><div class=\"w-separator size_medium\"><\/div><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h2>Our <strong>origins<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We are a philanthropic foundation and an instrumental body of Fondazione Compagnia di San Paolo, based in Turin.<br \/>\nOur historical roots lie in the educational and welfare activities for younger generations that have been a hallmark of the Compagnia di San Paolo since its establishment in 1563.<\/p>\n<p>The Foundation, in its current structure, was established in 2001.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-separator size_medium\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_col-sm-6 wpb_column vc_column_container has_bg_color\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner us_custom_4df317ac\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"w-separator size_custom\" style=\"height:700px\" id=\"g54c\"><style>@media(max-width:1024px){ #g54c{height:550px!important}}@media(max-width:600px){ 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We operate according to the principles of subsidiarity and solidarity, positioning ourselves as a point of reference for the civil, social and economic organisations engaged in renewing education systems across the country.<br \/>\nOur activities focus on three main areas: scientific research, training and experimentation.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-separator size_medium\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"l-section wpb_row section-border-top height_auto width_full\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_flex valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-12 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"g-cols wpb_row via_flex valign_middle type_default reversed stacking_default\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-6 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"w-vwrapper box-text-space align_left valign_top\" style=\"--vwrapper-gap:1rem\"><div class=\"w-separator size_medium\"><\/div><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h2>Our <strong>values<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p>We contribute to \u201censuring inclusive and equitable quality education and promoting lifelong learning opportunities for all,\u201d as stated in Goal 4 of the United Nations 2030 Agenda.<br \/>\nWe embrace the values and principles of development, sustainability, interdependence, solidarity, equity and equal dignity for every human being, as affirmed by the United Nations, the European Union and the Italian Constitution.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-separator size_medium\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_col-sm-6 wpb_column vc_column_container has_bg_color\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner us_custom_ba6c42ea\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"w-separator size_custom\" style=\"height:700px\" id=\"m9af\"><style>@media(max-width:1024px){ #m9af{height:550px!important}}@media(max-width:600px){ #m9af{height:400px!important}}<\/style><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"l-section wpb_row section-border-top height_auto width_full\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_flex valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-12 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"g-cols wpb_row via_flex valign_middle type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-6 wpb_column vc_column_container has_bg_color\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner us_custom_0c272e84\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"w-separator size_custom\" style=\"height:700px\" id=\"q96f\"><style>@media(max-width:1024px){ #q96f{height:550px!important}}@media(max-width:600px){ #q96f{height:400px!important}}<\/style><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_col-sm-6 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"w-vwrapper box-text-dx align_left valign_top\" style=\"--vwrapper-gap:1rem\"><div class=\"w-separator size_medium\"><\/div><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h2>Our <strong>support<\/strong> for the educational community<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p>We work to expand training and continuous professional development opportunities for the adults who play a key role in the educational community, with particular attention to school leadership and teaching staff. 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