Together in the forest 1

CODE: LUNAR18

PARTNER : The workcamp is organized by Liberi Sogni, a small non-profit organization that organizes, since
2006, social, cultural and environmental projects in the districts of Lecco, Bergamo and Monza e Brianza, in
the region Lombardy. Liberi Sogni always considered the intercultural topic very important. Many people
that work in the cooperative experimented directly with how important it is to promote solidarity and
attention towards cultures, especially among young people.
PROJECT : Since the year 2021 a new project has begun, Liberi Sogni bought a rural structure in the hill
called Brianza Mountain (400 mt above sea level) named “Cascina Rapello”. This is an inclusive place where
everyone can take action, schools, organized groups, families, children and everyone can take part in this
new adventure. The main aims of the project are environmental education, sustainability of the food chain
and awareness through the active engagement of young people in an international and natural
environment. Through the experience in the woods and the social farm, we would like to achieve personal
development, increase active citizenship in society, improve language competences, raise participants'
awareness and understanding of other cultures and countries. .By joining this workcamp you will contribute
to the Sustainable Development Goals: LifeOnLand-SDG15 and ClimateAction-SDG13.
WORK : For eleven days, volunteers will live and work in Cascina Rapello, living the experience of working
in a rural social farm, volunteers will work around 5 - 6 hours each day. The participants are going to do
activities like growing vegetables and fruit trees, helping restoring the ancient woods, taking care of our 4
donkeys, cooking lunch with the organic food from the cultivations, supporting the creation of artistic and
environmental laboratories, arrangement of the camp taking care of all the structures, working in the
woods: building structures (tables, games etc.) with the materials found in site, supporting and creating
artistic and social activities, also with the aim of welcoming people with disabilities or who in any case are
bearers of different languages. During the day there is some time for games and activities. In the afternoon
the participants will take part in special workshops in land art. Some evenings will be organized with
"cultural nights", where one or more countries organize a dinner with the typical food and games and /or

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workshops to show their own culture. The rest of the evenings there will be moments at the fireplace, free
evenings or some games in the darkness.
ACCOMMODATION AND FOOD : The participants will sleep in tents of 4 people. The tents will be
provided, but the volunteers will have to bring their camping mattress and sleeping bag. The tents will be
divided into girls and boys tents. Participants must carry their belongings in a backpack, as they will arrive
at camp on foot. Electricity and hot water will be provided by photovoltaic and solar panels. The toilets are
2 compost toilets, made of wood. There are also home made showers open air with tendon for privacy.
Cause of summer dryness of the last years, volunteers will be invited to not waste water. The food will be
prepared by the volunteers, who will eat together in a big tent or open air. Most of the food will come from
local farms the fair trade. Drinking water will be taken from the local fountain. There won’t be an internet
connection and the use of electricity will be very few since we use photovoltaic panels. Participants can
bring typical food of their countries to share but alcohol is not allowed in the camp.
LOCATION AND LEISURE : In both camps for eleven days the volunteers will be hosted in Cascina Rapello
sited in Aizurro (LC), a very little village with around 180 inhabitants. The closest place with facilities like
small shops, train stations or other services is the village of Airuno (3,3 km far from Cascina Rapello).
During the camp Liberi Sogni will provide all the necessary to live. It could be organized a trip downstream
to explore the area with a bath in the lake or rivers. In the afternoon volunteers will take part in special
workshops in land art, and visit local small farms. TERMINAL : The closest airport is Orio al Serio (BGY)
but also Milan (LIN or MXP) could be fine.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS : Volunteers will sleep in tents so they have to bring their camping mattress and
sleeping bag. Participants must carry their belongings in a backpack, as they will arrive at camp on foot. It
is important to bring proper equipment as for example comfortable clothes and hiking shoes.