The roots of the SAVERA cooperative can be found in the experience of the “Porte Aperte” association, which was formed in 2001. SAVERA works via intercultural mediation in various fields so as to promote the integration and insertion of foreign nationals, as well as mutual awareness.

Those running the cooperative have a profound knowledge of the linguistic and cultural heritage of the original and host territories of the foreign nationals in the Province of Bolzano.

The SAVERA cooperative therefore has the objective of promoting intercultural efforts as a process of integration and active citizenship.

European citizens and all those living in the European Union, whether temporarily or permanently, should have the opportunity to participate in intercultural dialogue and fulfil themselves in a diverse, pluralist, inclusive and dynamic society, not only in Europe, but throughout the world.

(Decision no. 1983/2006/CE of the European Parliament and the Council of 18 December 2006 concerning the European Year of Intercultural Dialogue, 2008)