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COOPI - Cooperazione Internazionale: International Volunteers

COOPI is committed to fighting against social injustice and poverty in the global South and to building a future that guarantees everyone adequate living conditions, equal opportunities and respect of their rights. In order to carry out its development projects and emergency interventions COOPI needs skilled personnel and volunteers, who once having accepted the proposal, are ready to leave and put their knowledge into practice.

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COOPI is an independent non-governmental organization, founded in Italy, committed to fighting against poverty to make the world a better place. They assist populations struck by emergency and promote civil, economic and social development.

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