Save the Children and Educational Poverty : A case study of the NGO’s impact in Italy

This thesis examines the role of Save the Children in addressing educational poverty in Italy, with a focus on the organization's impact through initiatives such as “Punto Luce” and “Equip Today to Thrive Tomorrow (ET3)”. Educational poverty, a multidimensional form of deprivation, impedes children's cognitive, emotional, and social development, perpetuating cycles of socio-economic inequality. The study explores this issue through a comprehensive analysis of relevant literature as well as international and regional legal frameworks. It further investigates how Save the Children operates within the international and Italian contexts, utilizing both theoretical and practical approaches to combat educational deprivation. Through case studies of the “Punto Luce” and ET3 programs, this research highlights the NGO’s localized interventions aimed at providing children with access to academic and extracurricular support, fostering essential life skills for future success. Ultimately, this work argues that long-term, sustainable solutions are essential to effectively address educational poverty, and non-governmental organizations play a crucial role in bridging gaps between global frameworks and local implementation.