New Initiatives Focus on Youth Development

The 5D Youth Aggregation Center of Caritas in Rome is bolstering its offerings in March with a diverse range of activities designed for local boys and girls. The expanded calendar combines sports, artistic expression, and community building, with a core focus on promoting participation, inclusion, and personal growth.

Grassroots Sports for All

A significant sports initiative is underway, created in collaboration with the Sportinsieme Roma sports association. Activities will include badminton, shuttlecock, pickleball, Frisbee, motor courses, outdoor games with kites, intergenerational activities like bowls, street basketball, five-a-side football, and volleyball.

The center views sport as an opportunity for connection and an educational tool, providing an accessible space to experiment with collaboration, respect for rules, and team spirit.

Hip Hop Journey with Noemi D’Orazio

A Hip Hop workshop led by Noemi D’Orazio will begin on Wednesday, March 4th, at 4:30 PM. Hip hop culture, originating in the Bronx, New York, in the early 1970s, emerged as a youth response to poverty and marginalization.

It’s an artistic and social movement built on four key elements: rap, breaking, writing, and DJing. At CAG 5D, rap has already been a focus, and this journey continues through dance and creative expression, promoting values such as peace, unity, and creativity.

Street Poetry Workshop with Er Pinto

The Street Poetry workshop, led by artist Er Pinto, kicks off on March 10th. Following a previous project where Pinto painted one of his poems on the center’s wall, this workshop will focus on finding authentic words, sharing thoughts, and creating texts through original lettering.

The aim is to transform the wall into a space for expression and identity. More information about Er Pinto’s work can be found at www.erpinto.it.

Center Details

The Centro di aggregazione giovanile 5D, promoted by Caritas di Roma, is located at Via Venafro 26 in the Tiburtino III neighborhood. It is open every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 3:00 PM to 6:30 PM.

The center offers Italian (L2) lessons on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM, and an English language laboratory, “Improve Your English,” on the first and third Thursdays of the month from 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM.

Additional resources include an equipped study area with computers, Wi-Fi, and a library. Other initiatives include a chess course (first and third Tuesdays of the month, 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM) and IT support sessions (first and third Wednesdays of the month, 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM). An “art journaling” workshop and cineforum are also planned.

For a complete calendar of events, visit www.linktr.ee/CAG5D. Contact the center via email at cag5d@caritasroma.it or by phone at 06.88815520 or 338.5708835.

FAQ

• What age groups are the activities for? The activities are designed for young people aged 11 to 18.
• Where is the center located? The center is located at Via Venafro 26, in the Tiburtino III neighborhood of Rome.
• How can I find more information? Visit www.linktr.ee/CAG5D or contact the center at cag5d@caritasroma.it or 06.88815520 / 338.5708835.