Costa Crociere Foundation

Costa Crociere Foundation

Italy

Poverty & HungerEnvironment & ClimateNature & Wildlife conservationEducationTax-deductible donations
Operating foundationInternational reach
Profile last updated: May 3, 2026

About

Costa Crociere Foundation is a foundation based in Italy working on poverty & hunger, environment & climate, nature & wildlife conservation +8 more.

Costa Crociere Foundation is an Italian Ente Filantropico del Terzo Settore, registered in the RUNTS, linked to the Costa cruise group. It designs, funds and manages social and environmental projects aimed at reducing inequalities and protecting the sea and marine environment. Its main work includes food assistance for people and families in need, marine biodiversity education for young people, and support for vulnerable groups such as women, children, young people and people with disabilities. Projects are carried out in Italy and in other countries visited by Costa ships, including India and Colombia. The foundation is funded by individual and corporate donations and by the Italian 5x1000 tax allocation, and states that 100% of donations are invested in projects.

Location

Italy

Organisation type

Operating foundation

Legal form

Ente Filantropico del Terzo Settore

Registration

02278760992

Focus areas

social inclusionfood assistancemarine protectionenvironmenteducationvolunteeringphilanthropy

Languages

ITENESFRDE

Causes & programmes

Causes

Poverty & HungerEnvironment & ClimateNature & Wildlife conservationEducationHousing & HomelessnessGender equalityEmployment & SkillsChildren & YouthDisabilityHealthCommunity development

Works for

ChildrenYouthFamiliesWomen & GirlsPeople in povertyHomeless peoplePeople with disabilitiesPatientsCommunities

How they work

Direct servicesCommunity programmesVolunteer programmesAwareness & education

Programmes

Assistenza Alimentare

Poverty & Hunger · Italy

Distributes complete meals and food parcels to vulnerable people and families, working with local associations and charities.

Stop Hunger in Mumbai Slums

Poverty & Hunger · India

Provides complete meals and essential assistance to families and children in Mumbai slum communities.

Passaporto Surpass

Health · Italy

Supports children who have recovered from cancer to improve their quality of life.

Un Dentista per Amico

Health · Italy

Provides free dental care and hygiene prevention to minors.

Pies Descalzos

Education · Colombia

Supports the education of children in Colombia.

Le Vie del Mare

Employment & Skills · Italy

Supports vocational training in maritime professions for young NEETs to help them enter the job market.

Rotta verso un Mare più Blu

Nature & Wildlife conservation · Italy

Engages maritime professionals and schools in awareness campaigns for protecting the sea and marine environment.

La Casa senza Violenza

Gender equality · Italy

Provides protected shelter and resources to women who are victims of abuse.

Un Tetto per chi non ce l'ha

Housing & Homelessness

Offers housing and protection to people and families in difficulty.

Countries of operation

ItalyFranceSpainSwitzerlandAustriaGermanyUkraineIndiaColombia

Funding & support

Funded by

Individual donationsCorporate partnerships

Ways to support

DonateCorporate partnershipVolunteer

Trust

Tax-deductible donations

Credentials & affiliations

Partnerships

Comunità di Sant'Egidio, Ricibo, Banco Alimentare, Comunità San Benedetto al Porto, Caritas, Croce Rossa, Associazione Pokrova, Scuola della Pace, Tafel Austria, Tafel Svizzera, Fondazione Francesca Rava NPH Italia, Fondazione Snam

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