Reception of migrants

Tahomà A.P.S. was born in 2016 to respond to one of the major needs expressed by the Casentino context in recent years: the reception and integration of the growing community of asylum seekers from West Africa. In fact, the host community does not initially find adequate tools to address the meeting with newcomers. Tahomà started working by mediating between the uncertainties of the local community and the directives of the institutions, becoming a bridge of connection and sharing between the Casentino population and asylum seekers. Likewise, asylum seekers need to be followed step by step along their path undertaken in Italy, to let them know their position and their rights. (Residence permit, legal training, Police Headquarters and Prefecture, regulations to follow, perspectives)

The migrant reception project was launched in March 2016, when the Association won the announcement launched by the Prefecture of Arezzo to welcome migrants seeking asylum in the Casentino area. The model adopted by Tahomà is the regional one of widespread hospitality, whereby guests are immediately placed in apartments with a maximum capacity of eight people, distributed throughout the Casentino area. To date, the guests reside in Bibbiena, Soci and Partina.

Not only widespread acceptance, but also integrated: that is, that is not limited to the emergence of the phenomenon, but which looks beyond, even to the lasting aspects and future potential. In fact, Tahomà promotes in-depth Italian courses for asylum seekers within its headquarters and numerous complementary volunteer activities. To date, among the many successes achieved, we mention the achievement for some guests of the middle school license and the professional title of Basic Assistant.