Generali Insurance, along with its charity foundation The Human Safety Net, has launched a new project aimed at providing professional training to 300 refugees and migrants in Italy. This initiative, announced in Rome on October 1, focuses on preparing individuals from 18 different countries to work in Italy’s social welfare and healthcare sectors. The project aims to help participants learn the Italian language, as well as obtain recognition for their educational qualifications to meet professional standards required in their respective fields.
The beneficiaries of this program will receive training to work in various healthcare facilities, such as hospitals, clinics, and care homes in regions like Lombardy, Lazio, and Emilia Romagna. This initiative is part of Generali’s broader response to Italy’s growing demographic challenges and the increasing need for healthcare workers due to the country’s aging population. Andrea Sironi, the president of Generali Insurance, emphasized that with around 25% of Italy’s population over the age of 65, and the number projected to rise to 34% by 2050, there is a critical need for caregivers. Currently, Italy has only 1.2 million professional caregivers, which falls short of the growing demand.
Since 2019, Generali and The Human Safety Net have provided professional training to over 1,200 people across various sectors, with 470 individuals securing jobs. The latest project, which began in January 2024 and is set to continue until June 2026, is already supporting 100 participants who are undergoing internships after completing theoretical training. If this model proves successful, Generali plans to collaborate with more partners to expand the program.
Gianluca Perin, the country general manager of Generali Italy, described the project as having a significant social impact, aiming to create a more inclusive society by supporting refugees and migrants. The Human Safety Net foundation, founded in 2017, operates in 26 countries and has played a key role in providing assistance to vulnerable populations. To date, the foundation has supported nearly 8,000 refugees globally, contributing to the creation of over 500 start-ups as part of its mission to empower displaced individuals through education and economic opportunities.
Through this initiative, Generali hopes to address the dual challenges of demographic shifts and migration, offering refugees and migrants a chance to integrate into the workforce while helping to meet the increasing demands of Italy’s healthcare system. This project is yet another example of how public-private partnerships can bring about meaningful change in society by addressing critical social and economic issues.