
The Centre for Creative Development Danilo Dolci – ETS is a non-profit association involving young people and adults, which mainly acts through projects in the educational field carried out in cooperation with schools, universities, institutions, associations and social groups both at local and international level.
Danilo Dolci
The story of his civic, educational and political engagement since 1950s.
Reciprocal Maieutic Approach
The reciprocal maieutic approach is a popular dialectic methodology of research and self-analysis.
Projects
Collaborating with national and international organisations, CSC makes use of innovative methodologies aimed at empowering individuals and communities and improving their creative process.
Our network
CSC’s EU-wide informal network gathers our closest partners who share our mission, objectives and approaches.
Danilo Dolci
The story of his civic, educational and political engagement since 1950s.
Reciprocal Maieutic Approach
The reciprocal maieutic approach is a popular dialectic methodology of research and self-analysis.
Projects
Collaborating with national and international organisations, CSC makes use of innovative methodologies aimed at empowering individuals and communities and improving their creative process.
Our network
CSC’s EU-wide informal network gathers our closest partners who share our mission, objectives and approaches.
Featured Projects
News
Empowering youth through environmental entrepreneurship
Initiation illustrated an innovative synergy between environmental challenges and social innovation. Involving high school students, it promoted environmental awareness and social entrepreneurship as tools to address environmental crises and stimulate youth creativity.
The importance of non-formal methodologies in learning active citizenship at school
The ACT-DI-V project offers trainings for educators eager to engage students in active citizenship. Recently, it organized a successful course for teachers, principals, and educators, focusing on civic engagement in the classroom.
Compare with teachers from different European countries with Community of Practice P2T!
P2T supports teachers in communicating with migrant parents through an online platform. Offers resources and events to improve the school-parent relationship. Join the Community to access resources and interact with colleagues!
Events
Building the Mediterranean we want: dialogue, participation, and shared responsibility
Every 28 November, Mediterranean Day invites us to reflect on the connections that bind our region together. In 2025, the celebration carries a special significance: thirty years of the Barcelona Process, three decades spent strengthening cooperation and bringing about a shared, just and peaceful future for the Mediterranean region.
The importance of non-formal methodologies in learning active citizenship at school
The ACT-DI-V project offers trainings for educators eager to engage students in active citizenship. Recently, it organized a successful course for teachers, principals, and educators, focusing on civic engagement in the classroom.
Compare with teachers from different European countries with Community of Practice P2T!
P2T supports teachers in communicating with migrant parents through an online platform. Offers resources and events to improve the school-parent relationship. Join the Community to access resources and interact with colleagues!
Exploring the deeper meanings of life: Life Worth Living retreats in Sicily
The second Life Worth Living retreat in San Giuseppe Jato saw 12 educators explore crucial existential issues. Based on EU principles, the project aims to promote personal development and social cohesion. The meeting delved into questions about suffering and failure, promoting resilience and empathy.
Insights

Building the Mediterranean we want: dialogue, participation, and shared responsibility
Every 28 November, Mediterranean Day invites us to reflect on the connections that bind our region together. In 2025, the celebration carries a special significance: thirty years of the Barcelona Process, three decades spent strengthening cooperation and bringing about a shared, just and peaceful future for the Mediterranean region.
The importance of non-formal methodologies in learning active citizenship at school
The ACT-DI-V project offers trainings for educators eager to engage students in active citizenship. Recently, it organized a successful course for teachers, principals, and educators, focusing on civic engagement in the classroom.
Compare with teachers from different European countries with Community of Practice P2T!
P2T supports teachers in communicating with migrant parents through an online platform. Offers resources and events to improve the school-parent relationship. Join the Community to access resources and interact with colleagues!
Exploring the deeper meanings of life: Life Worth Living retreats in Sicily
The second Life Worth Living retreat in San Giuseppe Jato saw 12 educators explore crucial existential issues. Based on EU principles, the project aims to promote personal development and social cohesion. The meeting delved into questions about suffering and failure, promoting resilience and empathy.
Books
Empowering youth through environmental entrepreneurship
Initiation illustrated an innovative synergy between environmental challenges and social innovation. Involving high school students, it promoted environmental awareness and social entrepreneurship as tools to address environmental crises and stimulate youth creativity.
The importance of non-formal methodologies in learning active citizenship at school
The ACT-DI-V project offers trainings for educators eager to engage students in active citizenship. Recently, it organized a successful course for teachers, principals, and educators, focusing on civic engagement in the classroom.
Compare with teachers from different European countries with Community of Practice P2T!
P2T supports teachers in communicating with migrant parents through an online platform. Offers resources and events to improve the school-parent relationship. Join the Community to access resources and interact with colleagues!







