There is a growing awareness: we cannot build a sustainable future without profoundly transforming the way we educate new generations. Education is not just one of the seventeen United Nations Sustainable Development Goals — it is the keystone for achieving all of them.

And it is precisely from this vision that Edunauta was born, the project by Gĕnĕras foundation onlus that charts new routes towards a more inclusive, accessible and transformative education. Not a simple collection of resources, but a space designed for those who educate: a platform that connects schools, families and non-profit organisations with concrete tools, inspirational content and alternative educational models.

A point of reference for those who want to navigate innovative pedagogical approaches and practices that place human, social and relational development at the centre. "We created Edunauta to connect schools, families and educators with the best educational practices. Because education must be accessible, innovative and sustainable," says Michela Calvelli, executive president of Gĕnĕras foundation onlus.

A platform for navigating the sea of educational innovation

Edunauta is more than a platform: it is a true compass for those seeking alternative references in the world of education. Parents, teachers, educators and school leaders can explore an educational ecosystem that tells, maps and connects transformative educational experiences: from peer education to empathy education, through experiential workshops, active methodologies and educational services born in schools and non-profit organisations across Italy.

The beating heart of the project is Edumappa, an interactive map that gathers over two thousand five hundred schools and non-profit educational organisations across Italy, networking needs and resources to foster the spread of innovative educational practices. But Edunauta is also an editorial project where tools can be found: podcasts, a blog and in-depth features that help navigate new pedagogical visions, grassroots experiences and transformative educational practices.

Empowering emerging educational realities

At the helm of this network is Gĕnĕras foundation onlus, which does not simply recount innovation but actively supports it through a trust-based model of financial support. An approach that goes beyond the logic of traditional grant calls, which often reward only the most structured organisations, leaving emerging ones — rich in vision and potential — on the margins.

"In Italy, philanthropy is still too tied to rigid and bureaucratic models," says Calvelli, "We want to change this logic, offering support that is not only financial, but also strategic and formative."

Non-profit organisations and schools that join the Edunauta network can access financial support, mentoring pathways, training and networking, establishing a long-term relationship with the foundation.

Through initiatives such as the Rotte educative and AlleanzaEducativa calls, Gĕnĕras foundation onlus has already identified and supported numerous virtuous educational realities, demonstrating that change is built over time, through structured pathways and relationships of trust.

We created Edunauta to connect schools, families and educators with the best educational practices. Because education must be accessible, innovative and sustainable.

Michela Calvelli, executive president of Gĕnĕras foundation onlus

A transformative model: the Assessment arrives

From April 2025, Edunauta will be enriched with a free assessment tool developed in collaboration with the Istituto italiano di valutazione. This is a self-assessment structured around four key areas — internal management, human resources, activities and services, communication and community — designed to help schools and non-profit organisations identify strengths, areas for improvement and development opportunities.

The assessment will also serve as the entry point to the foundation's support system. An opportunity designed not only for those who are already well-established, but above all for those with strong ideas who want to turn them into impact.

Education as the heart of the sustainable transition

In an often overstretched educational system, Edunauta represents a concrete proposal for building alliances between schools, communities and families, valuing what already exists and works, and creating an environment where it is possible to share practices, learn from peers and activate real resources.

If we want to tackle the great challenges of our time — from the climate crisis to social cohesion and technological innovation — we must start from how we raise new generations. Find out more and take part in the assessment at edunauta.it.