Changing Locride

I Viaggi del GOEL proposes school trips of responsible tourism in Calabria: an invite to discover the Italian region through people who fight for democracy, social justice, development and cultural heritage.

Day by day (2 nights- 3 days)

Day 1

Welcome

Arrival in the morning in Polistena, at the Social Cooperative I.D.E.A. Born within the Luigi Monti Community, the cooperative welcomes minors and creates employment opportunities for young people who are housed in the community. Meeting and presentation of the GOEL - Cooperative Group, of its change mission in the Locride and its struggle for freedom and democracy in Calabria and in the rest of Italy. Visit to the Cooperative and to the  GOEL Bio Cosmethical Lab where organic essential oils and organic cosmetics are produced. Lunch at the cooperative. In the afternoon, transfer to Locri and check-in at the Ostello Locride, eco hostel housed in a confiscated property and managed by the GOEL. Dinner, with the traditional dishes of Calabrian cuisine and overnight.

Day 2

GOEL BIO: Farmers versus 'ndrangheta

Breakfast. Transfer to Roccella Jonica, at the Social Cooperative Arca della Salvezza. Meeting with the cooperative president and the operators. Visit to the cooperative that runs an organic farm and a family home for children. The cooperative is partner of GOEL Bio, the social cooperative that gathers the farmers who oppose to 'Ndrangheta, ensuring ethical business conduct and offering typical products of high quality. Lunch at the cooperative. In the afternoon, transfer to Caulonia, at the Feudo Gagliardi organic farm, partner of GOEL Bio, that produces wine, oil and citrus fruit. The students will visit the farm with an agronomist and learn about organic farming, typical crops and environmental respect. Return, dinner and overnight at the Ostello.

Day 3

CANGIARI: crafting the Future

Breakfast. Transfer to Gerace and guided tour through the medieval town, one of the ten most beautiful villages in Italy: Gerace houses a remarkable artistic heritage, preserved for the most part in the Norman Castle and in the Cathedral. Visit to the handloom and pottery workshops. Late morning, transfer to Gioiosa Jonica and visit the textile workshop of CANGIARI, the first Italian ethical fashion brand created by  GOEL - Cooperative Group. Lunch at La Collinetta, organic restaurant partner of GOEL Bio, with the typical Calabrian cuisine. After lunch, final meeting with GOEL - Cooperative Group. Return, dinner and overnight at the Ostello. Arrivederci!