The Friends of Reggio Children Association was founded on 24 May 1994 and is a not-for-profit organisation with over 1,000 members in Italy
and other countries around the world. The Associationís many activities are made possible by the generosity and passion of its volunteers and donations from supporters. The Associationís aim is to promote the rights,resources and potentials of childhood. With Reggio Children, the Istituzione of Schools and Infant-toddler Centres and the pedagogical experience of Reggioís municipal schools and infant-toddler centres the Association shares a commitment to promoting Loris Malaguzziís work and ideas. The Association collaborates in planning and organisation of several educational and cultural initiatives. Since 1996 it has also managed the ìRemidaî Creative Recycling Centre. The Centre organises collection of discarded materials provided by local companies and factories and makes these available to infant-toddler centres, schools, play centres, etc.
 

 “A school is an inexhaustible and dynamic organism where the organization of the work and the educational program are integrated. Our objective, which we always will pursue, is to create an amiable environment, where children, families and teachers feel a sense of well-being.”

                                      Loris Malaguzzi