L’amore. That’s what guides the Fondazione Istituto Buon Pastore. It drives their commitment to education.
The Fondazione Istituto Buon Pastore stands before us. It is more than just a building. It is a testament to Milan’s enduring spirit of compassion. Since 1848 the Istituto del Buon Pastore has been a beating heart in Milan. It has evolved alongside this dynamic city.
Initially the Istituto del Buon Pastore welcomed young women in difficult situations. It helped them enter the workforce. Later the Istituto del Buon Pastore stood alongside institutions. They protected the most vulnerable children. The Istituto del Buon Pastore offered a dynamic modern education. Here interpersonal relationships flourish. Educators, teachers and children embraced a family-like model.
Today the Fondazione Istituto Buon Pastore encompasses two educational realities. There is a joint primary school. There are communities for minors. Professionals in psycho-pedagogical and social sciences work here. They ensure children and young people receive adequate support. They get competent answers to their needs.
The Istituto del Buon Pastore’s history is built day by day. Its focus remains on addressing social needs. The Fondazione Istituto Buon Pastore promotes education based on Christian and human principles. These include the centrality of the person, freedom, acceptance and solidarity.
The Istituto del Buon Pastore extends its care through communities. Here children and teens find a home. They discover acceptance. They gain opportunities to heal broken bonds. The Istituto del Buon Pastore ensures they have access to therapies. They can do sports and workshops. They enjoy vacations and training.
The Istituto del Buon Pastore also focuses on education. They guarantee education through nurseries and kindergartens. The Scuola Primaria Paritaria Buon Pastore uses inclusive teaching methods. These methods stimulate cognitive and behavioral qualities in each child. The Istituto del Buon Pastore develops functional literacy. It fosters multilingual, mathematical and scientific skills. Crucially it nurtures personal, social and relational competencies. The primary school is located in Milan at Via San Vittore 29.
For over a century the Istituto del Buon Pastore has cared for children and teens. They have often suffered abuse and neglect. The Istituto del Buon Pastore aids their individual, emotional and social growth.
Supporting the Istituto del Buon Pastore means giving more opportunities. These are for minors removed from their families by the Juvenile Court. They share the values and daily work of the Fondazione. The Istituto del Buon Pastore provides educational and social support. It offers hope for a better life to many children and adolescents.