The association provides assistance to the needy and underprivileged population, without distinction of race, religion or nationality, with the freedom to operate in any country where it is permitted, assistance aimed at the essential needs of the person. It may focus on the educational sector, supporting school and/or professional training, with particular attention to people with physical disabilities; it may support or carry out the construction of permanent housing structures, as well as school classrooms, laboratories or similar facilities. It may promote works in the field of housing, hygiene, water, health, in collaboration with the interested populations and in harmony with local development programs. The association may carry out activities for the protection of the environment and animals and educate or facilitate education in ecology, environmental protection and animal protection. The association may exercise all activities related to its social purpose, including the acquisition and disposal of real estate and other real and personal rights. It may collaborate with other movements that pursue similar social purposes and participate in joint activities. The association exclusively pursues a social purpose of public utility and charity. It has no profit-making purposes and no religious purposes.