Historical background
Der Verein Uccelli wurde am 16. Juli 2021 von Ato Asiedu Akrofi, Chris-Aimé Andrea, Karim Moutiq, Ardit Sopi und Louis Galla gegründet und hat seinen Sitz in Zürich. Die Idee für den Verein entstand bereits 2015, als sich Ato und Karim zufällig am Meierhofplatz trafen und über Gesellschaft, Machtverhältnisse und ihr gemeinsames Interesse an Anime diskutierten. Sie spürten ein Bedürfnis nach Zugehörigkeit und einer Gruppe, die sozialen Austausch und „ungewöhnliche“ Aktivitäten fördert. Dieser Gedanke führte zur Gründung von Strana Uccelli, was „komische Vögel“ bedeutet, wobei Vögel für Freiheit und Unabhängigkeit stehen.
Ursprünglich eine lockere Clique, ohne klare Ziele, gewann die Gruppe 2019 durch ein Gespräch zwischen Ato und Ardit an Bedeutung. Sie beschlossen, Uccelli zu einem inklusiven und kohäsiven Verein für Menschen aus sozioökonomisch benachteiligten Schichten zu machen, wobei der Zugang für alle offen bleibt. Nach mehreren Treffen und intensiven Diskussionen wurde aus Strana Uccelli schliesslich der heute bestehende Verein Uccelli
Target group
The Uccelli's primary target groups are people with a migration background and the socially disadvantaged. This includes people who are disadvantaged due to various factors such as a lower social class, single-parent status or belonging to minorities in society. However, it is important to emphasize that the Uccelli association is fundamentally open to all interested parties. Our doors are wide open to anyone who has an interest in our vision and our projects. Regardless of background or social situation, everyone is welcome to join our community and benefit from the many advantages of our network. Uccelli strives to create an inclusive environment where diversity is valued and where people from different backgrounds can grow together and learn from each other.
The Uccelli association provides an inclusive platform where people can come together regardless of their background or origin. Here are some reasons why a network like Uccelli can be beneficial:
- Community and support: Uccelli creates a supportive community where members can meet like-minded people, share experiences and support each other.
- Professional development: Through the network, members gain access to professional development resources, educational initiatives and career opportunities.
- Cultural exchange: Uccelli promotes cultural exchange, enables the discovery of new perspectives and contributes to the promotion of understanding and tolerance.
- Strengthening self-efficacy: The network encourages people to strengthen their own self-efficacy and offers resources for personal growth and empowerment.
- Diverse perspectives: Members benefit from the diversity of perspectives represented in the network, which can lead to creative ideas, innovation and a broad exchange of knowledge.
By opening the association to all interested parties, regardless of their social situation, Uccelli creates an inclusive environment that aims to improve the quality of life and opportunities for all members.