Innovation for social impact
We give direct support to Nonprofit Organisations, projects and companies who make a positive social impact through innovation. We operate principally by offering our support, above all, in technology and marketing, to help the promotion and foundraising for individuals and associations that have interesting projects.
Some supported projects
FONDAZIONE AZIONE POSTI LIBERI
2016
In 2016 we supported the project “Legal protection” aiming to guarantee legal assistance and protection for unaccompanied migrant minors and particularly vulnerable people seeking asylum in the Canton Ticino.
HUMAN RIGHTS FILM FESTIVAL
2016-2024
We've supported this international Film Festival aiming to sensitize the audience on the respect of human rights, through a quality film programme and discussion forum involving young generations.
TEDXMILANO
2016-2022
To promote the spread of innovative ideas, lastminute foundation chose to be a partner of TedXMilano — the Italian Ted Talks — from 2016 to 2022, enabling free participation for young people from disadvantaged backgrounds and organizing dedicated workshops. In 2022, thanks to the foundation's support, a workshop on emotional and planning skills was also organized, attended by a group of young patients supported by the Minotauro Center in Milan.
ENDEAVOR ITALIA
2016-2022
Our first step to support hi-impact entrepreneurship, thanks to our partnership with Endeavor Italia, between 2016 and 2022.
YOUTH FOR TECHNOLOGY
2019
In 2019, lastminute foundation supported the Women Entrepreneurs and Mobile Value Added Service program to help women gain access to business and technology, preparing them to achieve their goals in terms of business growth, diversification, and additional income. The mission of Youth for Technology Foundation is to create and enrich learning communities where the appropriate use of technology can create opportunities for marginalized youth
STARTUP AFRICA ROADTRIP
2021
In 2012 lastminute foundation supported the Startup Africa Roadtrip project, a non-profit initiative promoted by the BeEntrepreneurs Association under the patronage of the Italian Embassy in Uganda. The project aims to create a "bridge" between high-impact innovation ecosystems in East Africa and Europe.
UKRAINIAN RED CROSS
2022
In March 2022, we supported the Ukrainian Red Cross through a direct donation and by creating a dedicated fundraising page to support on-the-ground aid for victims of the war.
IMPACT HUB TICINO
2022-2025
Since 2022, we have been supporting Impact Hub Ticino, an association founded with the goal of fostering the development of new initiatives with a positive impact on the Ticino region.
SWISS RED CROSS
2022
In 2022, we supported the summer activities organized by the Swiss Red Cross for children seeking asylum and from war-affected countries
ASSOCIAZIONE CONTATTO
2023
In 2023, we supported the project “Diritto alla crescita, costruiamo il nostro futuro”, an initiative aimed at promoting the well-being and healthy development of families by strengthening parenting skills, preventing traumatic situations, and protecting children's rights through a community-based and participatory approach
NON PROFIT WOMEN CAMP
2024-2025
In 2024 and 2025, we supported Non Profit Women Camp, the only event in Italy dedicated to women in the non-profit sector. The initiative aims to bring prominent speakers to explore topics aligned with our values, such as sustainability, diversity & inclusion, and equity in the development of new technologies
THEODORA FOUNDATION
2024-2025
We supported the 2024 and 2025 editions of the event “Caccia al Tesoro con Theodora” organized by the Theodora Foundation, which brings moments of play, listening, and relief to hospitalized children through personalized visits by the 'Dream Doctors'—professional artists employed and specially trained by the Foundation to work in pediatric wards
COMMUNITY CENTER CALICANTUS
2024-2025
In 2024 and 2025, the foundation supported the Calicantus Center, a socialization center run by the Municipality of Chiasso (CH) dedicated to families and migrants. Thanks to the foundation’s support, the center was able to organize shared dinners, creating opportunities for community gathering and exchange, and the staff received training in fundraising and communication.
SUPPORT AND SUSTAIN CHILDREN
2025
In 2025, the Foundation decided to support the association Support and Sustain Children, particularly through the Espero Programme — an initiative dedicated to training and supporting Syrian women engineers engaged in developing sustainable innovation projects for the rehabilitation and regeneration of their local communities. The Foundation contributed both through a donation and by organizing mentorship sessions in collaboration with lastminute.com. These mentorship activities, led by employees of the Foundation together with colleagues from the Group as part of their corporate volunteering days, covered topics such as business planning, English conversation, and public speaking, providing participants with practical tools to strengthen their professional skills.
FONDAZIONE AZIONE POSTI LIBERI
2016
In 2016 we supported the project “Legal protection” aiming to guarantee legal assistance and protection for unaccompanied migrant minors and particularly vulnerable people seeking asylum in the Canton Ticino.
HUMAN RIGHTS FILM FESTIVAL
2016-2024
We've supported this international Film Festival aiming to sensitize the audience on the respect of human rights, through a quality film programme and discussion forum involving young generations.
TEDXMILANO
2016-2022
To promote the spread of innovative ideas, lastminute foundation chose to be a partner of TedXMilano — the Italian Ted Talks — from 2016 to 2022, enabling free participation for young people from disadvantaged backgrounds and organizing dedicated workshops. In 2022, thanks to the foundation's support, a workshop on emotional and planning skills was also organized, attended by a group of young patients supported by the Minotauro Center in Milan.
ENDEAVOR ITALIA
2016-2022
Our first step to support hi-impact entrepreneurship, thanks to our partnership with Endeavor Italia, between 2016 and 2022.
YOUTH FOR TECHNOLOGY
2019
In 2019, lastminute foundation supported the Women Entrepreneurs and Mobile Value Added Service program to help women gain access to business and technology, preparing them to achieve their goals in terms of business growth, diversification, and additional income. The mission of Youth for Technology Foundation is to create and enrich learning communities where the appropriate use of technology can create opportunities for marginalized youth
STARTUP AFRICA ROADTRIP
2021
In 2012 lastminute foundation supported the Startup Africa Roadtrip project, a non-profit initiative promoted by the BeEntrepreneurs Association under the patronage of the Italian Embassy in Uganda. The project aims to create a "bridge" between high-impact innovation ecosystems in East Africa and Europe.
UKRAINIAN RED CROSS
2022
In March 2022, we supported the Ukrainian Red Cross through a direct donation and by creating a dedicated fundraising page to support on-the-ground aid for victims of the war.
IMPACT HUB TICINO
2022-2025
Since 2022, we have been supporting Impact Hub Ticino, an association founded with the goal of fostering the development of new initiatives with a positive impact on the Ticino region.
SWISS RED CROSS
2022
In 2022, we supported the summer activities organized by the Swiss Red Cross for children seeking asylum and from war-affected countries
ASSOCIAZIONE CONTATTO
2023
In 2023, we supported the project “Diritto alla crescita, costruiamo il nostro futuro”, an initiative aimed at promoting the well-being and healthy development of families by strengthening parenting skills, preventing traumatic situations, and protecting children's rights through a community-based and participatory approach
NON PROFIT WOMEN CAMP
2024-2025
In 2024 and 2025, we supported Non Profit Women Camp, the only event in Italy dedicated to women in the non-profit sector. The initiative aims to bring prominent speakers to explore topics aligned with our values, such as sustainability, diversity & inclusion, and equity in the development of new technologies
THEODORA FOUNDATION
2024-2025
We supported the 2024 and 2025 editions of the event “Caccia al Tesoro con Theodora” organized by the Theodora Foundation, which brings moments of play, listening, and relief to hospitalized children through personalized visits by the 'Dream Doctors'—professional artists employed and specially trained by the Foundation to work in pediatric wards
COMMUNITY CENTER CALICANTUS
2024-2025
In 2024 and 2025, the foundation supported the Calicantus Center, a socialization center run by the Municipality of Chiasso (CH) dedicated to families and migrants. Thanks to the foundation’s support, the center was able to organize shared dinners, creating opportunities for community gathering and exchange, and the staff received training in fundraising and communication.
SUPPORT AND SUSTAIN CHILDREN
2025
In 2025, the Foundation decided to support the association Support and Sustain Children, particularly through the Espero Programme — an initiative dedicated to training and supporting Syrian women engineers engaged in developing sustainable innovation projects for the rehabilitation and regeneration of their local communities. The Foundation contributed both through a donation and by organizing mentorship sessions in collaboration with lastminute.com. These mentorship activities, led by employees of the Foundation together with colleagues from the Group as part of their corporate volunteering days, covered topics such as business planning, English conversation, and public speaking, providing participants with practical tools to strengthen their professional skills.
FONDAZIONE AZIONE POSTI LIBERI
2016
In 2016 we supported the project “Legal protection” aiming to guarantee legal assistance and protection for unaccompanied migrant minors and particularly vulnerable people seeking asylum in the Canton Ticino.
HUMAN RIGHTS FILM FESTIVAL
2016-2024
We've supported this international Film Festival aiming to sensitize the audience on the respect of human rights, through a quality film programme and discussion forum involving young generations.
TEDXMILANO
2016-2022
To promote the spread of innovative ideas, lastminute foundation chose to be a partner of TedXMilano — the Italian Ted Talks — from 2016 to 2022, enabling free participation for young people from disadvantaged backgrounds and organizing dedicated workshops. In 2022, thanks to the foundation's support, a workshop on emotional and planning skills was also organized, attended by a group of young patients supported by the Minotauro Center in Milan.
ENDEAVOR ITALIA
2016-2022
Our first step to support hi-impact entrepreneurship, thanks to our partnership with Endeavor Italia, between 2016 and 2022.
YOUTH FOR TECHNOLOGY
2019
In 2019, lastminute foundation supported the Women Entrepreneurs and Mobile Value Added Service program to help women gain access to business and technology, preparing them to achieve their goals in terms of business growth, diversification, and additional income. The mission of Youth for Technology Foundation is to create and enrich learning communities where the appropriate use of technology can create opportunities for marginalized youth
STARTUP AFRICA ROADTRIP
2021
In 2012 lastminute foundation supported the Startup Africa Roadtrip project, a non-profit initiative promoted by the BeEntrepreneurs Association under the patronage of the Italian Embassy in Uganda. The project aims to create a "bridge" between high-impact innovation ecosystems in East Africa and Europe.
UKRAINIAN RED CROSS
2022
In March 2022, we supported the Ukrainian Red Cross through a direct donation and by creating a dedicated fundraising page to support on-the-ground aid for victims of the war.
IMPACT HUB TICINO
2022-2025
Since 2022, we have been supporting Impact Hub Ticino, an association founded with the goal of fostering the development of new initiatives with a positive impact on the Ticino region.
SWISS RED CROSS
2022
In 2022, we supported the summer activities organized by the Swiss Red Cross for children seeking asylum and from war-affected countries
ASSOCIAZIONE CONTATTO
2023
In 2023, we supported the project “Diritto alla crescita, costruiamo il nostro futuro”, an initiative aimed at promoting the well-being and healthy development of families by strengthening parenting skills, preventing traumatic situations, and protecting children's rights through a community-based and participatory approach
NON PROFIT WOMEN CAMP
2024-2025
In 2024 and 2025, we supported Non Profit Women Camp, the only event in Italy dedicated to women in the non-profit sector. The initiative aims to bring prominent speakers to explore topics aligned with our values, such as sustainability, diversity & inclusion, and equity in the development of new technologies
THEODORA FOUNDATION
2024-2025
We supported the 2024 and 2025 editions of the event “Caccia al Tesoro con Theodora” organized by the Theodora Foundation, which brings moments of play, listening, and relief to hospitalized children through personalized visits by the 'Dream Doctors'—professional artists employed and specially trained by the Foundation to work in pediatric wards
COMMUNITY CENTER CALICANTUS
2024-2025
In 2024 and 2025, the foundation supported the Calicantus Center, a socialization center run by the Municipality of Chiasso (CH) dedicated to families and migrants. Thanks to the foundation’s support, the center was able to organize shared dinners, creating opportunities for community gathering and exchange, and the staff received training in fundraising and communication.
SUPPORT AND SUSTAIN CHILDREN
2025
In 2025, the Foundation decided to support the association Support and Sustain Children, particularly through the Espero Programme — an initiative dedicated to training and supporting Syrian women engineers engaged in developing sustainable innovation projects for the rehabilitation and regeneration of their local communities. The Foundation contributed both through a donation and by organizing mentorship sessions in collaboration with lastminute.com. These mentorship activities, led by employees of the Foundation together with colleagues from the Group as part of their corporate volunteering days, covered topics such as business planning, English conversation, and public speaking, providing participants with practical tools to strengthen their professional skills.
I WOULD LIKE TO MAKE A DONATION
If you like our projects and share our values you can contribute with a simple click
donate now