The non-profit organisation Butterfly Foundation was created in 2002 by Claudio Maneri, a father who decided to change his life priorities, following the loss of one daughter. Claudio’s goal is to transform the pain of a father into love for people struggling for their own survival.
On January 22nd 2004, the foundation was registered as ‘non-profit organisation’ in Italy and the ‘Butterfly’, chosen as the symbol of this process of transformation, quickly took off on a journey of love, guided by invisible hands.
Despite many implemented projects, the Butterfly Foundation team comprises a few people who intend to limit the operating costs as much as possible. Claudio, the president and legal representative of the Foundation, takes care of fundraising and the project’s promotion and implementation. Coralie, his daughter and professional photographer, is in charge of the Foundation’s image and communication, while Silvana holds the role of administrative manager.
The Butterfly foundation’s real strength registered as a non-profit organization since 2004; however, it consists of an infinite number of donors, who have become friends over time; all extraordinary people who felt in tune with this project and allowed this butterfly to fly higher and higher.