ENGIM was founded in 1990 with the aim to support the solidarity initiatives launched by the Congregation of St. Joseph in developing countries. Its Goal: to build on the skills developed in Italy, especially in the field of vocational training, focusing on the care and the integral education of young people through educational and training activities, social gathering and job placement. ENGIM Internazionale is the section of the ENGIM that carries out support actions and cooperation projects in developing countries. It puts to good use the skills acquired in Italy, especially in the field of vocational training, giving priority to the care and an outright education of young people, through educational and training activities, social aggregation, accompaniment and work placement. ENGIM is recognized as an NGO (Non Governmental Organization) and it operates in 16 countries: Italy, Albania, Ghana, Guinea Bissau, Mali, Sierra Leone, Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Bolivia, Libano, Siria, Kenya, Senegal and Mexico, with direct interventions especially to vocational education, but also the reception and care of disadvantaged people. ENGIM is a member of the COP, the Consortium of the Piedmont NGOs, as well as the FOCSIV, the Federation of Christian Organizations for International Voluntary Service. It adheres to the Association of Italian NGOs and Concord Italia, the Platform of Italian NGOs in Europe.