Landmark Name: Scuola elementare Round Table di Amaro
Type: Community Service Project; School
Association: Round Table Italy
Location: S.E. “Round Table”, Via Centro Studi, 2, 33020 Amaro (UD) Italy
On May 6, 1976, a powerful earthquake struck the Friuli region of northeastern Italy, causing widespread devastation and loss of life. Thousands were left homeless, and entire communities faced the daunting task of rebuilding from the ruins.
One of the many buildings damaged in the disaster was the elementary school in Amaro, which was declared unsafe and unusable. As a result, classes had to be held in temporary facilities throughout the following school year.
In the summer of 1976, members of the newly established Round Table 24 in Udine contacted the local administration of Amaro to discuss rebuilding the school.
The Round Table club generously funded the entire construction of a new school building, which was completed in record time and officially inaugurated on September 18, 1977.
Their support didn’t stop with the building. In the years that followed, the school was equipped with state-of-the-art teaching tools and materials, including well-stocked laboratories for audiovisual learning, photography, music, and computing, significantly enhancing the school’s educational offerings.
The Round Table’s commitment has remained strong. Even decades after the earthquake, they continue to support the school by providing educational materials and equipment, and by organizing the annual school trip to Italian cities that host Round Table clubs.
Every year around Christmas, a group of members from Round Table Udine visits the students and teachers. This now-traditional visit reflects a deep and lasting friendship, making it a truly unique and meaningful partnership.