Scarp de' tenis

Scarp de' tenis is an Italian non-profit street newspaper founded in Milan in 1994 by advertising professional Pietro Greppi. Its name is inspired by the title of Enzo Jannacci's song "El portava i scarp del tennis". The first editor was Paolo Lambruschi. After publishing 14 issues, the project was transferred at the end of 1995 to Caritas Ambrosiana; at the beginning of 1996 Cooperativa Oltre, the communication structure of Caritas Ambrosiana, became the publisher, and distribution initially took place in central Milan. The paper was relaunched in March 1996 with issue No. 1 of the new edition. Over the following decades Scarp de' tenis expanded to other Italian cities: Turin (with the association Opportunanda) and Naples (with the cooperative La Locomotiva) between the late 1990s and early 2000s, Genoa (Fondazione Auxilium) around the end of 2005, and from 2008, in collaboration with Caritas Italiana, new editorial offices opened in Vicenza, Rimini, Florence, Catania and Palermo. The magazine also reached the streets of Como, Bergamo, Verona, Salerno and Venice. Paolo Brivio succeeded Lambruschi as editor, and a second graphic redesign came with issue No. 187 in 2014 under editor Stefano Lampertico. In 2015 the magazine joined the International Network of Street Papers (INSP). In 2018 its stories became the core of a four-episode television programme, "Scarp de' tenis - Incontri sulla strada", broadcast on Tv2000, hosted by Giacomo Poretti and directed by Ranuccio Sodi. Many prominent Italian journalists have contributed to Scarp de' tenis. From 2015 until his death, Gianni Mura wrote a regular column; Piero Colaprico, Giangiacomo Schiavi, Giorgio Terruzzi, Alex Corlazzoli, Paolo Lambruschi and Bianca Stancanelli also have regular columns in each issue. The publication has received numerous awards, including the Ambrogino d'oro from the City of Milan in 2014, the Premiolino journalism prize in June 2015, the Premio Speciale from the Premio Internazionale Biagio Agnes in February 2017, the Special News Service INSP Award 2017 for an interview with Pope Francis, the Premio Buone Notizie 2019 for editor Stefano Lampertico, the Premio Ucsi Natale Special Prize in December 2019, and the INSP Award for best cover on 11 September 2024 at the INSP Global Summit. Today Scarp de' tenis remains a monthly street magazine sold by vendors who are homeless or socially excluded, offering them a legitimate income and a voice. It is published by Caritas Ambrosiana and distributed across numerous Italian cities, continuing its mission of social inclusion and quality journalism.

Scarp de' tenis was founded in Milan in 1994 by advertising professional Pietro Greppi, who chose the name inspired by Enzo Jannacci's song "El portava i scarp del tennis". The first editor was Paolo Lambruschi. After 14 issues, at the end of 1995 the project was transferred to Caritas Ambrosiana. At the beginning of 1996 Cooperativa Oltre, the communication structure of Caritas Ambrosiana, became the publisher, and initial distribution took place in central Milan. The magazine was renewed in March 1996 with issue No. 1 of the new edition. Between the late 1990s and early 2000s, Scarp de' tenis was also published in other cities such as Turin (with the association Opportunanda) and Naples (with the cooperative La Locomotiva). Around the end of 2005 it reached Genoa (Fondazione Auxilium). In 2008 it began collaborating with Caritas Italiana, opening new editorial offices in Vicenza, Rimini, Florence, Catania and Palermo. During this period the magazine was edited by Paolo Brivio, who succeeded the first editor Lambruschi. Over the years the magazine also reached the streets of Como, Bergamo, Verona, Salerno and Venice. A second graphic redesign took place with issue No. 187 under new editor Stefano Lampertico in 2014. In 2015 the magazine joined the International Network of Street Papers (INSP). In 2018 its stories became the heart of a four-episode television programme, "Scarp de' tenis - Incontri sulla strada", broadcast on Tv2000, hosted by Giacomo Poretti and directed by Ranuccio Sodi. Many important Italian journalism figures have been associated with Scarp de' tenis. From 2015 until his death, Gianni Mura wrote a regular column. The magazine features regular columns by Piero Colaprico, Giangiacomo Schiavi, Giorgio Terruzzi, Alex Corlazzoli, Paolo Lambruschi and Bianca Stancanelli. The publication has received numerous awards: in 2014 the City of Milan awarded it the Ambrogino d'oro; in June 2015 the editorial staff received the Premiolino journalism prize; in 2016 the editor Stefano Lampertico received the Il Campione prize promoted by City Angels; in February 2017 the jury of the Premio Internazionale Biagio Agnes awarded Scarp de' tenis the Premio Speciale; on 18 August 2017 it won the Special News Service INSP Award 2017 for the most translated and shared street magazine article of the year, thanks to an interview with Pope Francis in February 2017; on 10 January 2019 the Premio Buone Notizie 2019 was announced for editor Stefano Lampertico; on 6 December 2019 the Premio Ucsi Natale jury awarded the Special Prize "Giornalisti e società - La professione giornalistica al servizio dell’uomo" to Scarp de' tenis; and on 11 September 2024, at the INSP Global Summit, Scarp de' tenis won the INSP Award for best cover.

• 2024

  Wins INSP Award for best cover at the INSP Global Summit.

• 2019

  Editor Stefano Lampertico receives Premio Buone Notizie; magazine awarded Premio Ucsi Natale Special Prize.

• 2018

  Stories become the basis of four-episode TV programme 'Scarp de' tenis - Incontri sulla strada' on Tv2000.

• 2017

  Awarded Premio Speciale by Premio Internazionale Biagio Agnes; wins Special News Service INSP Award for interview with Pope Francis.

• 2016

  Editor Stefano Lampertico receives Il Campione prize from City Angels.

• 2015

  Joins the International Network of Street Papers (INSP); awarded Premiolino journalism prize.

• 2014

  Second graphic redesign with issue No. 187 under editor Stefano Lampertico; awarded Ambrogino d'oro by the City of Milan.

• 2008

  Begins collaboration with Caritas Italiana, opening new editorial offices in Vicenza, Rimini, Florence, Catania and Palermo.

• 2005

  Publication expands to Genoa with Fondazione Auxilium.

• 1996

  Cooperativa Oltre becomes publisher; magazine relaunched in March with issue No. 1 of the new edition.

• 1995

  After 14 issues, the project is transferred to Caritas Ambrosiana.

• 1994

  Scarp de' tenis founded in Milan by Pietro Greppi; first editor Paolo Lambruschi.

Non-profit street newspaper focused on social inclusion, sold by homeless and socially excluded vendors; known for quality journalism and contributions from prominent Italian journalists.

• Scarp de' tenis monthly magazine

  Non-profit street newspaper sold by homeless and socially excluded vendors in various Italian cities.

• Scarp de' tenis website and podcast

  Online platform featuring articles, podcasts and digital content.

1. 1Blog de Tenis – Il mensile della stradascarpdetenis.it
2. 2Scarp de' tenis - Wikipediait.wikipedia.org
3. 3Scarp de' tenis - Wikidatawikidata.org