Cras Onlus is an independent organisation, no profit making and based on social cohesion and  non-violence  principles. It aims at promoting social and economic inclusion and human rights protection, with a special focus on children, migrants and women. To reach this goal, it supports the development of a multicultural society through the collaboration among people who pursue ideals of equity and justice. Cras onlus designs and develops its interventions always applying a specific gender approach and taking into consideration “cultural diversities".

CRAS scarl began its activities in 1983 working on research, project design and management, training, monitoring and follow-up, evaluation and technical assistance both at national and international level. In January 2005, following the reform of the company law, CRAS has been transformed in CRAS SpA. Some of CRAS SpA partners have established CRAS Onlus whose statute has been registered on the 4th of February 2005 getting a branch of business, coherent with the no profit legal status.