The association was founded in July 2013 in Genoa by a group of young people who share experiences, common interests and the same sense of belonging to the world. 

The motivation that drives P.E.CO. to start this adventure is the will to give young people from Liguria the opportunity to live international and educational experiences, distinguishing itself as one of the few organisations active on the territory in the field of Youth Exchanges and the only one active for the European Solidarity Corps.

The association works in synergy with non-profit organisations and public institutions at local level. P.E.CO. deals with the planning and coordination of international mobility and volunteering projects promoted by the European Community such as cultural exchanges, training courses and European voluntary service.