The date was February 29, 2016. At Terminal 5 of Fiumicino, 97 refugees arrived from Lebanon. The majority of these refugees were Syrian families who were escaping the ongoing conflict and would not have been able to reach Europe without the perilous journeys across the Mediterranean Sea, as many of their companions had done. It was the start of a joyful story: humanitarian corridors arranged by the Community of Sant'Egidio, the Waldensian Table, and the Federation of Evangelical Churches in Italy, the first country in Europe to allow them. The deal with the State called for the issuing of humanitarian visas to refugees deemed "vulnerable" and fleeing war. Promoting organizations were accountable for securing accommodation, facilitating integration through language acquisition, enrolling children in school, and initiating professional careers. Alternatively, autonomy and integration into Italian society are achieved shortly after obtaining refugee status and entering in a regular, secure manner for oneself (via a regular scheduled flight) and for others (the Italians they welcome). Throughout the years, the effort has received various awards for excellent practices. It is now ten years old, and it has welcomed 8592 people, including 7462 in Italy and 1130 in Europe. In addition to Syrians, the refugees include Afghans, Eritreans, Sudanese, Somalis, Yemenis, and, finally, Palestinians from Gaza.