The Ragusani nel Mondo association is a private body, established by notarial deed dated 13-12-91. It has social and voluntary purposes for Sicilian emigrants and immigrants, according to the principles of Christian solidarity. It carries out an intense action of welfare orientation, cultural, and liaison with fellow countrymen living abroad.

It is an instrument of service and reference, of proposal and connection with the Institutions. It is an independent Organization, linked to a network of Associations of Ragusani established in various Nations of the World, which report to the mother reality of Ragusa, but its action has indifferently involved over time also numerous communities of Sicilians.