Cristian Desimone, volunteer of the Italian Red Cross of the Gela Committee, was elected Regional Vice President and representative of the Youth of the Italian Red Cross in Sicily.
The consultations for the elections of the new regional board of directors took place on Sunday 16 June at the headquarters of the CRI Sicily Regional Committee, in Palermo.
The presidents and councilors representing the youth of the 38 Sicilian Committees were called to choose their new Regional Governance.
Cristian Desimone, 27 years old, from Mazzarino lives and works in Gela where he carries out his profession as a nurse.
He began his journey with the Italian Red Cross in 2013. Since then, he has dedicated time and energy to the development and management of the Gela Youth Committee, acquiring numerous qualifications and actively contributing to the growth of the Association. In 2020, he was elected Councilor and Youth Representative of the Gela Committee, also holding the role of Vice President.
Together with Cristian the following were elected:
regional president: Stefano Principato of the Catania Committee;
regional councilor: Egidio Tuccio of the Tirreno Nebrodi Committee;
regional councilor: Giusy Quartararo of the Palermo Committee;
regional councilor: Francesco Messina of the Syracuse Committee.
His electoral program, entitled “Relationships and Shared Paths”, focuses on:
1. Participation: Promote Active Listening and create moments of shared participation for all the young people of the Sicilian Committees.
2. Transparent and Shared Governance: Ensure inclusive governance that allows young people to be an active part in decision-making processes.
3. Youth support team: Create a strong and prepared team of Regional Representatives, led by a regional coordinator of youth activities.
4. Training: Encourage and support the training of young volunteers through level II and III courses and regional training camps.
5. Planning: Support the Territorial Committees in drafting projects to participate in tenders competition/competition at regional and national level.
6. Innovation Lab: Create an innovation laboratory to stimulate creativity and encourage the exchange of ideas and best practices.
The president: Anita Rita Lo Piano
