Let me introduce myself: my name is Mariaenza Di Lena, I am 28 years old, I am from Molise, and I am currently involved as a volunteer in the Interreg Volunteer Youth project.
Right from the start, I found it really interesting to take part in a project like this, full of ideas and inspiration to broaden my cultural background.
I started my volunteer experience on January 12th, and from the very beginning I realized how rewarding and important it could be for me.
I’m working on the HEVON project. This project aims to promote extra virgin olive oil and improve the competitiveness of stakeholders in Italy, Albania, and Montenegro through the creation of an oil trolley, an oil menu, and a guide. So, every day I’m in contact with six Italian and international partners.
Through the active involvement of all partners, both project and associated partners , as well as the various companies, and through meetings and brainstorming sessions, we will organize events aimed at promoting extra virgin olive oil while preserving the cultural identity of the territories where it is produced.
At the moment, I work on the administrative and bureaucratic part of the HEVON project. I feel very welcomed. The people here are kind and helpful, and they explain everything to me.
I feel very lucky to be actively involved in this project, and I hope to broaden my cultural horizons, connect with realities different from my own, and continue this experience in the best possible way.
– Mariaenza, IVY Project Partner at the Unione dei Comuni Basso Biferno – UCBB, for the Interreg IPA South Adriatic project HEVON – High quality EVO oil Network of competitive MSMEs in South Adriatic
