Hello! My name is Andrea Ciantar, I am from southern Italy (Puglia), but of Greek origin, from my father, and Maltese, from my grandfather. I am a sociologist expert in autobiographical methodologies (I studied at the Free University of Autobiography in Anghiari, in Tuscany). I became passionate about autobiographical methodologies driven by the need to write about myself, and then from here I arrived at the collection of life stories, and then digital storytelling, video interviews, etc. If I could I would do nothing in life but collect life stories! This is why I wanted to create, together with other people, the StoryAP portal. I look forward to collaborating with volunteers from around the world on exciting story projects!

Hello world! Ciao mondo! My name is Antonio Tiso I was born in Verona, the city of Romeo and Juliet, and grew up in Piemonte, an Italian region known for its great wines and cheeses that I like so much! I am a professional photographer, a photography teacher and journalist based in Rome. During the past ten years I have been working both in Italy and abroad, collaborating with multimedia companies, magazines, newspapers, NGO and non-profit organizations. My favourite projects are related to human rights, cultural themes, environmental and social issues. I go on looking for the intimate truth of the stories. Since 2008 I am member of the association Storie di Mondi Possibili.
Looking forward to collaborating with volunteers from all over the world on new story projects!

Hi there! I’m Jessica Eterno and I come from Benevento, a small town in southern Italy, but I’ve been living in Rome for almost three years now. I studied in Napoli where I got my philosophy degree and I worked and studied in England and in France. I am passionate about photography, literature and visual art in general. My passion for human thinking combined with my passion for languages has always nourished my attention and my willingness to listen. That’s why I’m thrilled about the idea of collecting and reporting stories from all around the world. I can’t wait to work with a group of volunteers from all Europe!

Hello! My name is Claudia Liberato. I was born in Naples, my father’s hometown and when I was 11 my family moved to Rome, my mother’s hometown. I am a professional educator, counselor and expert in autobiographical metododologies. I studied at the Free University of Autobiography in Anghiari, Tuscany where I learnt how to listen and write a story of a person or of a community. I plan and lead autobiographical and biographical storytelling workshops where participants can tell their stories using pen and paper, or personal computer, a pencil for drawing, a camera to take pictures, or a video camera to realise short videos. I am member of Storie di Mondi Possibili Association and I am excited to collect stories, thanks to your contribution, from all over europe.

Hello! My name is Sveva and I am from Padua, a city near Venice. I work for the cooperative ConTatto Cemea Veneto. I have a degree in Science and materials for the conservation and restoration of cultural heritage. I like art, I love going to museums. I like travelling and going on adventures.

Hello there! My name is Alexandra Trancă, and I come from a small town in the south of Romania. I am a high school student in my final year and I am hoping to study arts in the near future. For me art is important, and I think that some of the best stories are told through it. Being part of this project is a great opportunity for me to learn and study the stories of the people around us and help sharing them. I can not help but be exited about the future stories we can all share.

Hello! Salut! Despite all the names on the left just call me Alex (Volentiru). I’m a very young and enthusiastic person from the south of Vâlcea county, but I tend to travel to other places to get involved in all kinds of things, since I also got a scholarship to be an exchange student abroad as an 11th grader. I’m not yet doing something for a living so I’ll just jump in and say what I’m passionate about. I like photography, and I tend to take a lot of pictures from places I visit, because that’s the best way to remember something, because a picture will bring back memories. Like anyone else, I also love music, traveling and all sort of topics I get to talk to someone about, especially when I learn about new things. I also like talking, because I talk a lot and I think I might be a good speaker, but I’m not really sure about it. I’m very excited to see how this is going to turn out and get to work with all the volunteers!

I’m Alexandra and I’m a creative, ambitious and beauty-loving person.

Hello, my name is Julienne. I’m from France (Paris), of chinese origin. I am working in an Association in France, M3(M-Cube), where I was a Civic Service Volunteer. I graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Sorbonne University (Paris VI).
I like listening to other people telling their stories.
Thanks to all the partners and volunteers of the YoMEM project. Thanks to this project, during the LTTA, I was able to learn a lot, to listen to other people’s stories, to learn to communicate and work in groups, to edit videos and to take pictures. It is a real job and a good personal development!