This erasmus+ program 'Rural Development' was so different from the past ones i have expirienced. The fact that it was training course taught me so much and gave me the opportunity to have fun at the same time, learning about the culture of North Italy, meet new people from around the world and learn the importance of rural economy and sustainability. All the people we met and their stories of their start-ups such as the spirulina production, the Mulinum start-up and hotel we stayed, the Masseria i Risi, were the best examples of sucess stories with the help of the local community. It inspired me and motivated me to believe that me and my community can change so many thing by a simple and small idea. The best part of the program was the visit of the Riace village. We met the mayor of the village amd helped us understand fully how a deserted can become the best example of hospitality and a home to so many migrants. It was a pleasure to meet all these special people and participants and being able to communicate our need through a such good organized programm. And i want to thank all the people that helped to become a reality!

Alkistis Metta, Greece, January 2022