Eva Vittoria Cammerino is an elected official of the Council of the Fifth Municipality of Rome. She is co-founder and Executive Director of “Prime Minister,” an Italian school with the goal of enhancing female participation in politics, where she is currently in charge of strategic development and coordinates the School of Rome with more than 30 guests and 120 girls attending. Eva is currently Head of Secretariat for the G7 Italian Presidency at the Ministry of Finance in Italy, and she has been appointed as Secretary of the Italian Party Radicali Italiani for the city of Rome.

Eva studied International Relations and European Policies in Belgium, France, Malta, and the United States and worked in Paris, Madrid, Milan, and Rome. She attended two international seminars on women and political campaigning at the International Academy of Gummersbach. She worked as Head of Office for a Member of the Italian Parliament and as Protocol officer in charge of organizing state and royal visits for the UK government.

IVLP Impact Award Project: Belli e Ribelli: Giovani che Transformano la Politica

The project is an Italian podcast and toolbox manual created by young activists with the aim of empowering more young people to actively participate in politics and civic life. Through insightful discussions and interviews with young activists, the podcast will delve into topics pertinent to today's youth, including voter engagement, policy, and grassroots activism. By amplifying the voices of young changemakers and offering resources for civic engagement, Eva’s project seeks to bridge the divide between youth and politics, inspiring a new generation of informed and engaged citizens while reinforcing democratic values and the importance of civic and political engagement.

The project has made significant progress, starting with the creation of a detailed roadmap, designing a visual identity, and organizing the project team with its partner, the Youth Council. Eva visited schools and universities to recruit for the project and launched a social media call. After evaluating all the applications and conducting interviews, she selected nine social and political activists to be featured on the podcast.

Belli e Ribelli Wesbite

“Civic and political engagement are essential for enhancing our communities and strengthening democracies. I firmly believe that through [this project’s] podcast and manual, more young people will perceive politics positively and actively participate in institutional processes, thereby fortifying our democracies and fostering greater trust in our institutions.” – Eva Vittoria Cammerino

IVLP Exchange Experience

Eva participated in the IVLP Project Youth and Civic Engagement organized by the U.S. Department of State and Meridian International Center, in partnership with San Diego Diplomacy Council, WorldOrlando, Global Ties Iowa, Global Ties Kalamazoo, and Global Minnesota.

Eva’s exchange experience led to the development of her project: “During my IVLP Youth and Civic Engagement program, I had the privilege of learning extensively and meeting truly inspiring individuals, both within my group and during our various visits. It was during…[this] program…that I first conceived this idea, particularly spurred by the discussions within our group. Many…[people] held deeply negative perceptions of politicians worldwide, which initially saddened me as an Italian politician. I endeavored to understand the factors influencing these beliefs.”

“[My IVLP] experience reaffirmed my commitment to dedicating more time to altering this [negative] narrative [of politicians]. Without a shift in perception, there is a risk that politics will not attract the best and most qualified individuals in our countries. This poses a serious threat to democracy as a form of government.” – Eva Vittoria Cammerino

U.S. Communities Visited 

San Diego; CA; Washington, DC; Orlando, FL; Iowa City, IA; Kalamazoo, MI; Minneapolis, MN

Country: Italy

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