Lorenza De Luna
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Function
Project and Fundraising Officer
Email
deluna@democracy-international.org
Organisation
Democracy International
Summary
Lorenza De Luna is the Project & Fundraising Officer at Democracy International, where she works with an EU-wide network of partners for the ideation and implementation of innovative projects to enhance citizens’ participation.
Biography
Lorenza De Luna studied International Studies at Leiden University and Applied Human Rights at the Vienna Angewandte University with a specialisation in child rights and transitional justice. Before joining Democracy International, she engaged in several projects on the issues such as for the UN GSCDL, Human Rights Space and the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs with a realistic vision of an inclusive and just society.
She has expertise in developing and managing participatory tools and projects, as well as in organising workshops and artistic events. She is experienced in inter-cultural communication and cooperation.
Responsibilities:
- Management and coordination of EU projects and organisation of events in the format of Citizens’ Assemblies, with artistic components
- Ideation and design of project proposals at the EU and global level.
- Building alliances with CSOs, local and international Institutes, and public entity representatives for project cooperation.
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Democracy means community and participation. It is a living space where every voice matters and people come together to shape a shared future. It is about inclusion, equal opportunities, and collective responsibility to build a just and respectful society where everyone can belong and contribute.