In September 2025, RESU welcomed its very first interns, Giorgia and Alice, through a collaboration with AlbanianSkills – National Association for Skills Competitions.
For one month, they were part of our everyday rhythm: learning what it means to run a youth-led NGO, contributing to our mission, and bringing their energy into every step we took together.
But this was no ordinary internship.
We started with the basics:
What is a non-profit? Why do they matter in society? What makes RESU different? From day one, we wanted them to feel like insiders not observers. And they did.
Their work was divided between office-based learning and real-life fieldwork.
They joined us at a Cleanup Action in the Ishmi Delta, where we collected over 100kg of plastic. The waste didn’t just disappear, it was sent to RecycAl Albania, a circular economy park where Giorgia and Alice had the chance to see exactly how waste is sorted, treated, and given a second life.
They also joined us in a moment of local philanthropy. As the school year started, we organized a donation of school materials for children in rural areas. Giorgia and Alice helped collect and deliver the packages, and witnessed how small actions can spark big smiles.
Internally, they worked on project development, learning how we go from an idea to a concept note. They even conducted their own mini-study, comparing how NGOs are structured and operate in Italy vs. Albania.
And of course they discovered petulla. Every morning. No regrets.
🌿 Their words:
Giorgia:
“This work experience was like diving into a sea of laughter and commitments. I discovered I was capable of much more than I thought. I would take this dive again a thousand times without regrets.”
Alice:
“Being in the RESU environment, I felt welcomed, protected, and always listened to just like at home. It was a fun experience that allowed me to meet truly special people.”
We’re deeply grateful for their time, their effort, and the kindness they brought with them. This was our first experience hosting international interns, but certainly not our last.
Because when people care, they don’t just visit a place they become part of it.
