About
Giorgio Trombatore is an Italian author and humanitarian leader with more than three decades of international experience across Africa, Asia, and Eastern Europe.
Born in Sicily, his journey began in Mozambique in the early 1990s and has taken him through some of the world’s most challenging environments, including Rwanda, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Afghanistan, Yemen, and Ukraine.
Since 2022, he has been based in Ukraine, where he currently serves as Regional Director for Eastern Europe and Country Director for Ukraine with Project HOPE.
Beyond Humanitarian Aid: Throughout his career, Trombatore has sought to connect humanitarian action with culture, art, and human dignity. In Mali, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, in Afghanistan and Yemen, he organized local artists to create murals inside prisons, bringing color and artistic expression into environments marked by confinement. His initiatives have also included the construction of a mosque, reflecting a broader commitment to community life and cultural identity, in Ogaden Ethiopia.
Writing & History: Alongside his humanitarian work, Trombatore has maintained a lifelong passion for literature, ancient history, and the human condition. He is the author of Coy Ecce Homo, Morsi d’Africa, 21 KG, and Nelle Terre di Nod. His writing draws inspiration from personal experiences, historical reflection, and encounters with people living through extraordinary circumstances.
Beyond the Field: Over the years, he has personally supported local painters in Mali, Afghanistan, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and Yemen, helping artists develop their work and gain recognition. He believes that supporting artistic expression is another way of contributing to communities, preserving cultural identity, and building connections across borders.