Amici di Angal

Founded in 2001 by Mario and Claudia Marsiaj, Amici di Angal is a non-profit organization based in Verona, Italy. With over 40 years of dedicated volunteer work in Northern Uganda, Dr. Mario Marsiaj, also the founder of the Tropical Diseases Center in Negrar, continues to spend several months each year in the village of Angal, in the West Nile region of Uganda, alongside his wife Claudia.

The aim is rooted in providing sustainable support to the local community of Angal. Initially focusing on healthcare, our efforts alongside St. Luke’s Hospital have helped it become the twelfth busiest hospital in Uganda. Today, we extend our commitment beyond healthcare to encompass various social projects that address critical local needs.

The Trees Project exemplify our dedication to environmental conservation and community empowerment. By combining local expertise with international partnerships, we strive to create lasting positive impacts on both the environment and the lives of individuals in Northern Uganda.

The team

We are professionals and volunteers dedicated to environmental conservation and community development. Our team blends local knowledge with international experience to lead reforestation efforts. Each member plays a crucial role in the success of our mission. Meet the individuals working to restore the Nebbi District’s landscape and support its communities.

	Piero Marsiaj	Project Manager	piero@thetreesproject.org
	Giulia Carollo	Fundraiser	giulia@thetreesproject.org
	Deogratias Ofoyrwoth	Social Project Officer	deo@thetreesproject.org
	Pablo Rodriguez	Project Coordinator & PR Specialist	pablo@thetreesproject.org
	Carlo Piccillo	Project Coordinator & GIS Analyst	carlo@thetreesproject.org

Piero Marsiaj Piero is an IT person with some scientific background (a degree in Astronomy). He grew up in Uganda following his parents who worked there as volunteers for 17 years. He is now serving in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Rome and he’s the president of the non-profit organization Amici di Angal, the main funder of the rural hospital St. Luke in Angal, Uganda. He’s married, father of Alessandro, a musician, and Gaia, a lab researcher in art conservation and restoration.

Giulia Carollo Giulia firmly believes that curiosity and solidarity change people and the world. With a degree in Local and Global Cooperation and Development, she has been involved in fundraising and social project writing for over 5 years. She has chosen to work in the nonprofit world to give substance to the incurable idealist in herself.

Deogratias Ofoyrwoth Deo is a devoted Ugandan from Angal, now living in Nebbi District, West Nile. As a married father of four, he is pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Business Management and Accounting. His strong commitment to supporting underprivileged communities is clear in his current role, reflecting his alignment of community-focused values with his academic and professional goals.

Pablo Rodriguez Pablo born in Spain, is currently living in Germany, and is licensed in performing arts. He has lived and worked, mainly, as a Customer Experience manager in several Countries around the World. With a natural passion for diverse cultures, and a personal love relationship with Africa, his goal is to improve the life in the planet one little step at a time. He aims to bring his skills to anything that could be beneficial to make the World a better place. “I am because we are” is his life Motto.

Carlo Piccillo Carlo is originally from Italy. As he came of age, he left home to immerse himself in German culture. His journey took him across various places, including Spain and Malta, where he worked and studied. He holds a Master’s degree in Design of Sustainable Tourism Systems and is currently based in Berlin. He has extensive experience in project management with communities and combines his strong language skills with IT proficiency. His aim is to understand and apply the value of interconnection.

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For general enquiries, please write to info@thetreesproject.org