Welcome Association Italy and IRIS sign a new Memorandum of Understanding
Introduction
Welcome Association Italy (WAI) and IRIS Sapienza have signed a new Memorandum of Understanding that strengthens collaboration between students, diplomacy and civil society.
A partnership designed to create concrete opportunities, stimulate dialogue and enhance the role of new generations in social and international processes.
Who is IRIS Wisdom?
IRIS is a young cultural association formed among students of the Faculty of Political Science at Sapienza University, with the aim of:
- Promote debate on domestic politics, international relations and sustainability;
- Create a dynamic and inclusive academic environment;
- Fostering the personal and professional growth of members;
- Building bridges between students, institutions and international organizations.
An association already active in student diplomacy
IRIS has already taken part in several WAI events, distinguishing itself by its preparation and collaborative spirit:
- Youth Dialogue & Diplomacy – Embassy of Nicaragua
- Dialogue: Diplomacy and New Generations
- Women and Diplomacy: Voices from the World
These participations demonstrate the association’s concrete commitment to linking the university world with the world of international relations.
What the Memorandum of Understanding provides for
The Protocol establishes a structured collaboration based on shared objectives:
1. Strengthening student participation
Students will have access to:
- Training events, conferences and seminars;
- orientation paths and activities on welfare;
- Meetings with embassies and supranational institutions.
2. Creating synergies on diplomacy and active citizenship.
WAI and IRIS will collaborate on shared activities on:
- integration and cultural mediation;
- institutional communication;
- European projects and international cooperation.
3. Promoting a more open university ecosystem
The Protocol represents a replicable model that can be extended to other associations that wish to join together to create:
- Interassociative networks;
- interdisciplinary projects;
- opportunities for training and discussion.
Why this agreement is important
The WAI-IRIS collaboration stems from a shared vision:
putting young people at the center of dialogue between institutions, diplomacy and civil society.
In a rapidly changing world, it is crucial to create spaces where new generations can:
- Developing soft skills;
- engage with professionals and representatives of the diplomatic corps;
- Turning ideas into concrete initiatives.
This Protocol is a step toward more active, informed and international participation.
Statement by Carlo Palumbo – WAI Deputy National Secretary.
“We are proud to consolidate our collaboration with IRIS Sapienza, a young entity but already capable of dialogue with the world of diplomacy.
Their participation in our events demonstrates maturity, commitment and a common vision: to bring young people closer to international relations and active citizenship.
We invite all student associations to join us: only through cooperation can we build a more inclusive and international future.”
Conclusion – An invitation to student associations.
The signing of the Protocol is not just a formality: it is the start of an open, collaborative and future-oriented path.
WAI invites all interested university associations to join this movement, helping to build shared projects, training moments and new connections with the diplomatic world.
