First edition of “Diventerò nel Mondo” project: the winning schools were announced in Paris
On 12 November 2025, an awards ceremony took place in Paris marking the culmination of the first edition of the “Diventerò nel Mondo” project, which is being promoted by the Bracco Foundation in collaboration with Office 5 of the Directorate General of Public and Cultural Diplomacy of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MAECI).
The aim of the project (which roughly translates as “What I am going to become in the world”) is the promotion of a pro-science culture and gender equality in STEM subjects. Geared towards students of both sexes studying in Italian public schools outside Italy, the project is designed to encourage research, collaborative teaching, and a sense of global citizenship. This first edition of the project involved 584 students from 35 classes in 10 Italian public schools based abroad, who now make up a network of young leaders and ambassadors of science and gender equality.
This youth-centred project attests to the commitment of the Bracco Foundation and MAECI to supporting the next generation of scientific talent by fostering an inclusive and international STEM culture.
The live-streamed event included a prize-giving ceremony for the schools that won the “Diventerò nel Mondo” project for 2024-2025, as well as the official announcement of the inauguration of the second edition of the project.
The event heard keynote speeches from, in order of appearance: Jeanclaude Arnod (Principal of the Italian State School in Paris), Serena Bonito (Head of SFIM Development at Office 5 of the Directorate General of Public and Cultural Diplomacy at MAECI), Gaela Bernini (Secretary General of the Bracco Foundation), Ersilia Vaudo (representing the European Space Agency, and one of the names on the list of the top 100 women experts [#100esperte]), Francesca Lambertucci (Scientific Project Coordinator of the Bracco Foundation), and Jacopo Albergoni (Italian Consul General in Paris).
The inaugural speakers at the event included Diana Bracco, Chair of the Bracco Foundation, who reminded the audience of the absolute importance of ensuring that schools provide “the young generations with cultural stimuli that increase their awareness of gender equality, scientific and social inclusion, and environmental sensitivity.”
The winning schools
Istituto Leonardo da Vinci – Primary School in Paris (France)
The pupils brought the Notre Dame de Paris Cathedral back to life by charting a voyage through history, art, and technology. By means of creative activities and with the assistance of AI for the generation of illustrations, the children highlighted the role of women in the Middle Ages and compiled an illustrated book in which the strength and ingenuity of women throughout history is celebrated and narrated from the fresh perspective of these very young and creative minds.
Istituto Galileo Galilei – Upper Secondary School in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia)
The students produced a video that directly and inventively addresses the issue of gender stereotypes in STEM subjects. By telling the stories of two queens, one from ancient times and one from the nineteenth century, the project both highlights how qualities such as intelligence, leadership, and determination transcend time and gender, and encourages reflection on the universal value of female talent.
Istituto Antonio Raimondi – Upper Secondary School in Lima (Peru)
The project showcased a gallery of Peruvian women scientists who have left a deep impression in the world of research and innovation. The students’ video recounts the histories of these women and of their important discoveries. In remembering how they were recognised for their achievements, it also presents young people with inspirational role models, and shows how science is a universal language of progress and equality.
The results
This first edition of the Diventerò nel Mondo project expands the international reach of the original Diventerò project. Thanks to the work of the three winning schools, the Manifesto has now been translated into French, Spanish and Amharic, thus furthering the global dissemination of the project's values.
The participation of these international schools also led to the collation of a series of new profiles to be added to our archive featuring exceptional women from around the world: scientists, researchers, and pioneers of social change. These women offer positive examples of talent and determination, inspire new generations, and foster a more inclusive and global scientific culture.
With the translation of the Manifesto, the research into new female role models and the completion of the final projects, the Diventerò nel Mondo project continues to expand and consolidate an international network made up of young people, schools, and institutions united by the desire to build a more equitable and better informed world.
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