Tag Archives: Voyage of Discovery

Italian American WW2 Hero: Joseph Anthony Longo

Posted on February 11, 2021 by niaforg

Launched in 2020 to remember the 75th anniversary of the end of World War II, NIAF is recognizing Italian Americans who sacrificed, served and defended peace, freedom and democracy during the war through the #IAWW2Heroes initiative.  This entry is a … Continue reading →

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Reflections – The Ambassador Peter F. Secchia Voyage of Discovery (VOD)

Posted on June 5, 2020 by niaforg

-In light of the 2020 VOD being cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic- By Anthony Pizzo, Alumnus of the 2002 Gift of Discovery/Voyage of Discovery In 2002, I had the life changing honor to go to NIAF’s Voyage of Discovery … Continue reading →

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The Legacy of Falcone and Borsellino

Posted on June 20, 2017 by niaforg

Yesterday, NIAF’s 2017 Voyage of Discovery (VOD) program – a group of Italian American college students brought to Italy by NIAF on an all-expenses-paid, two-week trip to rediscover their heritage – visited the Mayor of Palermo, Leoluca Orlando, as well … Continue reading →

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