Italy
Giobbe Covatta has worked alongside Amref for decades and has been the historic face of Amref Italia since its early years, combining his artistic career — as an actor, comedian, writer, and author of theatre shows, television programmes, and books — with a constant commitment to raising awareness of major social issues.
A tireless traveller and attentive observer of the complexities of the African continent, he uses his direct and often provocative humour to bring difficult topics to a wider audience, from inequality and poverty to environmental issues and children’s rights.
Over the years, he has taken part in numerous awareness-raising, fundraising, and communication campaigns, making an important contribution to promoting Amref’s work and engaging individuals and communities in supporting projects across Africa.