Andrea Castorina
About Andrea Castorina
Andrea Castorina serves as the Head of Protection Gender and AAP at the World Food Programme, bringing over a decade of experience in managing protection programs in conflict and post-conflict settings. She has held various roles in international organizations and NGOs, focusing on protection, gender, and accountability to affected populations.
Current Role at World Food Programme
Andrea Castorina currently serves as the Head of Protection Gender and AAP at the World Food Programme. She has held this position since 2022, working from Cairo, Egypt. In her role, she provides strategic leadership and oversight on protection, gender issues, and accountability to affected populations within the organization.
Previous Experience at World Food Programme
Prior to her current role, Andrea Castorina worked as a Regional Programme and Policy Officer (Protection and AAP) at the World Food Programme from 2020 to 2021. During this time, she was based in Cairo, Egypt, where she focused on developing and implementing protection policies and programs.
Professional Background in Humanitarian Sector
Andrea Castorina has over a decade of experience managing protection programs in both conflict and post-conflict settings. She has held various positions with international organizations and NGOs, including roles as a Protection Specialist at the Norwegian Refugee Council and as a Protection Manager at the Danish Refugee Council.
Educational Qualifications
Andrea Castorina studied at the Università di Catania, where she earned a Laurea Magistrale in Giurisprudenza, encompassing both Bachelor and Master's Degrees in Law from 2004 to 2010. Additionally, she completed a Master's Program in International Cooperation and Development at the Institute for International Political Studies - ISPI from 2011 to 2012. She also holds a Post-graduate Master Diploma in International Cooperation and Development.
Technical Expertise and Contributions
Andrea Castorina provides technical support and guidance on various critical issues, including Protection, Gender, Accountability to Affected Populations (AAP), Migration, Food Security, and Emergency Preparedness and Response (EPR). She has coordinated Protection Clusters/Sectors in various international contexts, enhancing the effectiveness of humanitarian responses.