Marsida Bandilli

Marsida Bandilli is a Ph.D. Researcher in Political Science at the University of Antwerp, Belgium. She also engaged with the debates at European Union’s institutions in Brussels. She holds a major in Political Science, with a Summa Cum Laude from the University of Tirana, Albania. She is the winner of the Active Citizens of Europe Award, 2014. As an active, committed member of many networks and organizations, she is not only a fiery ambassador of her country but also a promoter of young people’s empowerment in our societies. Marsida is a frequent speaker at international events. She is a fond believer that with the right grit, motivation, and hard work, young people could bring a positive change at local, national and international levels.

“I have reached a certain level of confidence in life, which allows me to follow my passions and dreams. I love politics, books, traveling and meeting with new people and cultures. But most of all the idea that you can make a real impact for improving people’s lives, is what truly inspires me to do more, every day of my life.…”