By valorizing our territory we will build our future.
The Sicilia Sud-Est Association is a cultural, social, and productive movement founded with the aim of promoting the extraordinary resources of southeastern Sicily: its cities of art, lush countryside, crystal-clear sea, and local excellence.
It works for shared development that creates benefits for local communities through cultural, social, and productive projects.
Founded by a group of professionals, entrepreneurs, cultural workers, and citizens deeply connected to their homeland, the Association has created a widespread regional network through local clubs, true engines of cultural promotion and social innovation, which animate the region with initiatives, projects, and new visions for the future.
Today, South-East Sicily is an active network of relationships, working with determination, passion, and expertise to enhance the region.
To realize its vision, the Association sets itself the following objectives:
Create a collaborative network between local businesses, institutions, and associations to foster innovation, economic and social development, and foster strategic partnerships.
The South-East Sicily Association was born from the initiative and vision of a group of citizens deeply connected to their territory.
Among them is founder and president Tony Giunta, a key figure in promoting the culture, landscape, and agri-food sectors of southeastern Sicily.
The southeastern Sicily region is a harmonious blend of diverse landscapes, ranging from the stunning coastline to the charming villages of the hinterland. Each place is an authentic expression of a profound history, made up of knowledge, traditions, and connections with nature. A rich heritage of cultural, productive, and environmental excellence that makes our region unique.
South-East Sicily's projects are tools for growth and cohesion, designed to promote the region's resources and engage local communities in a shared and sustainable development journey.
Join the South-East Sicily Association to become an active part of promoting our cultural, natural, and productive heritage. Whether you're a citizen, a business, or a professional, network with us: share ideas, participate in projects, and support change.
There are those who observe Sicily from afar and those, like Giuseppe, who experience it every day as a promise. Born in 1984, Giuseppe Borgese is one of the founding members of Sicilia Sud-Est, bound to his fellow adventurers by a rare bond: a mutual respect that has transformed into friendship, and then into a project.
It is precisely from this alchemy—a shared passion, shared vision, and countless coffees—that Sicilia Sud-Est was born, with the aim of promoting a region that has it all: nature, history, flavors, beauty, and an identity yet to be explored. Always drawn to organization, management, and social issues, Giuseppe has transformed his passions into a career. Today, he is the Human Resources Manager for Officine Sociali, an organization that manages Repatriation Centers (CPR) and First Reception Centers (CPA) throughout Italy, in close collaboration with the Prefectures. A role that requires balance, empathy, and expertise—qualities he also brings to our association.
Giuseppe believes in the strength of bonds, the importance of teamwork, and above all, in what can happen when diverse people combine their energy, ideas, and love for their homeland. It is with this spirit that he contributes every day to the growth of Sicilia Sud-Est.
A graduate of the University of Catania's Faculty of Political Science, Michele has always been involved in social work. Today, he is a key figure in the local community, working in the service sector, including social welfare agencies and trade unions, offering concrete support to individuals. His daily experience working with residents has allowed him to develop a clear understanding of the community's real needs.
A key player in the South East Sicily project from the very beginning, Michele was among the first to believe in the vision born from a friendship and shared discussions with Tony Giunta, President of the association. An idea born almost as a game, born from shared passions and dreams for the region, which today takes shape with commitment, concreteness, and a strong sense of identity.
A graduate of the University of Catania's Faculty of Political Science, Michele has always been involved in social work. Today, he is a key figure in the local community, working in the service sector, including social welfare agencies and trade unions, offering concrete support to individuals. His daily experience working with residents has allowed him to develop a clear understanding of the community's real needs.
Paolo studied at the Syracuse campus of the University of Catania's School of Architecture, where he gained in-depth knowledge of the region and strengthened his design vision. He has designed numerous homes and high-quality projects in the hills of Avola and Noto, championing an architectural vision deeply rooted in the landscape, context, and local identity. His philosophy perfectly aligns with that of Sicilia Sud Est: to polarize the region, enhance what makes us unique, and build beauty in service of the community. His presence in the association represents a bridge between the technical and cultural worlds, between passion and professionalism.
Certain passions are born from small gestures, from slow glances at the landscape, from silent steps along the paths of one's homeland. Corrado Grasso, born in Noto on January 23, 1993, is one of those who doesn't just study the land: he lives it, explores it, and talks about it. With a degree in Biological Sciences from the University of Catania, he is currently pursuing a Master's degree in Health Biology, pursuing his academic career with passion and rigor.
At the same time, he works as a biologist at the Campisi laboratory in Avola, a professional environment where he can apply his scientific skills to practical applications. But science isn't the only world in which Corrado moves naturally. His journey has been profoundly influenced by scouting, which instilled in him a love of nature, respect for the environment, and a sense of community. Added to this was photography, which for him is much more than a hobby: it's a tool for observing, documenting, and preserving the hidden beauty of the landscape. It's precisely from the union of these souls—scientific rigor, environmental sensitivity, and an artistic gaze—that his enthusiasm for Southeastern Sicily is born. A project he feels at home in, because it speaks the language he knows best: that of care, identity, and discovery.
Behind every powerful idea, there's always a heartfelt motivation. For Tony Giunta, the driving force behind the South-East Sicily project, this motivation is his love for his homeland. As an expert in cultural heritage and an active figure in local politics, he has always chosen to invest energy, expertise, and time in narrating, protecting, and promoting southeastern Sicily.
With a keen eye for culture, landscape, and agricultural excellence, Tony has spearheaded concrete initiatives over the years, engaging citizens, institutions, businesses, and cultural operators. His ability to create real connections was crucial to the creation of the Circoli Sicilia Sud-Est (Southeast Sicily Circles), now present in several municipalities across the region. Under his leadership, the Association has become a hub for projects ranging from food and wine promotion to cultural events, including training activities, civic participation, and local policies.
His work is not just vision, it is a daily presence and fully embodies the values that hold the team of founding members together: belonging, responsibility, and authentic love for their land.
