There are also some Sardinian students among the deserving kids awarded by the President of the Republic Sergio Mattarella who chose his new, very young "Alfieri" , all born after the year 2000.

These are students in classes 5AS, 5BS, 5AC of the "Antonio Segni" scientific and classical high school in Ozieri.

The Head of State gave them a special plaque "for the testimony of solidarity" that they offered during the Christmas holidays, when - we read in the motivation - "they volunteered at the Caritas canteen in Sassari and at the Octagonal Cross of Ozieri" and have thus "transformed their discussions on the necessary civil solidarity into a concrete commitment in favor of those who experience situations of economic, psychological and social hardship".

«This testimony of their service – we read in the motivation on the Quirinale website – then became a driving force: other peers felt involved and offered their availability as volunteers, acting as spokespersons for the importance of solidarity as an engine of social growth» .

In addition to the plaques, Mattarella also awarded 29 individual honors to as many young people from different regions of Italy , who were awarded the title of Alfieri della Repubblica because they were protagonists of beautiful stories of altruism and solidarity and for their commitment to the environment and culture.

(Unioneonline/lf)