Felice Anzalone

Felice Anzalone serves as the Head of Finance at ProtectDefenders.eu, a European Union mechanism dedicated to supporting human rights defenders at risk. His role involves overseeing financial operations and ensuring effective management of funds allocated for various initiatives aimed at protecting human rights advocates globally.13

Educational Background

Anzalone has a robust academic foundation in international development:

• Postgraduate Master's Degree in Development Cooperation and Project Design from the University of Rome "La Sapienza."
• Master's Degree in Development and International Cooperation from the University of Naples "l'Orientale."
• Bachelor's Degree in International and Diplomatic Relations with a focus on African and Asian Studies, also from the University of Naples "l'Orientale".2

Professional Experience

Before joining ProtectDefenders.eu, Anzalone accumulated extensive experience in finance and project management through various roles at Oxfam Italia and Oxfam Novib. His positions included:

• Finance and Grant Advisor
• Specialist Project Finance in the Conflict & Fragility Unit
• Finance and Grant Manager
• Country Finance Manager
• Base Finance Manager
• Finance and Grant Officer

Additionally, he worked as an Administrative Assistant at the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, specifically within the Directorate General for Development Cooperation.2

Current Role

As Head of Finance at ProtectDefenders.eu, Anzalone is instrumental in managing financial resources that support urgent assistance programs for human rights defenders, including training, relocation, and advocacy efforts.1 His expertise in development cooperation and project design significantly contributes to the organization's mission of safeguarding human rights globally.