Francesco Sofia

Francesco Sofia currently serves as the Regional Head of Membership Services at the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, providing strategic oversight on National Society Development, enhancing financial sustainability, and ensuring compliance in governance. Prior roles at IFRC include Regional National Society Development Advisor and COVID-19 Movement Cooperation Delegate, where Francesco focused on capacity development and COVID response coordination. Previously, Francesco represented the Italian Red Cross in various leadership positions across Asia and Africa, advising on humanitarian trends and developing initiatives aligned with organizational strategies. Francesco's academic background includes a Postgraduate Diploma in Global Health from The University of Manchester and a Master’s in Peacekeeping Management and Conflict Resolution from Università degli Studi di Torino.