David Santulli, the President and Founder of United Planet, a leading non-profit
organization that promotes cross-cultural understanding and global citizenship, has been awarded the “I
Migliori in Mens et Gesta Award and the President’s Award from the Pirandello Lyceum.
The Pirandello Lyceum is an organization that honors men and women of Italian birth and descent who
have contributed positively to society.
As an Italian-American, Santulli was deeply honored to receive these awards, recognizing his positive
contributions to society through his work with United Planet. Santulli founded United Planet in 2001
with the vision of creating a more united planet, where people from different backgrounds and cultures
can come together to build bridges of understanding, respect, and partnership.
United Planet provides a wide range of programs for individuals who want to develop as global citizen
leaders, including volunteer abroad, internship abroad, virtual internships, gap year programs, school to
school programs, and much more. Through these programs, participants have the opportunity to
deepen their 21st-century skills, cross-cultural capacities, and make a meaningful difference in
communities around the world.
Santulli expressed his gratitude for this recognition, saying “I am deeply humbled and honored to
receive these awards from the Pirandello Lyceum. It is a testament to the hard work and dedication of
our incredible team, volunteers, board members, partners, supporters, mentors, and friends who have
all contributed to building a more united planet. I want to thank the Pirandello Lyceum for their
commitment to recognizing the achievements of individuals of Italian birth and descent who have made
positive contributions to society.”
Santulli also highlighted the importance of each and every person in creating a more united planet,
saying “At United Planet, we believe that each and every person can make a difference in building a
more united planet. Through our programs, we provide the opportunity for individuals to develop as
global citizen leaders, helping to create a global community while deepening their own 21st-century
skills and cross-cultural capacities.”
ABOUT UNITED PLANET
United Planet is a non-profit organization with a mission to create a global community, one relationship at a time. Established in 2001, United Planet offers volunteer abroad, virtual internships, internships abroad, gap year volunteering, and global virtual exchange in more than 40 countries.
