A heavy topic that is often overlooked when discussing visiting Italy, I've decided to do a little talk to give individuals a light overview to better understand what is happening, not only in Italy but worldwide.

The mafia is very real and operates all over the globe, yes even back in the US. And while so much of the story has been romanticized in popular culture, the truth is much darker. Every year many lose their lives due to Mafia-related activity, every day families lose money, business, and loved ones to related activities.

This talk will be for those of you who have little to no knowledge of how or where the mafia operates.

We will be covering:

• An overview of Italy's 4 larger mafia organizations: Cosa Nostra, Camorra, 'Ndrangheta, and Sacra Corona
• The history and origin of these groups, and their main crimes
• the rites and traditions of the groups
• where the mafia operates today
• Famous individuals in the antimafia movement

For this talk 100% of the ticket profits will be donated to ASSOCIAZIONE ANTIMAFIE RITA ATRIA. While there are many antimafia organizations, I have chosen this one as the story of Rita Atria really stuck with me and I would like to donate in her honor. If you have a preferred organization, please feel free to share with me.

If you would like to support my research and say thank you for this talk, feel free to send tips & donations to: paypal.me/evelynmhill