The story of the international humanitarian missions in which Sister Rosilde Breschi participated is testimony to a human and professional experience that left a profound mark on the protagonist's life. The texts, presented in chronological order, cover a span of almost thirty years, offering valuable information on the political-social context of countries such as Albania, Iraq, Senegal, Sri Lanka. An extensive introductory text reports information on the origins of the Volunteer Nurse Corps of the Italian Red Cross.
