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I'm Bethel; it's excellent to speak for the ocean; we must protect the sea and its uncountable resources at all costs!

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I'm Heli SHAH, passionate about environment, climate change, water and food systems. I am very excited to share and explore this platform further to increase youth dialogue and engagement in the policy decision making processes. I am pursuing my Master's in Development Studies and specializing in Environment, Resources and Sustainability from the Graduate Institute Geneva, Switzerland.

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The earth was made for all beings,not just Human beings 

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The earth was made for all beings,not just Human beings 

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Hi everyone, I'm Ahmed originally from Somalia. Currently, I'm doing master's in Animal science and marketing in Uganda. Although, I'm from land conflict nation I feel very connected to the seas and oceans. Hence, I've been involved in ocean related activities ever since I finished my Bachelor degree a few years ago. I'm an expert of Ichthyology now. I've worked with a few organizations in the Somalia regions already. I joined YOUNGO platform now as recommended by a colleague who is a focal point of a group. I'm very much looking forward to working with you all for our one ocean. Best-regards!

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My name is Alex in English, Chi-An in Mandarin. I was born in 1996 and I graduated in Bachelor of Arts in Real Estate and Built Environment and Bachelor of Law in National Taipei University.

Currently I am a Youth Council Member in the UN Association-Climate and Oceans, which is afffiliated to the UNA-UK. I am also a financial officer with a World Memory project with the UNESCO in Presbyterian Church in Taiwan. In the business field, I am going to establish a start-up company and become a sustainable advisor. In the NGO field, I am the founder of Fridays For Future- Taiwan and I organized the humanitarian aids to Hong Kong in Anti- Extracdition Law Movement. (https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-49737009)

Outside of my work, I love to create AI illutrations with Midjourney and DALL·E2. And I love to make friends, nice to meet you all :)

Instagram: koakhean
Discord: chianko #0033

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An Architect, Computational Designer, Writer and Activist

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Hello! I am Ayadi, a recent graduate in B.Arch Sustainability studies with a focus on Urban Design. I have been involved with the Global Youth Biodiversity Network (GYBN) as a member of the India Chapter, an advocate at GYCN, and a Youth member for LDYN. As an activist I am the city lead at VFI. I have also been an organiser for the Ocean Summit by Y4O, Campaigned for Y4N and been a negotiation member for UNEP/UNIDO briefings as a constituency member.

I have extensive works on climate justice action, city sustainability, and forest + land restoration which includes OSDG volunteering for UNDP, Climate Writer for UNICEF and GLF, on ground upliftment with Mumbai NGOs and UVS, and a constituency member for UNEP MGCY working on proceedings and papers relating to resilience and climate adaptation.

Through my work at EAY, I am focused on getting indigenous participation and local representation; and as a computational designer I am working for making my community an inclusive and resilient neighborhood.

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Powering Young Initiatives (PYI) is a registered  not for profit making Youth Organization domiciled in Southern Province of Zambia it was Founded in November 2018 it was registered with Patent and Companies Registration Agency (PACRA) on 5th July 2019 it‘s primary objective is to invest in children/youth and support their efforts to build a better future for their families and their communities by providing them with tools and knowledge on Climate change, accountability and advocacy, Reproductive Health Education and entrepreneurial skills as well as contributing to the 17 Sustainable Development Goals in Zambia

OUR MISSION
A child and Youth focused organization working towards providing the Youth and Children with tools and knowledge on Climate change, Reproductive Health Rights, accountability and advocacy and eco-inclusive Enterprise Development skills as well as contributing to the 17 Sustainable Development Goals.

OUR VISION

PYI envisions a community with empowered and well informed rural and urban children/youths, with skills and socio economic opportunities to address, Climate change, Accountability and advocacy, Reproductive Health rights and Eco-Inclusive Enterprise development skills.

OUR VALUES
1.Respect of Human Rights 2.Enhance the spirit of Hard work. 3.Respect to the Rule of Laws. 4.Uphold the spirit of Transparency & Accountability. 5.Ensure equal opportunities for male and Female youths in our society. 6.Maintain confidentiality.

https://powering-young-initiatives-business.business.site

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Hi everyone, I'm Bikram originally from Nepal. Currently, I'm doing master's in Marine Environmental Sciences in Germany. Although, I'm from the landlocked nation I feel very connected to the seas and oceans. Hence, I've been involved in ocean related activities ever since I came to Europe a few years ago. I'm a PADI Advanced Open Water Diver now. I've worked with a few organizations in the Mediterranean regions already. I joined YOUNGO platform a few weeks before as recommended by a friend who is a focal point of a group. I'm very much looking forward to working with you all for our one ocean. Thanks!

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Mr. Emile Doniama has more than 3 years of experience in blockchain, artificial intelligence, data analysis and project management. Currently, Mr Doniama is a Blockchain, AI and Data Advisor for Sustainability project to combat deforestation at the Rainforest Defense Foundation (RDF) and a Country Director at Global Peace Chain ,a mentor for the UN  SDSN Youth-Innovation Readiness Program(IRP) for Young Entrepreneurs,a National Point of Contact for the Space Generation Advisory Council(SGAC), a President for the Fintech and Blockchain Association Global Student Chapter  . He is also a fellow of the McKinsey & Company Africa Forward Program, a Trust conference Changemaker of Thomson Reuters Foundation, a chapter leader of the RC’s Government Blockchain Association and the author of three books on blockchain and one book on Datascience. Previously he worked as a Software Engineer at ILOGS (Oil & Gas), HRIS Supervisor at Equateur Telecom Congo (Telecommunications), IT consultant at Gad SSI (Technology).

As a Global Innovator, Mr Doniama is contributing to tackle plastic pollution through the Global Plastic Innovation Network launched by Uplink, Global Plastic Action Partnership and the World Economic Forum. Rainforest Defense Foundation RDF is deploying blockchain technology to combat deforestation and wild animal trade, and protect untouched rainforest regions. The Non-Fungible Token (NFT), will identify each Life Class Area, resource (tree, vegetation, land area, animal) and track them. He  attended the World Bank Group Youth Summit 2022: Unlocking the Power of Inclusion for Equitable Growth.

In Recognition of The Progressive Efforts to Promote Sustainability Practises,he received the cerificate of Global Ambassadors of Sustainability.
Mr  Doniama has been an active member of the Common Futures
Conversations project, attending many of the project’s internal meetings and
external policy-maker webinars.His contributions have been greatly valued by the Common Futures Conversations team and wider community. He has collaborated with fellow community members from across Africa and Europe to help develop policy solutions and is currently in the top ten per cent of most active participants.

He accomplished innovative and sustainable proposals  of  European Young Engineers Business Challenge 2021 within the fields of artificial intelligence and sustainability.
Passionate about sustainability and technology, with a focus on the direct and indirect environmental impact of artificial intelligence, the opportunities of AI applications for climate action and biodiversity preservation, and the implications of responsible AI for public policy and governance.

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Mark Devon Lozano Maitim is a 4th year student and currently studying Bachelor in Secondary Education Major in Mathematics at Mindanao State University-General Santos City. He is a proud member of the Kagan tribe and a proud Indigenous People.

Currently I am the founding chair of Tagum SDG Youth Action Force is a youth-led movement for sustainable development in Tagum City. It champions sustainable development through advocacy campaigns, alliance building, SDG education, community collaboration and innovation. It primarily aims to solidify and simplify discussions on SDGs through building capacities, sharing skills and forming alliances towards a strengthened and sustainable self and community. A member of YACAP or Youth Advocates for Climate Action Philippines (YACAP) is a nationwide alliance of Filipino youth organizations, student councils, and individuals fighting against climate change and pursuing climate justice. Project Head of Youth Service Philippines non-profit youth organization that envisions a future full of empowered leaders. We believe that youth engagement in our advocacies in health, education, sports and culture, and environment and agricultural areas will push them to become leaders. Member and Pioneering Batch of Angat GenC of Greenpeace Philippines, a youth campaign raising awareness about the climate crisis and how young people can advance Climate Justice and Energy Transition as a major agenda of the current administration. I am also a Climate Reality Leader graduated last 2021  and Better Normal Youth Champions of Greenpeace Philippines on their Classrooms For Future: Youth Agenda for the Better Normal last 2020.

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I am Boucicault Ricardo, I am Haitian.  I am a general practitioner passionate about the climate since my childhood.  I am an ambassador and also a HEY parliamentarian for Haiti.  I am responsible for monitoring and evaluation at the Observatory on Health and Climate in Haiti (OSCH) we work to strengthen the resilience and adaptive capacity of Haitians in order to mitigate the impact of climate change on health  people.  I am also a member of SOA Caraibben an organization that works in the preservation and restoration of the seabed.

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My name is AJAJA, Oluwamuyiwa Olufemi, from Nigeria, I'm a master's degree holder in Medical/Biophysics Science, certified in International Project Management Training on development and humanitarian context. I'm a Climate change Educator for the World Largest Lesson and I volunteer for the British High Commission on Biodiversity, Climate Change and Sustainable Development. I have undergone several projects /programs on climate change justice, resilience, circularity and decarbonalisation.

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Knowing that my efforts can bring changes to the whole environment and ocean conservation is a pleasure on its own. Ocean Conservationist is satisfying for both my moral obligations and environmental objectives. My name is Steve Misati, a young Environmentalist from Mombasa, Kenya. Founder of Youth Pawa Organization

As a passionate Conservationist, I seek pleasure in making efforts and bringing positive changes to my environment, ocean space and community at large. I cannot pinpoint a single occasion as I feel consistently satisfied with my goals or achievements but for me, I hold a vision of this blue green planet, safe and in balance, and I will always do everything in my power to get the ocean conservation and climate action rolling.

Connect with me through:

Twitter - SteveMisatih

Instagram - SteveMisatih

Facebook - SteveMisatih

Happy to be part of this team, and I am looking forward to interacting and working with you all. Thank you.

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Felix Marwuko is my name. I am a farmer, climate change and climate Justice advocate, Agent of change and founder of Quick Connect Farms and also a teacher. I'm a product of University of Education Winneba and a Health and Safety Officer with NEBOSH. As a teacher, my duty and responsibility is to ensure that the students get better understanding in education and training. The health and safety of my students is my major concern in facilitating the development process to enable their training at all times. My training enables me to achieve this through team work and knowledge sharing of the field. Identifying possible hazards that accompany work delivery are what I look out for carefully.

I have made an initiative by establishing a farm project (Quick Connect Farms) at Asukese in the Ahafo- Ano South West district in Ashanti Region  of my country Ghana. This project seeks to help train the youth in sustainable and conservation agricultural practices to allow for skills development and income generation. A careful and closer look at the activities of Quick Connect Farms shows that youth unemployment is gradually reduced in the catchment area. It is a community- based agricultural project that seeks to address poverty through food sustainability,  effective linkages in the food chain, marketing and local conservation  agriculture.

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Hello, Habari
Greetings from Tanzania, East Africa

I am Karim Kindole, former Commonwealth Youth Climate Change Network-National Coordinator for Tanzania (2021/22). I hold a Pgd in Monitoring and Evaluation and Bach. Arts in Geography and Environmental Studies, experience in
Project and Performance Management whereas my area of expertise
are; Project Management, Establishment and Strengthening
Monitoring, Evaluation, Evidence and Learning System, Stakeholder
engagement and Coordination, Capacity Building and Training,
Community Engagement, Reporting, Evidence and Documentation.

I have passion in volunteering roles in different community engagement that aims at ensuring sustainable conservation of environments and natural resources for community and nature prosperity.

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Hello, I am Seid Hassen from North Eastern Ethiopia, Wollo.

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I am umar Adamu from Ghana and Executive Director of Centre for Muslim Youth in Peace and Development and empowering youth and women on climate change and environmental protection in Ghana and Ocean. We build capacity for the youth empowerment programme in my country and my community.

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Hello everyone I am Judy Njenga is a young environmentalist from Kenya,  I am both professionally and practically equipped for maximum participation as a young person.
I pursued Bachelor of science in Agricultural and environmental sciences.Participates in various activities and events within different global youth organisations,as an advocate and change maker.
Founder Environmental Biodiversity in Relation to Agriculture an initiative aimed on advocacy of importance of environmental conservation to have a positive impact to the agricultural sector.
Member  of Children and youth major group of UNEP, YOUNGO UNFCCC as part of communication group, Climate Action Group appointed ambassador and ambassador Global Youth Biodiversity Network.
Has made achievements in key responsibilities, and awarded various participation recognition awards including Pioneers in SDGS Change maker award from UN civil society East Africa Community Kenya.
I am looking forward to have a great engagement with you all.

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Hi ocean advocates!

I'm Carlos Núñez from Honduras. As one of the countries that share the Mesoamerican Reef, our economy is dependent on ocean activities.

Through my NGO, Sustenta Honduras, we are working on ocean awareness and sensitization. Also, we are developing a project on public policies for the prohibition of single-use plastic in Honduras.

This is the linktree to Sustenta Honduras: https://linktr.ee/sustentahonduras

This is the link to my website:
https://www.nunezcruz.com/

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A marine conservationist from the UK is here to voice out for whales across the seven seas. I am an electrical engineer with a background currently working in the climate policy and energy strategy consultant field. A huge supporter of women in ocean science and offshore wind career. Oceans are where my passion lies and I am here to make a difference from the policy end. I am currently involved with Young Women in Sustainable Development as a Policy Consultant and hope to help transition the world towards a sustainable future in a just manner. I am added to the YOUNGO mailing list and you can find me at ShraddhaNair1

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Hey folks!
I'm Miya Redfrog, a student social worker and aspiring changemaker.
I come from the Mountains but advocating for the Ocean has always felt right down right to my bones.

I spent most of my time volunteering and learning and can't wait to start working with you all!

#climateaction #oceansvoice

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Hi all, My name is Zenas and am turning 18 this year. I am passionate of water, ocean and aquatic life where I volunteer to do research in some local ngos at my region. Malaysia is a developing country still not a reason that we doesn't establish a close-to-perfect solution to minimize water pollutions and protect the ocean and marine life. Let us be united and work together for a bluer sky and ocean

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Hello everyone!
My name is Berthony Saint Fleur. I am 32 years old and I am from Haiti. I have a Bachelor Degree in Agronomy Science. I am currently working for the Haitian Research Center in Planning and Development (CHRAD) as the Director of the Germplasm Center of Port-De-Paix. I am also an Entrepreneur. I cofounded VEGETALI that is an enterprise specialized in vegetable transformation such as sesame and moringa into organic oil. I am a member of different youth platforms such as CARIDIMA, Francophonie of the Americas and YOUNGO as well. I was trained in different topics such as risk and disaster management, environment management, renewable energy, project management, community development and water resources management. I took part in different events such as the 22nd Echo Conference, Youth4Ocean Summit, Climate Reality Leadership Corps Training, Risk and Disaster Management Forum, ECOSOC Youth Forum and many others. I am very passionate about youth organizations, events, etc.

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Hello everyone!
I'm Ananya Ravi Shankar and I'm currently studying a triple majors course in Performing Arts, English and Psychology. I would be pursuing my M.Sc. in Clinical Neuropsychiatry in a few months at KCL.

A bit about me:
I'm 20 years old and love learning languages. I'm a trained bharatanatyam dancer and you'll always see me carrying a novel around.  Ironically, beaches scare me as I have always been afraid of the water depth but I am a strong advocate of life under water. I still love going to beaches and sitting by the sea.

I'm glad to be a part of Ocean's Voice working group and looking forward to knowing all of you!

Here's my linkedin:
https://in.linkedin.com/in/ananya-shankar

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Hey everyone,

I'm Angela currently a Microbiology student. I also write blogs about the ocean crisis, plastic pollution because I think awareness is key to action. The above is link to my blog.

I am really excited to work with this new team and bring out the best of what I can do to save our oceans!

Email:
1angela.2susan3anil@gmail.com

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Hi, I'm Daniel, I'm 20 years old and I'm from Mexico, from a coastal community called Bahías de Huatulco. I really like being in this organization because since I was little I've liked the sea and all the beings there, I've been in some groups. or brigades in my community to clean the beaches and every day I do something to help my planet and the oceans, I am currently studying Geophysical Engineering.

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Greetings everyone, I'm Katrina Khan-Roberts from Trinidad and Tobago. I am a generalist with special interest in the oceans. I spent my pandemic becoming unemployed, having my first child and suffering my husband being a victim of violence at his workplace and subsequently leaving his job... needless to say it was not an easy time but it definitely gave me a true understanding of the fact that I am blessed and time is fleeting. I started my Facebook page Marine Minded in 2013, and I decided to reinvigorate it with a mermaid character with my nickname 'Mertrina' and use it as a platform to educate on marine science. Flash forward and I have self published 2 books on Amazon and I am now pivoting to starting a buisiness to support myself in Trinidad and Tobago. The Ocean Decade has brought me to work and study, and I am looking forward  to working with you all towards the future of ocean conservation! 

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Greetings everyone, I'm Katrina Khan-Roberts from Trinidad and Tobago. I am a generalist with special interest in the oceans. I spent my pandemic becoming unemployed, having my first child and suffering my husband being a victim of violence at his workplace and subsequently leaving his job... needless to say it was not an easy time but it definitely gave me a true understanding of the fact that I am blessed and time is fleeting. I started my Facebook page Marine Minded in 2013, and I decided to reinvigorate it with a mermaid character with my nickname 'Mertrina' and use it as a platform to educate on marine science. Flash forward and I have self published 2 books on Amazon and I am now pivoting to starting a buisiness to support myself in Trinidad and Tobago. The Ocean Decade has brought me to work and study, and I am looking forward  to working with you all towards the future of ocean conservation! 

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My name is Rahmina Paullete Oyugi ,16 years old from Kenya .
I love mother Nature.Founder of Kisumu Environmental Champions , volunteer with Food At Cop campaign and Friday 4 Future ( MAPA).
I love planting Mangroves at our coastal line in mombasa( Indian ocean) - project name
Mangroves for sustainable coastal life .
I also do weekly clean up in my home town Kisumu ,which is surrounded by the 3rd fresh water Lake Victoria.
Growing/adopting  trees in schools by students is my other project .
For us to stop buying more plastics and banning it is a blood step and therefore I make eco-products from Waterhyacinth weed  and it's my start up business.
My email is wamiriam2016@gmail.com and I am happy to be in this network.
Regards
Rahmina

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Hello everyone! My name is Alex, I used to organise beach cleanup in Singapore and keen on more such initiative.

My LinkedIn is https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-lew-%E5%8A%89%E6%96%87%E5%82%91-25425490

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My name is Edwin C. Mends-Cole from Liberia. I'm the Executive Director of the Youth Climate Change Initiative Liberia and the National Coordinator of the Liberian Youth and Civil Society Environmental Secretariat.
I'm passionate about building a Climate smart generation.
Its a pleasure being here.

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I’m Lolu, I live in Lagos, Nigeria. It’s a pleasure to be amongst likeminded people. I’m a passionate young person who’s  loved volunteering since childhood. I’ve always loved nature but not until a few years back was I really aware of my environment and its vulnerability. Ever since, I’ve been actively engaged in climate action and awareness in my community . For me, it’s an honour to be here.

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I'm Emeka Johnson Nwankwo
A Humanitarian and a passionate climate Leader I am keen to add my voice for a better planets  https://about.me/emekajohnson.nwankwo

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Hi ! I'm Kavya Jeevan, Ph.D scholar at Central University of Kerala. I'm a passionate climate leader with strong interests in working towards a better planet!

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Hello to everyone here !!!
I am Osman Felix Cole a Project/ Program Manager at Earth Regenerative Project Sierra Leone-NGO, A passionate climate Reality Leader from Climate Reality International Organization, and climate Activist in Sierra Leone. Whose work is centers on economic tree planting, arable farming and have planted ten (10) thousand economic trees in the northern part of the country where trees have been deforested and also planted hundred (100) coconuts trees in the front beach areas in Freetown to prevent soil erosion and making the beach become more environmental friendly. I have also engaged in climate and environmental justice awareness rising campaigns in school and communities.  I have served as a volunteer at Earth Day Network International Organization from June, 2018 to June 2019. During this period I was actively involved in implementing the activities of the organization as a country Climate and Environmental Literacy Campaigner , I did make sure that the day to day activities of the organization is keep running and constantly giving Climate and environmental education in schools , during my volunteer  in the organization I was able to establish a school Climate and environmental  Literacy Clubs  for Schools in Freetown , opening a climate change workshop trainings for climate and Environmental  education  development for young people, I served as a volunteer at Climate Change Mobilization Movement an International Organization base in USA that conduct training for youth in climate change mitigation , environmental management and advocacy for environmental protection  as a Country Volunteer  and I am responsible for organizing workshops, seminars and conferences to educate young people about advocacy, youth for climate action, Leadership skills, SDG 13 and 2 training and the replica of  UNFCC  programs to solve community and climate change challenging problems and other themes. This activity has created positive impact in the lives of young people in Sierra Leone. In helping young people to take urgent climate and environmental actions in the society and change their mind set to stop destroying their environment. They can now contribute meaningfully in their community. I am also currently serving as a climate and Environmental Activist for UNFCC YOUNGO OCEANS Working Group here in  Sierra Leone, working together with team member to see that the work of the organization is going on accurately and I have contributed to create massive dialogue that center around the Role of Youth in Environmental protection and climate change mitigation and adaptation at community level .

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Bula Vinaka!. My name is Elina Matarara and I'm from Fiji. I am a UN Volunteer with UNOPS and I'm currently studying International Business Marketing at the University of the South Pacific. I am also a climate activist working with 350.org and a Volunteer with Alliance for Future Generations. I am very much excited to join this group and looking forward to exchanging ideas and bringing change to the community and the world.

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Bonsoir, je suis Younoussa Keita de la Guinée. L'océan est un réservoir inestimable de la source de vie pour tous les êtres vivants de la planète. Malheureusement, certaines personnes mal intentionnées l'utilise comme une décharge sauvage de tous déchets.

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Bonsoir, je suis Younoussa Keita de la Guinée. L'océan est un réservoir inestimable de la source de vie pour tous les êtres vivants de la planète. Malheureusement, certaines personnes mal intentionnées l'utilise comme une décharge sauvage de tous déchets.

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Hellow am arafa ally salumu from Zanzibar am a student at state university of Zanzibar as upcoming environmentalist and geographer I like to conserve our environment so as to combat all consequence of degradation.
Let’s conserve,preserve n protect not only ocean but also the entire environment.lets do it together

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My name is Nurat Mohamed Suleiman from ZANZIBAR-Tanzania
I'm student of State University of Zanzibar (SUZA) in geography with environmental studies 😇

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I'm student from suza
my course is bachelor of arts  in geography and environmental studies
ILike to conserve our environment especially along the coastal area inorder to conserve marine ecosystem since most of our coastal area are very destructed through illegal fishing

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Hello,  I'm rahma gharib Mohammed from Tanzania Zanzibar, I'm upcoming environmentalists, I take my degree study at state university of Zanzibar, my course is geography and environmental studies . # ocean is mighty harmonist 😌#

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Hello,  I'm rahma gharib Mohammed from Tanzania Zanzibar, I'm upcoming environmentalists, I take my degree study at state university of Zanzibar, my course is geography and environmental studies . # ocean is mighty harmonist 😌#

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Im husna sultan im 21 from zanzibar Im eviromental activitist also I take my degree of geography and enviroment lets care much and protect our oceans

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Hello
This is Ali Tharwani from Pakistan,I am a scout and I am the messenger of peace. Currently I am serving as messenger of peace coordinator and I have attended and conducted many sessions and training. I am also Leader of Climate Reality Project and served as international volunteer as well.

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Hi! My name is isabel and I’m from Cancun, Mexico. I’m currently studying international relations in Mexico City. I love the oceans because it has thought me so much and is part of me and the people who are close to me. All of my memories involves being in the ocean. I will love to be part of the upcoming change that organizations like this are currently making

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Hello!! I’m Mariajose Castillo. I’m 19 and I’m from México. I’m currently studying law and anthropology. And I see the current necessity in the care of our oceans. I hope to make a change or an impact for the better in our environment.

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Hello! My name is Muhammad Hafiz bin Anuar from Malaysia. I am 15 years old. Here in my small city, ocean is a big part of our life but in order to conserve the ocean is another thing. I want to bring my views forward and represent my voiceless and unheard community. I am also a climate activist and a part of Fridays For Future Digital. I hope we can work together in order to make change to this world.

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"Tenacious hope.  Immediate action. It's Time."  - Will Charouhis, Miami, Florida

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"Tenacious hope.  Immediate action. It's Time."  - Will Charouhis, Miami, Florida

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"Tenacious hope.  Immediate action. It's Time."  - Will Charouhis
Hi All:   I'm 15 years old from Miami, Florida. My home and my school sit on the edge of Biscayne Bay, and both are expected to be uninhabitable due to sea level rise by the year 2070.  I love the ocean. My hobbies, rowing crew and free diving, are already affected by climate change. My city, once known as the "Magic City," is now regularly dubbed by the press as a frontline community and "ground zero for sea level rise." Out of necessity, I founded We Are Forces of Nature, a youth organization aiming to halt climate change, with a particular focus on climate education and ocean health. I work to raise the voice of my neighbors in the Bahamas and Central America, areas least responsible for causing climate change but most affected by it. I am a relentless optimist and happy to be part of the Oceans working group.
History has its eyes on us. It's go time.

@WCharouhis

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Hi, my name is Daniela and I am from Honduras. I am an environmental engineer and work in marine conservation. Currently, I work on a climate change and reef rescue program in the Mesoamerican Reef. I am also a climate activist and part of Unite for Climate Action. I am very happy to be part of this group!!

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Hi, everyone.💙My name is Jennifer Flores, I'm from Puebla, México. I'm 19 years and I studying Internacional Bussiness. I love swimming, hence my concern about the consequences of man's actions on the oceans.
I'm so happy to be part of this team where we have a common goal and I'm sure that we can achieve many things for the good of our home, the planet.🌟💎

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Hello, my name is Benedict from Nigeria. I am a graduate of Economics from the University of Port Harcourt, Nigeria. I'm glad to be part of this volunteer group that is geared towards preserving nature, and I look forward to meeting new people with common interest and also looking forward to an unforgettable experience. Thank you all for having me. 

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Hello, my name is Benedict from Nigeria. I am a graduate of Economics from the University of Port Harcourt, Nigeria. I'm glad to be part of this volunteer group that is geared towards preserving nature, and I look forward to meeting new people with common interest and also looking forward to an unforgettable experience. Thank you all for having me. 

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I am Giovanni from Nigeria and I hold a bachelor's degree in industrial chemistry from Abia state University. I'm excited to meet new people with the common interest of preserving nature(Oceans) and I look forward to the amazing experience I would have with you all.

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Hi I am Emenogu Goddey from Nigeria. I’m a graduate From Imo State university Owerri Nigeria, and I’m a microbiologist. I. Deem it very interesting to be among the. Ocean’s group to help contribute by securing the Biodiversity from the oceans!

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I am Clarine from Malaysia, a Master student studying Bioscience. I think ocean is such beautiful things and a home for many creatures. It is human responsibilities to take care of it to maintain its beauty.

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Hi, I'm Corine from Vietnam 🇻🇳. Now I’m a senior in high school 🎓  and I’m interested in Social and Human Rights issues.
Hope that y’all stay safe during the Covid pandemic 💪🏻
You guys can contact me at ig : im.corine

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Hi everyone! My name is Esther from Kenya, a climate, nature and ocean advocate. Whenever I think about or visit the ocean, I feel inspired, determined and optimistic. Just like it's waves are unstoppable, so should we not relent in our quest and fighting the battle of reversing the damage that human activities have caused on the ocean by championing for strictier enforcement of regulations and policies safeguarding ocean health as well as adoption of sustainable practices.

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Hi everyone! My name is Tiffany Gao and I'm a rising senior from the USA. I've loved the ocean ever since I was a child and was heartbroken when first seeing a plastic bottle float past a beautiful sea. Raising awareness and inducing change is integral to protecting our environment, especially for our oceans that provide everything with life. I'm the founder of Devocean Foundation and dedicated to advocating for our oceans. I'm so excited to work with all of you in ocean conservation because I truly believe that we must protect the environment, our home, and take the time to understand and preserve it.

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Hello everyone. I am Karen Kato from Japan. I am interested in environmental issues. The small island where my parents work is famous for its beautiful beaches. However,  if you take a closer look at them, you will find a lot of microplastics. When I saw them, I thought we need to take action as soon as possible. I am very happy to be a member of this group and to work for the environment.

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Hi everyone!

I am Husna Sheik from Sri Lanka. I did my bachelor's degree in Oceanography and Marine Geology and intending to pursue my master's. I hold an extra passion towards ocean. I'm currently doing researches related to ocean ecosystems. It's a pleasure to be part of this group. I hope to network with people around the world to exchange knowledge and experiences. ☺🙌

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Lokho Mariikho - India (Manipur)
Hello I am Mariikho 18y/o from  India Manipur..
Happy to be part of this team..I've learned a lot from you all and I want to learn more. I stay far away from sea coast but through YOUNGO I got to know not only about my country sea coast , oceans but even got to know more about the others countries...Hope we all get along 😁

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Hi I'm Brianda, I am from Barranquilla. I love being part of this amazing team. I exited about creating new networks of friends who struggle for the ocean, and also exited about getting to know each other when the time allow us.

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Hi everyone! I'm Fátima from Metepec, Mexico and I'm 15 years old. I think that all begins with an actition. The world is our home, so we must take care of it. Since I was child, I love life and today we can make a change. So, if I can provide my grain of sand, I'm gonna do it. We deserve to live! by the way.

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The Caatinga (a semi-arid biome named as “white bush” in the Tupi language) extends over a large part (850 mi km2) of northeastern Brazil and undergoes periodically several months of drought, challenging the brave and cheerful inhabitants (28 mi). Near my place, small rivers flow towards the Atlantic Ocean (80 km), carrying a considerable quantity of residues discharged by an unresponsible part of the population. The coastal zone is covered by remaining rainforest fragments of the biome called Mata Atlantica. In several locations the beaches still preserve mangrove and reef ecosystems, however, progress occupies incessantly more and more space. My body is getting old, but my mind tries to keep young and active for people and nature.

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I’m Carissa, I’m a 19 year old born and raised in Peru. Growing up in Lima is an eye-opening experience, we know the reality that tourists are not shown when visiting and its a harsh and heartbreaking reality. A culture  that does not respect our own environment and communities. As a response to the insecurity that many citizens feel when walking down the streets of Lima, I created an app called “Ambar” that allows its users to have a better and faster connection with the authorities of their district in order to have a faster response from them whenever they find themselves in danger. My app promotes a better connection between members of a community as well as decreasing social insecurity, it was selected as the winner for a national native app design contest and as someone that has to walk down the dangerous Lima streets, I’m proud of it.

I am also an advocate for ocean cleaning and protection, I spend my free time surfing and cleaning the beaches nearby, I love my country and will do anything to see it grow and protect our societies and environment. This January, YouthLead, a network for young global leaders, celebrated the Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 16 through the “#Reaching 16” campaign, I was the only Peruvian selected as the winner for an international essay contest regarding our experience with bringing SDG 16 to our communities. My essay was published in the YouthLead newsletter as well as through all their social media platforms.

Im excited to be working and getting to know everyone here, lets make a change in the world!! 🌊 🌎

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Hey, I'm Adri from San José, Costa Rica currently studying Environmental Engineering. I love working with OV, because it's such as active, engaged and enthusiastic group.
I'm a climate activist and although I know the Earth works as a giant ecosystem and every action we do has an impact in all of it, my main objective for protecting Mother Earth is the ocean. My country depends on tourism and most of it is thanks to our ocean diversity and we can't risk loosing it. Hypothetically if Earth could speak and tell you its feelings what do you think it would say?

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Hi everyone. I'm Jackeline, 27 years old and I'm from São Paulo, Brazil. I studied Law and I 'm currently finishing my Master Program in Human Rights in Germany. My field of research is envrinment and human rights, so I am very interested in the environmental area. I hope I can learn a lot with you and also share my experiences and knowledge.

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Hi! I’m Stella, I’m from Panama City, one of my dreams is to make an impact in the world no matter how small it is, my dreams career is marine biologist, I feel that I have a connection with the ocean, and I love using my social media to spread positivity and important things, news, everything that helps people be updated and if I can put a smile on their face and when I saw a post of this account on my friend’s Instagram I immediately became interested in it because I’ve been looking for a NGO to work in for a while now and since my country is sorrounded by oceans it is amazing that I can be part of something that could help them since it’s a source of almost everything and it’s a gift for us, I hope I can be helpful and I love that there’s people from all around the world it’s amazing!

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Hi everyone my name is Analee  Chuc a Belizean Gyal living in Taiwan currently studying Chinese and furthering my education in environmental science. I’ve been an active member in my community for quite sometime. My drive and ambition for environmental preservation led me to work at Oceana Belize, one of the largest global organizations focusing solely on marine conservation. Working as an Oceana field representative in coastal community areas, I found great purpose in my work. I’ve been instrumental in facilitating community projects that specifically target the health and protection of our marine creatures and waters.  I’m very grateful to be apart of this group and can’t wait to learn and to do more !

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Hello everyone! i am Ania Ochoa, I am from Veracruz, Mexico and I'm currently on my last year at university studing biology.
I look forward to work  whith you all in order to make a diference in our planet.
I believe that raising awarness of the importance of thaking care of our oceans and their diversity will lead us to carry out projects of great impact that allow us to improve the actual situation.

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Hi, I'm Belinda Ng, 21 year old Geography student from Hong Kong currently studying at the University of Cambridge in the UK. I'm passionate about ocean conservation and its role in climate mitigation. Excited to work with you all.

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Hi! I'm Karla Macías, I'm 22 years old. I'm from La Paz, Mexico. I studied Economics, but I'm interested in the environmental area. I also want to protect our oceans, because they are life and so beautiful. Of course, they also support economy and we should take care of them and not overexploit nor pollute them, as we usually do.

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I am Cathryn Gino Udasan, proudly born and raised in Southern Mindanao, Philippines. I lived near beautiful beaches and ocean throughout my life and saw how they were polluted day by day. Hence, I am joining organizations that advocates marine life and ecosystem preservation. Hopefully in the near future, I can help in educating our people to protect and preserve the greater marine life not only for humanity, but the entire  fate of our planet.

cathrynudasan@gmail.com

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Alhassan Sesay is a youth mobilizer, organizer and inspirator, born and raised in rural Sierra Leone. He is the Founder and President of The Sierra Leone School Green Club (SLSGC), an environmental and agricultural organization that mainly works with schools and communities. SLSGC recently won a grant to start the project “Plastic Won’t Reach the Beach”. SLSGC has established 10 environmental school clubs in the Western Rural District of Sierra Leone and organized many climate change mitigation initiatives together with teachers and students of these schools. Students will soon start a virtual exchange with their peers in the Netherlands to discuss opportunities for a circular economy in Africa and Europe.
He has been part of many international exchanges and volunteering programs, such as the Young African Leaders Initiative Fellowship Ghana, Africa Change Makers Fellowship 2018, and Focal Point for Citizen Climate Lobby (CCL-Africa). He won the GYCN Climate-Smart Entrepreneurship Contest 2018 as honorary member and the First Young African Leaders Awards 2019. He has recently been selected to be part of the second cohort of GYCN Climate Ambassadors, an initiative of The World Bank. Alhassan is also a founding member of Sierra Leone Unites (SLU), a country chapter of Global Unites. He is a member of the Rotaract Club of Freetown Sunset Sierra Leone.

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Hello! I’m Ibrahim COULIBALY from Ivory Coast. I like too much oceans and I would like to join this fantastic team in order to protect oceans and save our environment...

Ibracoul201999@gmail.com

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Hi, I'm Estela De Araujo, and i'm from Panama city, Panama. My country is almost entirely surrounded by oceans and as a result we depend on them, which is why it is very important to  protect it. A year ago, I started getting informed and involve in different groups which all help the environment, and now as I read about this group I loved it since the ocean is very special to me, and there aren't a lot opportunities for the youth to help, but i truly believe we can make a huge impact together united. Raise our voice and as a girl said before, be the ocean's voice. I also am very interested in studying a major involving the environment so this is huge for me! I'm very happy to join and excited to work with you all! Thanks a lot for the opportunity🙌

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Hello everyone my name is Grace Chang and I am from Suva, Fiji Islands. I come from an island nation that is surrounded by oceans. the ocean is our home, source of food and is very important to us. I would very much like to join the Oceans Voice Working Group and be a voice for this. I am passionate about this. I also study Environmental Science at university and I look forward to working with you all.

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Dear OceanVoice, My name is Adael Moses.. I am from Nigeria, and a graduate of Microbiology from the University of Imo state(IMSU). I was captivated upon viewing a friend's(Martins) WhatsApp status update about OceanVoice and I proceeded to becoming one of you. I shall use my knowledge as both a Geographer and a qualified Microbiologist to foster the goals and objective(s) of OceanVoice. I look forward working with you(OceanVoice). Best regards 👏🏻

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Hello. I am John Emmanuel Tayo from the Philippines. I am an advocate of 2030 Sustainable Development Goals for Climate and Ocean and Terrestrial Environment and an activists  Locally, I am engaged in the education of youth and the community on the significance of protecting wildlife as to have a balance ecosystem both in land and sea which benefits the society. I am likewise a passionate writer and in environment journalism. Fighting for the integration of environment in local development policy making and processes as to the proper utilization of the natural resources and maximization of indigenous materials as to the reduction of plastic wastes and single-use plastics are similarly the voices I am expanding to make riffle of waves of change in the community. I am challenged however in the knowledge communication and transfer as to because of culture and the old politics additionally the fundings.

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Hello everyone! I'm really excited to meet you all. I am a marine conservation biologist, National Geographic Explorer, UN Youth Representative for The Explorers Club and Founder  of The Leatherback Project and Rights for Nature. I mostly study sea turtles in Latin America and work with environmentalists and governments around the globe on nature conservation legislation. Thanks to you all for your efforts to conserve the ocean💙🌊

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Hello!
My name is Serena and I am an environmental advocate from the UK. I have studied oceans extensively as part of my degree (Biology and Mathematics) and was a youth ambassador at the UNESCO Oceans Decade Foundations Dialogue in Copenhagen. In 2019 I was the Global North Focal Point to YOUNGO and I also have been volunteering with the UK Youth Climate Coalition for 4.5 years, amongst many other projects.

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Hello Everyone,
I'm Badar Ismail Ibrahim, a student of University of Ghana and founder of SAVE THE OCEANS GHANA. I'm pleased to join this platform and hope to hear from you.

badarismailibrahim@gmail.com

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Hello everyone!
My name is Carolina Osorio, I'm Mexican and I'm 21 years old.  I'm currently living in the city of Puebla, I'm studying International Relations and I'm interested in topics that deal with maritime life.
It's an honor for me to be part of Ocean's Voice because I want to share all my skills, abilities and resources to help in any way I can.
Best regards.

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“The sea is the only embodiment of a supernatural and wonderful existence”
- Jules Verne

Hello, I'm Shriya Mohanty from India. I'm a second year Computer Science Engineering students and I'm truly passionate about environment conservation initiatives and endeavours. From my very childhood, my parents used to take me to the beach which happens to be a one hour drive from my place. I've always found peace and happiness in looking at the sea and feeling the waves touching your feet. However, right now, the level of damage being done to the oceans is so not healthy to the environment. I want to take the stand and participate in the conservation and awareness activities and through YOUNGO Ocean's Voice working group, that's very much achievable.

mshriya01@gmail.com

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“ A grain of sand is nothing all by itself but if we all put a grain of sand we can build a castle”

Hello my name is Andrea Torres and I’m from Cancún, Mexico. I’m currently living in Germany with the objective of studying environmental engineering here. I created an organization back home to help a little with “the beaches full of trash” problem in which we also helped in reforestations and protests. I’m very excited to be a part of this awesome group! 🌊✨

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“Each one of us can make a difference, together we can make a change” - Barbara Milkuski

Hello everyone! My name is Julieta Ahedo, I am a 20 year old student living in Cancún, Mexico. I am currently studying to get my bachelor’s degree in International Affairs and dream of one day having my own NGO to help women and girls who have been victims of sexual abuse.

As someone who lives in a tourist city such as Cancun, where the main “attraction” is the ocean, I have seen first hand the importance and impact that it has in our everyday lives, as well as the consequences that await if something is not done to change the harmful way in which we live in today. And for this, I believe that in order to do so we need to do it hand in hand, enhancing the cooperation of people from all around the world and extending a helping hand to our neighbor in order to create a chain reaction and start the wave of change.

I am really excited to be part of this amazing project and look forward to working with such amazing people in giving the Ocean the voice that it deserves!

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THIS IS LOKHO MARIIKHO
Hello everyone I am Lokho Mariikho from India ,and I am a senior secondary students currently living in Imphal (Manipur) INDIA. I am working on to save the ocean and raise my voice and spread awareness so that people's will know more about it and join hands and work together for a better planet for us to live in .Feels honoured to be with the YOUNGO oceans voice family . mariikhomikriimei@gmail.com

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Hi,  I'm Grace Ezennaya and currently in my third year of studying Applied Microbiology and Brewing here in Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Nigeria.  The ocean is not just an amazing part of the earth but also one of the beautiful and essential gift of nature. Overtime, man has had lots of benefits from the ocean and I believe thereis a great need for the ocean to be preserved. This is why I feel honoured to be part of this family,  The Youngo Oceans Voice Team.

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Hi,  I'm Grace Ezennaya and currently in my third year of studying Applied Microbiology and Brewing here in Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Nigeria.  The ocean is not just an amazing part of the earth but also one of the beautiful and essential gift of nature. Overtime, man has had lots of benefits from the ocean and I believe thereis a great need for the ocean to be preserved. This is why I feel honoured to be part of this family,  The Youngo Oceans Voice Team.

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Hello!
My name is Ailars D. an ocean leader and advocate from Tanzania, holder of Bsc in aquatic science from the University of Dodoma in Tanzania
I am passionate in making the blue planet safe and sustainable for all in use
I like engaging with people of all kind including youth hence i created a Soa (sustainable ocean alliance ) Hub in Tanzania to give chance to the youth to raise voice for the ocean
I am glad to be hear and share the ocean activism spirit
I am open to connect in any media of your like
@AilarsD-tweeter
@ailarsdavid-insta
ailarsdavid3@gmail.com
@Ailars David-linkedIn

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Hi! My name is Maya and I'm currently in my last year of high school here in Mexico. I want to study environmental engineering or environmental and sustainability studies in Germany :) and before university I want to be able to do some volunteering work!
I'm very grateful of being part of Ocean's Voice and start making a change for the world!

goebelmaya1@gmail.com

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Hello folks! I am Sharmin Shara Mim from Bangladesh.  I have graduated from Disaster and Human Security Management department.I am volunteering  in YOUNGO ocean's voice communication section.  I am enthusiast about climate change and blue economy.

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Hello everyone, my name is Amb. Collins Nyong from Nigeria and Founder of ITAKA Initiative. I am a Social activist and Global Climate Change Ambassador working to Serve the environment, youth  and communities through domestic and international platform like this.
In the past decade or so, I spent volunteer to many different organization from Connected Development to Davatop African to Prima Initiative to Africa COVID19 Youth Task Force to Youth Anti Corruption Network etc. I'm also a mentor at Youth for Change, Young Friend of the environment and a lot more. My work primarily involved with many global issue from gender equality to climate change to blue economy to ocean voice  , youth empowerment , affordable internet for all etc.
My expertise cut across  political geography, GIS , peace and conflict, gender, climate change, green economy, WASH, good governance, advocacy, civil engagement, corruption, sexual & gender based violence, human right, human trafficking etc. Since I have a background from different field, I considered myself as a generalist but not a specialist so, i am expert in many things but not jack of all trade. To be precise I had Bachelor's degree in Geography and Regional Planning, Postgraduate Diploma in Environmental Resources Management, Postgraduate Diploma in Strategic management and Certificate in Leadership, Strategy and Development. Also, I have had the opportunity to  participate and facilitate in many different domestic and international event as well as cofounder /founder organization.
I'm privileges to be honored Ambassadorial position such as Youth Global Ambassador CyphenMun, Ambassador  World Literacy Foundation, Ambassador Youth Internet Moral, Ambassador Global Youth Peace Committee, Ambassador International Youth Climate, Ambassador Gender Based Violence.    I'm very excited to join the oceans voice around the world.

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Hi, I am Sheikh Sadibou Sanyang from The Gambia and I am an Environmental science student. I am intrigued by marine ecosystems and habitats especially wetlands. I believe it’s a duty upon me to defend and protect marine ecosystems against degradation.

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Hi! My name is Thais Amaral and I am a Brazilian biologist currently living and working in Malta (Mediterranean). I have studied and lived in Australia and have been working with marine biology, conservation and environmental education for a few years now. Happy to join the group! @thaisoceanos

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I am maulik joshi member of Asia pacific youngo Ocean's voice. I am planning to setup activity for climate action change and environmental project to my city and all over india and world with biggest project. I will setup teama nd volunteers for it.

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Hello, my name is Alan. I am a Marine Biology student and director of a project that helps the oceans and coral reefs. I like activism to take care of the environment and I spend every day in ways to improve our world.

I think that to change the world we must first change ourselves and work very hard to make a difference.

I firmly believe that we can realize our dreams. My dream is to change minds with our passion to save the oceans.

I am very excited to be a part of Ocean Voice, I know we will do a fantastic job.

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Hi, my name is Noah Cruz and I'm from Mexico. Since I was little never understand people who damage others, then I realized that we were causing damage at our planet but our ocean is still alive and deserve respect and protection so I want to defend it how much I can and be his voice, we still have time to change everything. In future I don't want to be part of the problem, I want to be part of the solution and I'm so happy to see how much person thinks the same and want to be the difference

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John Kagia Gitu, 30

Hello everyone,
I am John a passionate and dedicated entrepreneur from Kenya.
I want to utilize my skills and knowledge to bring positive change to our world.
I am an event planner and a musician and i want to use my platform to echo change through music and art.
My great inspiration comes from service to humanity and environmental protection.
Let's hold hands and protect our environment and oceans.
Thank you all.

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Hello!! My name is Cielo Pedraza and I'm 17 years old. I really like to serve my community and do voluntary activites on my freetime.
What inspires me about  this grupo is the amount of members it has and how many people want to change the world for it to be a better place and to take care of it.
"The voice of the sea speaks to the soul"

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Hi everyone! My name is Eugénia Barroca and I'm a marine biologist that aims to use my vital energy to regenerate our ocean's health. Since I finished my degree that I've been focusing scientific communication by educating my community about the challenges and solutions of our ocean. During the last 10 years, I've been an active volunteer through different national and international organizations (WODYAC, AAOYA, Blue School, etc). Presently, I work as the Portuguese- Language Representative of Sustainable Ocean Alliance by connecting young ocean leaders through out our blue planet to empower them to take ocean action. I'm also a co-founder of the Ocean Hub Portugal, an SOA Hub. We have one planet and one ocean to take care by unifying our voices in ONE! I'm happy and honored to be a drop in this wave with you all, for us together to flow towards SDG 14!

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Hello!! I'm Beatriz and I'm a marine biologist with an International Master in Marine Biodiversity and Conservation! Soon, I'm about to start my PhD on deep-sea benthic biodiversity and conservation! :) Besides scientific research, I'm also very interested in science communication! During the past year, I've worked in the beautiful island of Tenerife (Canary Islands, Spain) as the marine biologist and scientific coordinator of a sustainable whale watching company, aimed to raise awareness on marine mammal's biology, ecology and conservation! As so, I developed a profund connection with these gentle giants!! :) I'm also a member of Ocean Hub Portugal, a young dynamic group creating ocean action in Portugal!!
I'm very happy to be joining Ocean's Voice and to be using our collective voices and energy to create positive changes in our Ocean! :)