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Hello everyone,  my name is Nancy Ongom from Northern Uganda, I am a  law graduate and youth activist and has been part of the compact for Young People In Humanitarian Action as a Youth compact champion since 2020 . Back in my community I have been active as a SRHR trainer and peer educator mainly promoting menstrual hygiene and advocating for Gender equality.
Now I am a Teach for Uganda fellow currently placed in one of the rural primary school in Eastern Uganda teaching a class of 120 young pupils between the ages of of 5 and 11.. Helping them acquire basic numeracy and literacy skills along side community outreaches with the vision of improving the education outcomes of those underserved communities.

Fun fact about me;  I love to binge watch movies and series during my free time and sometimes I blog and write while watching.  I dream of visiting atleast 20 countries.

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Hello,
I am kisekedi Zibuke from DRCongo , currently live in Nakivale Refugee Settlement /Uganda as a refugee since 2017.

I am a social entrepreneur and humanitarian  working with BOTANICA REPELLENT CO.LTD and I am committed towards malaria free Africa.
I am passionate working with adolescent and children especially in the way of defending there rights.
I am a human right defender, tackling the problem of gender inequality and discrimination.
I have an immense pleasure to meet all of you and to learn from you.

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Am Lino Unyango 25 years old, teaching in a primary school in Kakuma refugee camp Kenya.
I loved to be called Lino and prefer to be He or His.
I love singing.

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Hello Everyone!
This is Nadine Khaouli, young leader, community activist and global goals advocate from my beloved country Lebanon. I am currently working with UNDP in Lebanon on implementing youth leadership programs in Lebanon and the Arab Region.
I am also a co-founder for a humanitarian  youth-led initiative called Kafe be Kafak that was established to help and support people in need in Lebanon due to the hardships and socioeconomic instabilities that our country is currently facing.

fun fact: I love foooood and can't start my diet journey :(

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I'm Catalina, I prefer to be called Kate too, because it's easier to pronounce and internationally. My pronouns are she / her. I am 18 years old and I am in my last year of high school, in Bucharest, Romania.

Although this year is full of important exams for my educational future, I find time to always discover interesting and useful things. For this reason I am also part of the National Council of Students, as executive secretary for external relations.

Nice to meet you!

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Hello fellow humanitarians! This is Maymoona Abuomir, 24, pronouns are (she/her) and I’m from Jordan. I’ve been involved in development for a while and I currently work as a Youth Development Consultant with MSI on a USAID-funded project. Fun fact: I almost always end up as the “IT girl” of every team I have been part of because of my curiosity and fascination of exploring new technologies!

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Hello!! My name is Cristina(she/her) , I am 17 years old and I come from Romania. I am quite fond of volunteering and I started collaborating with UNICEF Romania a year ago, as a member of the Children's Board. I am passionate about children's rights and I absolutely adore working with children in different circumstances.
Fun fact about me: I am an enthusiastic animal lover and I have a dog called Max- my all time companion for long nature walks.
I am extremely eager to meet you all!!

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Hey ~
I'm EJ (she/her), 21, from Camiguin, Philippines! I am currently a junior in college, taking a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology. I am involved with The Initiative PH which is a nonprofit organization that synergizes young people's development initiatives for communities experiencing poverty, exclusion, vulnerability, and insecurity.

Fun fact about me: I love fishing with my family. We also go diving at times since it's easily accessible for us living on a small island :)

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My name is TAKO ELIAS IMBUS, 24 by age,male, a Cameroonian living in Nigeria, an under graduate student of national open University of Nigeria. I am studying peace studies and conflicts resolution.

I love to be called Elias

I love leadership

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Hi!!

I am Katharina (she/her) and I am from Romania.

I’m a student in the 11th grade and I can say that I start and end my day doing volunteer activities.

I am very concerned about respecting students' rights and informing them, so I am part of The National School Students’ Council of Romania.

I am very excited to meet you all.

Fun fact about me: I love cooking.

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Hello dear colleagues! I am Roman. Currently, I serve as the General Secretary of National Youth Council of Moldova, at some time being an expert of the Think Tank on Youth Participation in Salto-Youth PI and member of Expert group on youth rights within European Youth Forum. Additional to this, I am an activist for human rights and non-discrimination, with specialisation on youth with fewer opportunities. My areas of expertise include youth participation and youth structured dialogue. My credo is ” youth voice is a power, but we have to push it up”.

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Guiding youths always makes them to stand for themselves no matter how hard the situation may be 

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Hello !!
I hope everyone is doing well n fine
I am Nyawal Manyang Gatwech ,
Am a south Sudanese currently in Kampala Uganda ,am student doing mass communication and journalism.

Executive Director of International Youth for African ( IYA )
The organization focus on the youth peace building,youth empowerment and youth employment
Youth development in different communities,societies

I love seeing youth coming together as one team that's always brings happiness in my face

I love reading,cooking ,music and dancing

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Hey!! My name is Moses Yengi a South Sudanese refugee in Uganda. I have completed my O, level and I'm currently working with Uganda Red Cross Society as a volunteer in the community addressing food security, livelihood and house hold energy. At the same time I'm also working with Impact Driven Mission as a facilitator, fighting all forms injustice, corruption and preaching the good news of the kingdom. I love having fun with friends and meeting new people.

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Hello. My name is Sophia from Nigeria. My pronuons are she/her.
I'm an undergraduate student in my finals. I am a child activist, I work with different non governmental organizations that are particular about children welfare. Currently I work with a non governmental organization called BUDS, an organization that help stop child abuse, molestation in schools. They've been wonderful.
I love swimming.

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Hi, I am Yabaya Shadrach Haruna from Nigeria. I am a member of Activista Nigeria a humanitarian NGO and an active partner of Actionaid. Am done with my undergraduate degree which I studied Geology and Mining. Am also a member of Ywap Nigeria( Youth With A Purpose.
Am enthusiastic when it comes to humanitarian services and feel very fulfilled contributing positively to the development and existence of human race.
Fun fact about me: I love dancing, playing guitar, singing and poetry.

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My name is Kure Shekwoyemi Ibrahim from Nigeria.

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I am a Humanitarian practitioner for over 6 years and presently I am the coordinator for Activista Nasarawa State (Actionaid Nigeria) in Nigeria helping to stand with the poor, fighting social injustice, good governance and vulnerable people. Also am the state champion for Nigerian Youth SDGs Network and trying how we could see that the youth of the country gets decent work and also meeting other SDGs goals in the state and country at large.

I love to see people happy and i love visiting and going to community to engage with them directly. I love Music and travelling as well.

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Iam Faridah Luanda ,
Am a refugee from Democratic Republic of Congo currently based in Stockholm, Sweden .Iam Gender and Diversity Coordinator @Global Refugee Youth Network (gryn).
I love Music ,Am passionate  on women's rights and Empowerment.
Am happy to meet new friends and learn from them.

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Hi everyone I’m nelson from cameroon and I’m excited to part of this conference. I’m passionate about community development, girl child advocacy and peace and everything concerns humanity.
I’m a unesco certified peace ambassador. As a co-founder and national cordinator of Yelda we try to promote health, gender equality, skill development and capacity building, promote peace and humanitarian assistance to mostly orphanage and street kids.
I’m happy for this opportunity to learn and improve on these things in my community.

I love playing music, football and I love cooking.

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Hi everyone am Abdi Abdullahi Osman a refugee from somalia currently living in Kenya especially Dadaab particularly Dagahaley am student who is undergoing under tertiary education I have worked with many non governmental organizations ie Lutheran world federation (LWF) , Care international , Save the children . I served my community with kindness, commitment, love and dedication .  I haven't travelled outside kenya my hope and ambition is to travel beyond Kenya and see the beautiful cosmos .

I love playing football since it is unifying factor

Regards

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The young do not know enough to be prudent, and therefore they attempt the impossible, and achieve it, generation after generation.” ...

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Hello Everyone,

My name is Francis Ezeh,
I am from Nigeria and currently serving as State Secretary and Ambassador to Global Environmental Conservation and Climate initiative (GECCI) ,it is a Non -Profit Organization which is focused on Environmental Sustainablity Goals and Partnership towards raising awareness on Climate Change.

I'm passionate about the Environment,and Youth's Leadership in aspects of Youth's involvement in decision making to carry out the necessary goals for the good of our Communities and the world.

I'm also Member Of Young African Leaders Initiative YALI
*Member Of United Nations Volunteer UNV

I love Music
And I mediate alot
Fun facts about me
I love Traveling and Good healthy Food.

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This is a picture at Great Zimbabwe University on a day we were had a graduation celebration for Foreign and refugee students who completed their studies.

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Hi everyone, My name is Bahati Mnyaci, a congolese refugee living in Zimbabwe. I am a leader of a refugee youth led organisation called Change Agents Advocacy. This organisation is run with a mandate to transform young refugee youths into leaders and leaders into agents of change.

We conduct training and capacity building workshops in Business, leadership and entreprenuership.

l enjoy sports especially rugby, in fact l play rugby.... fun fact.

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Hello everyone,

My name is Oricia, I am form the Democratic Republic of Congo, however I am currently living in Nairobi, Kenya.
I am passionate about leadership equity and inclusion and I look forward to build a society where everyone, (especially women and children) regardless of their gender, race, age or nationality will be allowed to freely engage in activities that will benefit them.
I love baking and I do not know how to dance, however I am working on it :).

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This photo of me was taken during the launching of an online Covid19 awareness campaign in February 2021 at our humble main office in Juba, South Sudan.

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Hi everyone!

My name is Chotbiel Joseph (he/him).
I am founder and Executive Director of a youth-led organization called LOVE IN DEED South Sudan, a national non-profit organization based in South Sudan. We work with the vulnerable, female headed families, supporting adolescent mothers and youths.

I am a medical student, a biochemist, a preacher, gospel singer, humanitarian and a social worker.

The fun fact about me is that people, considering the forgoing careers and areas of work listed, find it hard to give me a title.

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This winter, one day at noon, I had a wonderful moment walking along the river bank. Which I shared with you 🥰

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From Bangladesh

About me: I am Abdus Samad, I am a student. I also like to work with disenfranchised children and women to promote their rights, eliminate gender inequality, and work with adolescents involved in humanitarian activities. ..In my opinion, we can see the positive effects of this through the efforts of the youth together. We young people have the courage and determination to move forward. . I want to work this issue to globally with UNICEF.

Fun fact about me: I like to travel, journey Country abroad.  I am very happy to see the world

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hi everyone, I'm Priya. I'm originally from India. I'm based in UNICEF New York and work on adolescents and youth in emergencies. I co-led, with NRC, UNFPA, IFRC and many partners, the process of developing the IASC Youth Guidelines which includes the voices of hundreds of young people. Before UNICEF, I worked for 15+ years in UNFPA in New York, West Africa and Asia Pacific. Working in emergencies is my passion, and most importantly, working WITH and FOR young people is my true calling :) I am so happy to be part of this training effort, and hope to learn so much more from all of you. I have 2 girls who are 10 and 7 years. Fun fact about me - I love learning how to cook different cuisines and am pretty good at Indian food :)

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I am Kate Mahoney (she/her) and I have the privilege live in Canada and work virtually with amazing people all over the world. I work with Adolescent Development & Participation Team at UNICEF and I also work with Women's Refugee Commission to support the Global Refugee Youth Network.  I have been working in humanitarian action and policy for 20 years, which I think makes me an "older youth"!  I love working with and for young people to promote young peoples' engagement in humanitarian action at the local level and in global policy. I am excited to meet all over you and  learn from you.  Fun Fact: I live in the forest and I love skiing and trail running.

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Hi everyone!
My name is Patient Baraka a refugee from DRCongo and currently living in Nakivale refugee settlement camp (Uganda)

Am a social entrepreneur passionate about impacting people’s live for positive change to the most pressing challenges to the globe.

During my journey as developed previously, I created BOTANICA in 2019 as a social business that both fights the spread of malaria and creating job opportunities to youth and single mothers while standing on a mission of MALARIA FREE AFRCIA and contributing to refugee women self-reliance.

BOTANICA offers natural and affordable mosquito repellent products that act both as skin moisturizer and effective mosquito repellants agents.

am as well passionate about communication skill and life-coaching.

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Hello, I am kaoma Kiese Bienvenue, I am from Democratic Republic of Congo but currently based in Kalobeyei refugee camp in Kenya. I am youth-Led organization and I work with Kalobeyei Umoja association as the advocacy and project manager. I love Livelihood activities; Humanitarian assistant and hygiene promotion. I have been doing it for the last 5 years in our community by empowering young refugee and change their lives through self-relances and livelihood activities. within Kalobeyei settlement refugee camps Kenya.

Fun things about me; I like discovery, stories but also a kind of a lot emotional and lovers of music.

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Hello everyone,
My name is Ayan mohamud a refugee from Somalia currently living in Kenya, Nairobi. A psychologist by professional
I’m a community worker based in Nairobi eastleigh,
I’m a project director of a refugee led organization called Tawakal youth in Nairobi.
We do women and girls empowerment on GBV and sexual health rights
We promote psychosocial support activities, peace building and conflict resolution programs.
Programs of people with disabilities’
We advocate and educate youth, and culture programs

I love cooking and reading

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Hey everyone
Now since your here let me get your attention
My name is Nasteha Adan Adow a somali refugee in Kampala uganda, I am a nurse to be  and a social worker currently working with mental health family as a project manager and Norwegian refugee council for 3 years as an interpreter of somali and swahili,I am a feminist and one fact about me is that I love listening to people
I am henna and makeup artist part time
I love working as a social worker coz I feel great giving back to the community….empowering girls and youths to achieve

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Hello my name is Racheal Adol Ajang i live in Kakuma Refugee Camp.I am a teacher working with Lutheran world Federation.I am the Project Manager of Youth Drive self-help group.We help our community through various ways,empowering the Youth by conducting Career guidance,language practice(English) ,livelihood and public speaking.We aim at solving problems in the Community and bring out various changes that will bring an impact to many lives.

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My name is Yves Umuhoza, a Burundian Refugee residing in Zimbabwe. I'm the project manager of a project being funded by GRYN.

This project is being implemented in Tongogara refugee camp with the aim of empowering women/girls in particular refugee women/girls in the camp. We hope to impart skills to refugee youth on renewable energy technologies and create employment for them. In this regard we tend to improve self reliance and resiliency within our fellow youth in the camp.

In addition to that l'm a climate change advocate and very passionate about solving problems within my community through providing sustainable solutions. I am addressed as the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Engineer at Assorted Energies International (Pvt) Ltd. In short it is called AEI. AEI is registered under the laws of Zimbabwe and its primarily goal is to target the electricity shortage within our nation through providing sustainable energy solution. It can also be referred to as a refugee youth led initiative.

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Hello, I am Emmanuel Ndayisaba, (he/him),  Rwandan by nationality and a refugee in Malawi.  A project manager of Alpha TechVerse a project that is being funded by GRYN. Next week we are launching our website, and you will be able to find us through the below link.
https://alpha-techverse.com.

I have been a project developer and manager for 5 years. Currently, I am working at Jesuit worldwide Learning as an IT coordinator where I am also doing my second degree in Sustainable Development.

Likewise, I also did project management specialization with California university and Business Management with Regis University through Jesuit Worldwide Learning (JWL).

On the other hand, I am the founder of Dzaleka Rising and Project Coordinator at Luquluqu tribe. I do enjoy contributing to projects that bring a change to the community. And I love programming, networking, web, and graphic design.

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Am Adelaide Nifasha, a Burundian refugee living in Zimbabwe. Am the co-founder and project manager of Refugee Child’s Coalition for Climate Action. This project is being further piloted in Tongogara Refugee Camp Zimbabwe courtesy of GRYN’s grant. Tongogara Refugee Camp is experiencing the brutal effect of climate change for it is either cyclones, tropical storms, droughts, or strong heat waves. These climatic phenomena expose the most vulnerable persons of concern and constrain them to humanitarian aids as their supplementary livelihoods such as gardening crops and livestock fail to generate more income. However, what shocks us is that the refugee community in this camp especially young people know very little about whether these critical challenges happen as a result of climate change.

This prompted the formation of the Refugee Child’s coalition for Climate Action with objectives to teach young people about climate change, lead the action to champion climate adaptation, disaster risk management, environmental management and restoration, and poverty reduction as we engage the community farmers as well to understand these weather conditions and seek for better tools, fertilizer and better seed to increase their yield.

Apart from being a passionate climate advocate, am also an SRHR advocate working as a volunteer with Childline Zimbabwe TRC-DROP-IN center and also a member of the Tongogara Camp youth parliament.

The fun thing about me is that I like laughing and my colleagues tell me I have no equal in the world over but you know what, not everything makes me laugh, am quite sympathetic when I see a sad thing.

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Hey, Gahumure Tilly Bruce is my name, I am a Burundian Refugee Youth, currently living in Uganda Kampala.  I am passionate about Youth Empowerment. I am also the Project Manager of Smart Lenz Team (SLT), a Refugee Youth-Led community Initiative promoting self - reliance among urban refugee youth and host Community through creative skills. I am an urban farmer and also a Mobile Phone Photographer. I love playing basketball.

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This photo is at my university here in Queensland, Australia. It's Jacaranda blooming season and I thought to share it with all of you 😊

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She/Her
From the Philippines currently based in Brisbane

UNICEF
Hi there! My name is Erika a humanitarian worker and peacebuilder. I've started working in humanitarian action in conflict and disaster in the Philippines, then focused on working in the Asia-Pacific region, as well as globally now with UNICEF. I am currently doing my PhD on Youth Peace and Security in Southeast Asia.

Fun fact about me: I love skydiving! I did it last year, and I'm doing it again at the end of the year 🪂