This is a presentation of Global Youth Leadership & Girl-child Foundation, what the organisation stands for, her achievement, opportunities and challenges.
This is a window into the vision, mission and programs of the Global Youth Leadership and Girl-child Foundation. A nonprofit, non-governmental charity that empowers women, youth and the girl-child.
Raising Girls' Ambition is a project that has taken a central role in the fight for women, and indeed the Girl-child’s right to a meaningful physical, mental, emotional and socially developed life. Raising Girls’ Ambition Conference was conceived to bring together Researchers, Development Practitioners, Policy makers, the Academia, Secondary School Students, and other Stakeholders who have concern for the development of the girl-child. RAGA envisions a society where girls can grow up to be educated, informed, able to make decisions for their lives and contribute meaningfully to the development of their immediate communities and society at large. At RAGA we connect girls to successful women, to mentor them. Girls find their voice, use it and they are heard.
This is a presentation of Global Youth Leadership & Girl-child Foundation, what the organisation stands for, her achievement, opportunities and challenges.
This is a window into the vision, mission and programs of the Global Youth Leadership and Girl-child Foundation. A nonprofit, non-governmental charity that empowers women, youth and the girl-child.
Raising Girls' Ambition is a project that has taken a central role in the fight for women, and indeed the Girl-child’s right to a meaningful physical, mental, emotional and socially developed life. Raising Girls’ Ambition Conference was conceived to bring together Researchers, Development Practitioners, Policy makers, the Academia, Secondary School Students, and other Stakeholders who have concern for the development of the girl-child. RAGA envisions a society where girls can grow up to be educated, informed, able to make decisions for their lives and contribute meaningfully to the development of their immediate communities and society at large. At RAGA we connect girls to successful women, to mentor them. Girls find their voice, use it and they are heard.
Undp asia pacific youth empowerment 2018 int...Mr Nyak
Happy International Youth Day and welcome to the latest update of UNDP Asia Pacific’s Youth
Empowerment initiative. This year, the theme for International Youth Day is “Safe Spaces for Youth”.
This refers to civic spaces, physical public spaces and digital spaces which allow young people to engage
in decision making, participate fully in their communities and interact virtually with others across
borders. In order for young people to be able to effectively contribute to social and economic
development, it is crucial that these spaces are inclusive of all youth.
In many countries in the Asia-Pacific region, as in the rest of the world, youth are effectively excluded
from decision making and political forums, and their access to and participation in public spaces is
restricted. This is particularly true for young women and other marginalised youth, and further
entrenches existing social tensions and inequalities.
Rotarians and YALI: Building Partnerships With Young African LeadersRotary International
Launched by former U.S. President Barack Obama in 2010,
the Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI) invests in young
people poised to become the next lawmakers, entrepreneurs,
and community leaders in Africa. Learn about YALI’s
flagship program, the Mandela Washington Fellowship, and
see how your club can connect with the hundreds of fellows
studying in the United States and the greater YALI network
to partner on projects in Rotary’s areas of focus.
Liberian born, Patrice is a Writer, Poet, Entrepreneur, Broadcaster, Girls’ Education Advocate, Communications Professional, Activist, and former Miss Liberia.
Education: A Bachelor’s degree in Mass Communications, an advanced certificate in Fashion Design, and a certificate in Business & Entrepreneurship.
She is a Mandela Washington Fellow of President Obama’s Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI),
Educating and challenging young people in Nigeria and Africa to rise above their limitations and take the lead in the economic growth and development of their nation.
Youth make up more than half of Pakistan's population.The abundance of young people presents hope for the process of Nation Building. This is a brief account of how the youth are involved in the making of a better Pakistan.
This presentation covers the importance of youth in a nation. What role does the youth have to play in nation's growth. It displays the various ways a youth can help a nation grow from different sectors.
The "State of the world's Girls'' research provides a unique insight from over 1,000 participants* into what it’s like to be an adolescent girl or young women activist in 2023: how are they treated, do they feel safe, what keeps them going?
The Youth AfriCamp provides a forum that allows the participating youth to showcase their work in their respective regions. In addition, the camp includes training segments that will allow youth to acquire skills in creative social messaging techniques that they can apply to their work. The YI sees added value in convening the AfriCamp to not only act as facilitator and sponsor, but most importantly, to raise the profile of the work young people are doing under challenging conditions.
Undp asia pacific youth empowerment 2018 int...Mr Nyak
Happy International Youth Day and welcome to the latest update of UNDP Asia Pacific’s Youth
Empowerment initiative. This year, the theme for International Youth Day is “Safe Spaces for Youth”.
This refers to civic spaces, physical public spaces and digital spaces which allow young people to engage
in decision making, participate fully in their communities and interact virtually with others across
borders. In order for young people to be able to effectively contribute to social and economic
development, it is crucial that these spaces are inclusive of all youth.
In many countries in the Asia-Pacific region, as in the rest of the world, youth are effectively excluded
from decision making and political forums, and their access to and participation in public spaces is
restricted. This is particularly true for young women and other marginalised youth, and further
entrenches existing social tensions and inequalities.
Rotarians and YALI: Building Partnerships With Young African LeadersRotary International
Launched by former U.S. President Barack Obama in 2010,
the Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI) invests in young
people poised to become the next lawmakers, entrepreneurs,
and community leaders in Africa. Learn about YALI’s
flagship program, the Mandela Washington Fellowship, and
see how your club can connect with the hundreds of fellows
studying in the United States and the greater YALI network
to partner on projects in Rotary’s areas of focus.
Liberian born, Patrice is a Writer, Poet, Entrepreneur, Broadcaster, Girls’ Education Advocate, Communications Professional, Activist, and former Miss Liberia.
Education: A Bachelor’s degree in Mass Communications, an advanced certificate in Fashion Design, and a certificate in Business & Entrepreneurship.
She is a Mandela Washington Fellow of President Obama’s Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI),
Educating and challenging young people in Nigeria and Africa to rise above their limitations and take the lead in the economic growth and development of their nation.
Youth make up more than half of Pakistan's population.The abundance of young people presents hope for the process of Nation Building. This is a brief account of how the youth are involved in the making of a better Pakistan.
This presentation covers the importance of youth in a nation. What role does the youth have to play in nation's growth. It displays the various ways a youth can help a nation grow from different sectors.
The "State of the world's Girls'' research provides a unique insight from over 1,000 participants* into what it’s like to be an adolescent girl or young women activist in 2023: how are they treated, do they feel safe, what keeps them going?
The Youth AfriCamp provides a forum that allows the participating youth to showcase their work in their respective regions. In addition, the camp includes training segments that will allow youth to acquire skills in creative social messaging techniques that they can apply to their work. The YI sees added value in convening the AfriCamp to not only act as facilitator and sponsor, but most importantly, to raise the profile of the work young people are doing under challenging conditions.
Women today are the engine of Africa. They produce up to 80% of the food, support 40% of the families and manage 90% of the informal economy. They are making very important strides in the world of politics.
The seminar for African women leaders in Yale University endsBANCO SANTANDER
Today, the seminar "Leadership, governance and globalization: Forum for strategic impact” has come to an end. It was organized by the Women for Africa Foundation in collaboration with Yale University with backing from Banco Santander via Santander Universidades.
Contracted by Centre for Development Results to create their first publication, Women Leading Change. Highly visualized reading experience that highlights women leading UK aid projects worldwide. Publication has since been seen by UK MPs, government, and DFID, and it is the first in a series of quarterly publications that highlight UK aid consultancies’ impact on global development.
7th Annual Youth Assembly at the United Nations Esperanza Garcia
7th Annual Youth Assembly at the United Nations from August 4-6, 2010. The Youth Assembly is an annual gathering of hundreds of young people from around the world who seek practical ways to contribute to the achievement of the Millennium Development Goals, global networking and social entrepreneurship skills as well as meeting with and contributing to civil society formally affiliated with the United Nations.
The Youth Assembly is an annual gathering of hundreds of young people from around the world who seek practical ways to contribute to the achievement of the Millennium Development Goals, global networking and social entrepreneurship skills as well as meeting with and contributing to civil society formally affiliated with the United Nations.
7th Annual Youth Assembly at the United Nations August 4-6, 2010. The Youth Assembly is an annual gathering of hundreds of young people from around the world who seek practical ways to contribute to the achievement of the Millennium Development Goals, global networking and social entrepreneurship skills as well as meeting with and contributing to civil society formally affiliated with the United Nations.
This power point is an introduction to the challenges faced by women in today's world, and particularly in developing and post conflict countries. WCI addresses these challenges through its various advocacy and training programs which are discussed in the second half.
Policy Brief-Universal Basic Education Finance in Nigeria.pdfYouthHubAfrica
Nigeria has to stay on track to deliver the fourth Sustainable Development Goal
(SDG4) by 2030. In that respect, extending compulsory, free and qualitative universal
basic education (UBE) to 12 years is an essential step toward overcoming one of the
current weaknesses of UBE in Nigeria. Making UBE compulsory, free and qualitative
for 12 years will align policy in Nigeria with SDG4 and make education work for all
children in the country.
This manual is for use by peer educators on promotion of sexual and reproductive
health and rights (SRHR), and prevention of sexual and gender-based violence
(SGBV)/violence against women and girls (VAWG), and harmful practices (in
particular child marriage and female genital mutilation – FGM). The training
focuses more on services that peer educators can offer in their communities
including information and counselling on:
· SGBV/VAWG
· Harmful practices particularly child marriage and FGM
· SRHR
This manual is for use by Trainers of Peer Educators on the promotion of health and development of adolescents
and young people in Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR), Mental Health, Drug Abuse, Healthy
Nutrition, Prevention of Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV)/Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG)
and harmful practices (Child Marriage and Female Genital Mutilation – FGM) among others.
Draft Essential Services Package for GBV Child Marriage and FGM (4).pdfYouthHubAfrica
Gender based violence (GBV), child marriage and female genital
mutilation (FGM) are important issues that challenge the sexual and
reproductive health and rights (SRHR) of women and girls in Nigeria.
These challenges are present in all parts of the country although child
marriage is more common in the northern part while FGM is more
common in the south.
Desk Review- FCT Towards Attaining the Universal Health Coverage(UHC).pdfYouthHubAfrica
Healthcare remains one of the greatest needs of man all through time and in considering healthcare,
recourse has to be paid to the ethics, the people, the process and other intangible considerations. These
considerations are responsible for health care being possible in the frst place and also responsible
for the cost of healthcare which is known to – sometimes – be out of the reach of the common
man. According to IOM (1993), access to health care means having the timely use of personal health
services to achieve the best health outcomes.
Education is the most powerful investment in our future.
But the Nigerian education system is in a state of emergency and the country is lagging behind even the poorest country in the continent.
In the world today, there are over 200 million women and girls who have been subjected to female genital mutilation. These women and girls are spread across about 30 different countries in Africa, the Middle East, and Asia. This harmful practice which has been proven to have no health benefits has caused long-lasting physical, emotional and psychological trauma and in some cases death.
The ICT lab, remodeled by YouthHubAfrica, was funded as part of Huawei Technology Nigeria Limited's Corporate Social Responsibility plans in Nigeria. Huawei provided ICT facilities for students, and YouthHubAfrica remodeled one of the existing buildings into a modernized ICT Lab where its students can access digital education, building and expanding their digital skills and knowledge.
As part of efforts to address the build-up of issues occasioned by human rights violations by security personnel in Nigeria, the "You Matter in this Matter" project was designed. #YouMatterInThisMatter is distinctively a response to the #EndSARS protest by Nigerian youths in 2020. The project was executed in FCT Abuja, Oyo, Bauchi and Ebonyi states for youths, women and persons living with disability to report human rights violations.
The number to call for free to report human rights violations by any security officer in the FCT is 08005005555.
The United Nations has set a goal under SDG4 for countries to prioritise the need to ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all. The adoption of the sustainable development goals by Nigeria has placed a duty on them to make policies and legislation that would assist in attaining the seven targets that lead to the achievement of the goal set down by the UNDP.
Nigeria has to stay on track to deliver the fourth Sustainable Development Goal(SDG4) by2030. In that respect, extending compulsory, free and qualitative universal basic education (UBE) to12years is an essential step toward overcoming one of the current weaknesses of UBE in Nigeria. Making UBE compulsory, free and qualitativefor12years will align policy in Nigeria with SDG4and make education work for all children in the country.
Training Manual for Youth Social Media Advocates YouthHubAfrica
YouthHubAfrica (YHA) to expand its reach to young Nigerians who are existing social media influencers and empower them with requisite skills and resources that will help them share information with other young persons within their communities and their social networks both online and offline.
The Youth Social Media Advocates (YSMA) program will build a community of young advocates who will use social media as an effective tool and strategy to raise awareness, share impact stories, and connect with relevant stakeholders to drive social change solely within the UNFPA Nigeria areas of works.
On the 4th of November 2021, 42 Girls from 6 geopolitical zones in Nigeria (ages 15-19) came together in Abuja to develop the Girls' Charter - a list of demands springing from conversations on issues they experience in various parts of their lives. The girls identified issues restricting the access of girls to education, gender inequality, digital gender divide among others.
The ask/demand are channelled towards key stakeholders who are representatives of the Government, Civil Society Organizations, Parents, and every citizen of Nigeria.
Print Media Analysis of GBV cases in Nigeria (April - September 2021)YouthHubAfrica
Gender-Based Violence (GBV) is described as violence, including sexual, physical, mental and economic harm inflicted on an individual in public or in private on account of the individual’s gender. This includes the threat of violence, all forms of coercion and manipulations. GBV spectrum extends to all forms of intimate partner violence, sexual violence, child marriage, female genital mutilation and honor crimes (1). The trauma associated with GBV has debilitating effects on the lives of survivors and this negatively affects their productivity and perpetuates the cycle of poverty survivors have to contend with.
Policy Brief on Print Media Analysis of GBV Cases YouthHubAfrica
Gender-Based Violence (GBV) is described as violence, including sexual, physical, mental and economic harm inflicted on an individual in public or in private on account of the individual’s gender. This includes the threat of violence, all forms of coercion and manipulations.
The DARE Conference is a two-day conference organised by YouthHubAfrica which seeks to bring together over 500 young Africans under the theme: 'Expanding Margins' to discuss and benefit from the practical experience of other youth speakers and artists who will share personal life experiences, success stories as well as their vision regarding an end to Sexual and Gender-Based Violence Against women and girls in Nigeria and Africa at large.
The DARE Conference is a two-day conference organised by YouthHubAfrica which seeks to bring together over 500 young Africans under the theme: 'Expanding Margins' to discuss and benefit from the practical experience of other youth speakers and artists who will share personal life experiences, success stories as well as their vision regarding an end to Sexual and Gender-Based Violence Against women and girls in Nigeria and Africa at large.
YouthHubAfrica Celebrates the Passage of the ‘Child Protection Bill In Sokoto...YouthHubAfrica
YouthHubAfrica and members of the civil society coalition congratulate the Sokoto state government on the passage of the ‘Child Protection Bill’ into law in the state. This is a remarkable step in the right direction as the bill recently passed the 3rd reading, awaiting assent by the Executive Governor of Sokoto state- Rt. Hon Aminu Waziri Tambuwal
Resumes, Cover Letters, and Applying OnlineBruce Bennett
This webinar showcases resume styles and the elements that go into building your resume. Every job application requires unique skills, and this session will show you how to improve your resume to match the jobs to which you are applying. Additionally, we will discuss cover letters and learn about ideas to include. Every job application requires unique skills so learn ways to give you the best chance of success when applying for a new position. Learn how to take advantage of all the features when uploading a job application to a company’s applicant tracking system.
Want to move your career forward? Looking to build your leadership skills while helping others learn, grow, and improve their skills? Seeking someone who can guide you in achieving these goals?
You can accomplish this through a mentoring partnership. Learn more about the PMISSC Mentoring Program, where you’ll discover the incredible benefits of becoming a mentor or mentee. This program is designed to foster professional growth, enhance skills, and build a strong network within the project management community. Whether you're looking to share your expertise or seeking guidance to advance your career, the PMI Mentoring Program offers valuable opportunities for personal and professional development.
Watch this to learn:
* Overview of the PMISSC Mentoring Program: Mission, vision, and objectives.
* Benefits for Volunteer Mentors: Professional development, networking, personal satisfaction, and recognition.
* Advantages for Mentees: Career advancement, skill development, networking, and confidence building.
* Program Structure and Expectations: Mentor-mentee matching process, program phases, and time commitment.
* Success Stories and Testimonials: Inspiring examples from past participants.
* How to Get Involved: Steps to participate and resources available for support throughout the program.
Learn how you can make a difference in the project management community and take the next step in your professional journey.
About Hector Del Castillo
Hector is VP of Professional Development at the PMI Silver Spring Chapter, and CEO of Bold PM. He's a mid-market growth product executive and changemaker. He works with mid-market product-driven software executives to solve their biggest growth problems. He scales product growth, optimizes ops and builds loyal customers. He has reduced customer churn 33%, and boosted sales 47% for clients. He makes a significant impact by building and launching world-changing AI-powered products. If you're looking for an engaging and inspiring speaker to spark creativity and innovation within your organization, set up an appointment to discuss your specific needs and identify a suitable topic to inspire your audience at your next corporate conference, symposium, executive summit, or planning retreat.
About PMI Silver Spring Chapter
We are a branch of the Project Management Institute. We offer a platform for project management professionals in Silver Spring, MD, and the DC/Baltimore metro area. Monthly meetings facilitate networking, knowledge sharing, and professional development. For event details, visit pmissc.org.
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Jill Pizzola's Tenure as Senior Talent Acquisition Partner at THOMSON REUTERS...dsnow9802
Jill Pizzola's tenure as Senior Talent Acquisition Partner at THOMSON REUTERS in Marlton, New Jersey, from 2018 to 2023, was marked by innovation and excellence.
MISS TEEN GONDA 2024 - WINNER ABHA VISHWAKARMADK PAGEANT
Abha Vishwakarma, a rising star from Uttar Pradesh, has been selected as the victor from Gonda for Miss High Schooler India 2024. She is a glad representative of India, having won the title through her commitment and efforts in different talent competitions conducted by DK Exhibition, where she was crowned Miss Gonda 2024.
New Explore Careers and College Majors 2024Dr. Mary Askew
Explore Careers and College Majors is a new online, interactive, self-guided career, major and college planning system.
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1. Formidable Women Leading Social Change In Africa
The month of March every year is set aside to celebrate Women in some parts of the
world. The United Nations International Women's Day also falls on the 8th of March!
This whole month is dedicated to celebrating women on their social, economic, cultural
and political achievements. It offers an opportunity to reappraise the progress of
women in various aspects and dynamics of society. It is also a good time to look around
the world and address major challenges preventing women from pulling themselves up
by the bootstrap. This year's International Women's Day celebration was themed
around the pledge for parity.
In marking this important month, we at YouthhubAfrica are celebrating the following
African women leading social change in their communities and Africa at large. We see
them as inspirations and examples of what is possible when women rise above the
limitations that society sets on their dreams. Join us to celebrate the YouthhubAfrica’s
Formidable Women Leading Social Change in Africa 2016! #YoungWomenAfrica.
Rapelang Rabana, South Africa, 31, Founder and CEO of Rekindle Learning.
Dubbed the “Marissa Mayer of the Silicon Cape”, this South African entrepreneur and
computer sciences graduate co-founded Yeigo, one of the world’s first mobile VoIP
applications. Named one of Africa’s Best Young Entrepreneurs by Forbes Africa, she
became a World Economic Forum Global Shaper, all before the age of 30. In 2013, she
launched the online training and education company Rekindle Learning. She actively
promotes the role of women in business as well as the potential of mobile technology to
seed new business opportunities that provide much-needed jobs and crack socio-
2. economic challenges. The Business Science, major in Computer Science graduate also
sits on the board of Ubuntu Africa Healthcare. She tweets through @rapelangrabana
Aya Chebbi, Tunisia, 29, Blogger and Speaker, African Youth Movement.
Aya Chebbi is a young Tunisian blogger and speaker, women's advocate and peace
activist. She has worked on youth development projects at AIESEC, Y-Peer and the
Danish Program Office in Tunisia, refugee camps on the Tunisian-Libyan borders during
Libya’s civil war and elections monitoring at the Carter Center for 2012 presidential
elections in Egypt. She was also Africa and Middle East Youth Coordinator at World
Peace Initiative Foundation, an international organization that promotes peace
worldwide, and Co-chair of the Youth Advisory Group of CIVICUS World Alliance for
Citizen Participation.
Following Tunisia’s revolution, she has been speaking widely about social movements
worldwide for conferences and rallies in United States, Canada, Poland, Turkey and
Kenya among other countries. Aya received her degree in International Relations from
the Higher Institute of Human Sciences of Tunis. In 2011, following her graduation, she
was awarded the MENA Democracy Fellows Scholarship from the World Affairs Institute
where she interned at US congressional offices and Hudson Institute Think Tank. In
2012, she was awarded the prestigious Fulbright Scholarship at Georgia Southern
University.
Currently, she is the founding chair of the African Youth Movement, co-founder of the
Voice of Women Initiative.
3. In recognition of her achievements, Aya was named one of Africa's most Outstanding
Young Women leaders in 2013 (Ghana), the Young Achiever of the Year 2015 (South
Africa), and received the Excellence in Leadership award from the African Viewpoint
Journal 2015. She is currently a Mo Ibrahim Scholar at School of Oriental and African
Studies, university of London.
Aya considers her life’s mission uniting North Africa with the rest of the continent based
on her pan-african vision and promoting youth agenda regionally and internationally.
She shares her thoughts on twitter through @aya_chebbi and blogs at http://aya-
chebbi.blogspot.com.ng/
Agnes Mulewa Ng’anga, Kenya, 22, Chief Executive Officer of International Brand
Solutions (IBS).
At only 22 years of age, Agnes Mulewa has managed to beat life obstacles to become
one of the youngest entrepreneurs and life changers in Kenya. Agnes Mulewa Ng’anga is
the Chief executive officer of International Brand Solutions (IBS), a company worth over
6 million Kenyan Shillings (about US$60,000). It is a fast growing research market
company with a uniqueness of rebranding existing brands to easily meet the market
demand and the right audience.
Agnes, who is currently a fourth year studying for Bachelor’s degree in Business and
Information Technology at Strathmore University, has started a girl empowerment
programme to mentor those who want to get into business. “There is a gap in the
society, because the current generation of girls is not well groomed for the future… My
target audience in this journey is mainly women and girls in their discovery point of life.
The same attention they give to beauty and fame should be given to education and
advancing their professional career,” she said.
4. Ja Young Naphtalie Margaret, 23 Kenya.
Born in Tanzania to missionary parents, Ja Young Naphtalie Margaret is the co-convener
of The National Youth Enterprise Development and Support Committee, Kenya. She is
also the acting Chief Executive Officer of Bell Mount Registrars and runs a girls-
empowerment scheme called the “Girls Power Clubs Africa”.
The Power Clubs provide basic needs like food and clothing for children that live in
Nairobi’s slums through the Sadili Oval Sports Academy project. The group also offers
life skill trainings to young people in schools in various communities. Margaret is also
the co-convener of the Kenya Chambers of Commerce and and Industry.
She tweets at @NMJayoung
5. Lieutenant Ouma Laouali, 28 years, Niger.
When the story of Ouma broke, it created a sensation online and in mainstream media
both in her native Niger Republic and across the African continent. 28 year-old
Lieutenant Ouma Laouali broke Niger’s military glass ceiling when she became the first
female pilot to serve in the country’s Armed Forces, flying the Cessna aircraft, a “combat
caravan”, used for various military operations. Niger Air Force is part of the country’s
Armed Forces. Ouma with this feat joins part of the over 12,000 military personnel
battling insurgents in and outside the country.
6. Naomi Mwaura, 27 Years, Kenya, Founder of FLONE Initiative.
Naomi Mwaura has over three years’ experience in various fields in the community
development sector, with an emphasis in the prevention of sexual violence. She is the
founding director of the Flone Initiative, through which she engages with men to stop
sexual violence by leading strategic development, organizing events, and building social
awareness. She is co-founder and director of Udada Festival Trust, an organization that
showcases and celebrates women’s achievements in the arts where she is in charge of
the business administration and finance. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
(Honors) and is currently pursuing a Master's in Business Administration from the
United States International University in Nairobi, Kenya where she is undertaking
research in sustainability strategies of non-governmental organizations in Kenya. Upon
completion of the Fellowship, she plans to apply what she learns to further her work
engaging men to prevent sexual violence and promoting women's rights. Naomi is
passionate about her campaign against Gender Based Violence.
She’s reachable via her organisation’s twitter handle - @FloNeInitiative
7. Ilwad Elman, 26 Years, Somalia, Activist.
Ilwad runs the Elman Peace and Human Rights Center (EPHRC) in Mogadishu with her
mother, Fartun Adan who set it up in honour of her late husband, Elman Ali Ahmed, an
ardent Somali peace activist who was assassinated in 1996.
As the director of programmes and development for EPHRC, Ilwad is
responsible for the organisation’s operations in South and Central Somalia, managing
programmes aimed at the rehabilitation and reintegration of children involved in armed
conflict. Programmes include vocational skills training, non-formal education and the
provision of university grants.
Through a charity called Sister Somalia, Ilwad and her mother established the first rape
crisis centre in Mogadishu during the height of the 2011 drought and subsequent
famine emergency. The centre has helped over 2,000 women and girls rebuild their lives
by providing emergency medical care, shelter, education and business start-up grants.
Ilwad is also the co-chair of the Child Protection Working Group in Mogadishu.
She shares her thoughts on twitter through @IlwadElman
8. Irene Ikomu, 26 Years, Co-Founder Parliament Watch, Uganda.
Irene Ikomu has five years of experience working around themes of governance and
democracy in Uganda. She manages Parliament Watch Uganda, an initiative that
monitors ongoing parliamentary processes and disseminates this information to the
Ugandan public through various online platforms. She currently sits on USAID Uganda’s
Democracy, Rights and Governance Advisory Board. In addition, Irene has been
recognized as an outstanding young leader by the U.S. Embassy and selected to serve as
a Generation Change Fellow representing youth perspectives at policy and political
analysis dialogues. She has been behind diverse social change start-ups that have
empowered young people in Uganda to become active citizens like the National Debate
Council, Early Life Online Radio and the Green Light Movement. Irene holds a bachelor’s
degree in Law from Makerere University. Upon completion of the Washington
Fellowship, she plans on getting more young people engaged in the policy and
legislative discussion, particularly targeting law students that will be future legislators
and policy analysts.
She shares her thoughts on twitter through @miss_rizzy.