This event series has been designed to connect and empower One Young World Ambassadors, peacebuilders, and humanitarian responders to address the escalating consequences of conflict. The first session of the series will focus on the ongoing and escalating situation in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
The session, hosted by One Young World in collaboration with experts in our Community, will also feature a keynote presentation from a specialist guest speaker.
The aim of the session is to identify clear action points that can be taken to mobilise the One Young World Community to mobilise essential humanitarian responses and advocate effectively for peace.
Date: 04 April
Time: 17:00-18:30 GMT+1
Attendees must be:
- A One Young World Ambassador
- Prepared to participate actively and productively in discussions during the session
- Interested in joining a post-event Action Group to put ideas explored in the event into action
Register here
Host
Daniel Zapata Castro
Daniel is a Colombian activist with experience in community-led peacebuilding. He has worked with the national and local government, in the implementation of the Colombian Victims Law and processes of reintegration and reincorporation of ex-combatants into civilian life. He has also worked with companies such as Indelible Social, seeking to strengthen the process of economic and community reintegration. of more than 100 signatories of the peace agreement, their families and neighboring communities in Antioquia, through the construction of relationships with local actors. and strategic allies. Daniel is also the One Young World Coordinating Ambassador for Colombia and works with the Community in Latin America and the Caribbean to drive engagement among young leaders.
Keynote Speaker
Abraham Kahasha
The escalating conflict has displaced over 7 million people in the DRC, rapidly increasing the vitality of Abraham’s work as Founder of the Refugee Bank for Africa (RBAf). RBAf is the first investment bank for refugees and migrants in Africa based in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to offer small business and self-development opportunities to migrant communities. RBAf fills a gap in banking services in the DRC that did not exist for refugees over the last few years.
Ambassadors for Peace: Event Series
This event series has been designed to connect and empower One Young World Ambassadors, peacebuilders, and humanitarian responders to address the escalating consequences of conflict. Learn more and register for our other events via the following links.
We aim to continue the series and address more conflicts and peacebuilding processes around the world. If you would like to contribute to a different event as part of this series, please register your suggestions: