In the midst of numerous global challenges, OYW Ambassadors have demonstrated their continued leadership in their countries and communities. This week, Ambassadors are leading national protest movements, have been given prestigious leadership appointments, and have been featured on a billboard in Times Square.
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Thinzar Shunlei Yi
Driving Myanmar Resistance Efforts
Myanmar
Thinzar Shunlei Yi has been one of the most prominent figures in the resistance against the military junta in Myanmar - a rebellion that is starting to be known locally as the Spring Revolution.
Since the coup, Thinzar has been coordinating with other young activists, bridging different groups, as well as taking to the streets to lead protests despite the military’s heavy use of force.
Tin Maung Htwe
Commentator on Sky News
Myanmar
Tin bravely spoke to Sky News for the second time this month, calling for the international community to address the atrocities taking place in the country. Introduced as a One Young World Ambassador, the broadcaster has continued to recognise the risk activists like Tin take in the pursuit of peace.
Stephen Ogweno
World Health Organisation NCDs Lab
Kenya
Stephen has been recently appointed to be part of the newly formed World Health Organization NCDs labs as a member of the steering group under the thematic area of NCDs and the next generation.
François Reyes
New European Commission Role
France
Following his role as a Defence Policy & Capabilities Trainee at NATO, François will be joining the European Commission's Director Generate for Home Affairs as a Bluebook Trainee to work with the Prevention of Radicalization Unit.
Lali Fernando Riasco
Telepacífico Interview
Colombia
Lali Fernando Riasco was interviewed on the television channel Telepacífico. Lali is part of the Communicative Network of Boys, Girls, Youth and Adolescents of Guapi, a group that has launched audiovisual content on the traditions of their community.
Krishna Athal
Published 2021 Impact Report
Mauritius
Krishna's organisation YUVA recently published its 2021 Impact Report. He and his team have created a movement to accelerate social impact on the African continent, reaching thousands of beneficiaries through their work.
Wawira Njiru, Sinead Burke, Srikanth Bolla
WEF Young Global Leaders
Wawira Njiru, Sinead Burke & Srikanth Bolla have been selected for the 112 Young Global Leaders New Class by the World Economic Forum. The list recognises the world's most promising leaders under the age of 40.
Aisling McCaffrey
IWD Times Square Billboard Feature
Ireland
This year marks the 20th anniversary of 100 Women In Finance. Through Education, Peer Engagement and Impact, 100WF furthers the progress of women who have chosen finance as a career and enables their positive influence over pre-career young women.
As part of the International Women's celebrations, Aisling was one of a handful of 100WF members that were cascaded across the big screen in Times Square.
Meg Zeenat Wamithi, Damian Zebielski
Launching Mental Health Gym
United Kingdom
MindMapper has just launched its new website which allows people to start building their own mental health gym. They will be launching the gym in the coming weeks, starting with weekly classes and community conversations.
MindMapper was co-founded by OYW Ambassadors Meg Zeenat Wamithi and Damian Zabielski.
Lali Fernando
Save the Children Book Feature
Colombia
Lali Fernando was featured in Save the Children's 100th-anniversary book called " I Am Alive - How Children Survived a Century of Wars". The book presents that stores of ten children and a “baby of hope,” all of whom survived the wars of the past century.
5 One Young World Ambassadors win Commonwealth Youth Awards
Isaac Olufadewa, Faysal Islam, Bevon Chadel Charles, Alexia Hilbertidou and Sukhmeet Singh Sachal have been recognized at the Commonwealth Youth Awards for their exceptional work on promoting good health, food security, and COVID-19 relief.
The awards recognize the contributions of young people whose projects are transforming lives in their communities and helping achieve the Sustainable Development Goals.
Achaleke Christian Leke
Appointed Executive Director
Cameroon
Achaleke Christian was recently appointed as the Executive Director of Local Youth Corner Cameroon.
For the past six years, Achaleke worked tirelessly with his team to transform the organisation, reorienting its focus and improving programme delivery towards diverse constituencies in Cameroon.
Olu Odubajo, Hayley Mulenda
United Kingdom
Olu Odubajo released episode 23 of his Not Your Everyday Podcast which featured Hayley Mulenda, a fellow OYW Ambassador and a Multi-Award Winning International Speaker, Author and Change Agent who has spoken to thousands of people across the world sharing her story on how she turned her pain to purpose.
Boitshepo Crèche 2021 from Be There Streaming on Vimeo.
Mandy Muchnick
Youth Partnership Video Showcase
South Africa
Mandy released a new film showcasing her organisation's, Imagine Nation, latest work with the Boitshepo Creche.
Imagine.nation is a Voluntary Organisation founded by OYW Ambassadors Mandy and Dean with a firm belief that every person out there has the ability to change the world in a positive way. Their current pillars of focus are education and entrepreneurship.
Erik Marquardt
Joined European Parliament Working Group
Germany
Erik has joined the newly-created Frontex Security Working Group. The Group has been established by the European Parliament to monitor all aspects of the functioning of the border agency, including its compliance with fundamental rights.
Erik is a German politician who is serving as a Member of the European Parliament for the Alliance 90/The Greens political party.
Lynton Filia
Organised Virtual Youth Skills Hub
Solomon Islands
Lynton is part of the team organising the inaugural Virtual Youth Skills Hub Dialogue for youth leaders on 18 March. It marked the first time the Australia Pacific Training Coalition in the Solomon Islands and the Solomon Islands National Youth Congress collaborated. This is the first such dialogue for facilitating rich youth-to-youth conversations to discuss TVET, youth skills training design, youth skills training opportunities and employment avenues.
Urara Takaseki
Interviewed Prominent Japanese Artist
Japan
Urara Takaseki was featured in an interview alongside Ai, a prominent Japanese-American singer and songwriter. The interview premiered on News23 on TBS.
Binson Nzaba
Ran for Office
Republic of Congo
Binson stood as a candidate in the 2021 Republic of the Congo presidential election.
Alongside his political ambitions, Binson is Vice-President in charge of Operations and Programes at Entraide Congo, a Congolese NGO.
Kristin Duquette
FEMA Women's History Month Campaign Feature
United States
Kristin was featured as part of FEMA's Women's History Month campaign. The Preparedness Officer for FEMA's Transportation Security Grant Program, Kristina is recognised worldwide as a disability rights advocate and was named the global mentor for disability inclusion.
Izzy Obeng
PwC Funding Recipient
United Kingdom
Foundervine, founded by Izzy Obeng, was selected as one of 25 organisations to receive support from the new PwC ColourBrave Charity Fund. The fund was set up to give Black-led social enterprises, as well as charities with ethnic minority beneficiaries, access to finance, mentoring, networks and skills.
Jazz Jennings
Google Expert Panellist
New Zealand
Google.org and Vital Voices have launched the Google.org Impact Challenge for Women and Girls, which is granting a total of US$25 million to organizations empowering women and girls to reach their economic potential.
OYW Ambassador Jazz Jennings sits on the expert panel alongside other global luminaries.
Yi Kang Choo
Joined CIVICUS Youth Action Team
Yi Kang Choo was selected as a member of The CIVICUS Youth Action Team, a group of members who work for youth to be meaningfully represented and engaged in all of the alliance’s structures, governance, strategies, and activities.
Kate Crowhurst
Launched Financial Literacy Podcast Series
Australia
Kate launched her new podcast series, MoneyBites. This podcast provides a regular dose of financial tips, throughout interviews with financial experts from around the world, blending pop culture and money stories with bite-sized financial literacy.
Ivan Kayima
London Mayoral Candidate Dialogue
United Kingdom
Ivan Kayima hosted a dialogue with London Mayoral candidate Shaun Bailey on 4 March to understand how he went from growing up on a council estate to where he is today.
Ivan is the CEO of collaborative network Spiela – an online platform for young people from disadvantaged backgrounds to find opportunities.
Jamira Burley
Hailey Bieber Campaign Feature
United States
Jamira was featured as part of Hailey Bieber's latest campaign to celebrate the Black women leading the fight to end gun violence.
Jamira Burley is an internationally recognized speaker, social justice advocate, and consultant on a mission to lead systematic and sustainable change that improves the lives of young people across the globe.
Salam Al-Nukta
Syria
Salam was a moderator during TARGET GENDER EQUALITY LIVE, which convenes leaders from business, government, civil society and academia to discuss breaking down barriers to gender equality.
Jolyon Layard Horsfall
United Kingdom
Earlier in March, the DuckDAO community hosted an Ask Me Anything session with Jolyon and Harry Horsfall, the CEO and CMO of TotemFi. TotemFi is an innovative DeFi prediction protocol that empowers individuals and groups to earn native $TOTM and BTC rewards.
Dimpho Lekgeu
South Africa
Dimpho moderated an event focussed on prioritizing an inclusive recovery in Africa, co-hosted by World Bank Group and Africa Center for Economic Transformation (ACET).
María del Pilar Aristizábal Pineda
Colombia
At a recent Yunus & Youth event, Maria had the opportunity to speak to Professor Muhammad Yunus about her initiative, Life Academy.
Damian Zabielski
United Kingdom
Damian was one of the recipients of The Young Innovators Awards, which recognise young people from across the UK with great business ideas who have the potential to become successful entrepreneurs and future leaders in innovation.
Rania Ayman
Egypt
Rania was awarded WoEgypt 50 Most Inspirational Women 2021, an award given to women in recognition of their excellence and innovation in their fields, efforts in empowering women and their inspirational role in advancing gender equality.
Olabanke Subair
Nigeria
Olabanke was featured on Leading Ladies Africa's list of 100 Nigerian women who are deliberately impacting their world and local communities through the power and strength of their ideas and achievements.
Ibrahima Kalil Gueye
Guinea
Ibrahima was one of the recipients of the inaugural International Anticorruption Champions Award, launched by US Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken, which recognises individuals who have demonstrated leadership, courage, and impact in preventing, exposing, and combating corruption.
Anggaris Anggia Cininta (Ghea) Priatna
Indonesia
Ghea was celebrated by Elizabeth Faber, Chief Talent Officer at Deloitte Asia Pacific. Ghea was recognised as a breakthrough leader for her work with Generation Peace, an Indonesian based initiative that empowers youth and educators.
Maureen Muketha
Kenya
Maureen Muketha, the founder of Tule Vyema, was celebrated by Food Tank as one of 27 women who are working to close the gender gap and empower women in the food system.
Ilwad Elman
Somalia
Benjamin Bocio Richardson
Dominican Republic
Bibi La Luz Gonzalez
Guatemala
Ayan Said
Qatar
Camila Fierro
Colombia
Mazbahul Islam
Bangladesh
Alex Wood
United States
Beliza Coro
Ecuador
Finance & Business 2030 Task Force
South Africa
