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Raya Bou Jaber
Raya has proved to be an amazing role model to youth in her country. She brings on board extensive experience in women empowerment and youth development. She holds a Masters Degree in Business Management and has been working with young entrepreneurs for over 5 years. “As a member of DOT’s Global Youth Leadership Advisory Board, […]
Kelvin Gwuma
Kelvin is a social entrepreneur based in the Western region of Kenya. He is dedicated to empowering youth and children through his SAIDE Community Library by providing free learning opportunities through digital literacy programs and community outreach programs. Kelvin has worked with partners such as American Friends of Kenya, Worldreader, Population Service International Kenya, Foundation […]
Alain Ibarushamaboko
Alain is a seasoned advocate for youth and women’s empowerment, leads Better Life Adventures, providing impactful life skills training for youth. With 8 years of experience, including roles at Digital Opportunity Trust (DOT Rwanda) and the Global Youth Leadership Advisory Board, Alain has influenced diverse groups positively. His civil engineering background complements his coaching expertise, […]
Fredrick H. Semainda
Frederick Semainda is the director and co-founder of Tanzania Youth Espouse for Gender and Development (TYEGD). He is a champion of the Sustainable Development Goals, and passionate about gender equality, peace, human rights, and justice. Frederick has trained hundreds of members of his community in entrepreneurship and digital skills as a #DOTYouth. Frederick shares, “I […]
Marwa Harb
Marwa Harb provides digital skills and entrepreneurship training to youth and refugees in Lebanon. She works with DOT Lebanon’s Innovation Labs network, where she specializes in supporting community members to build mobile apps. She is a former math teacher and #DOTYouth alumni. Marwa shares, “As a member of DOT’s YouthLAB, I will highlight the problems […]
Daliah Hasan Akileh
Daliah Hasan Akileh is a young Jordanian who is passionate about empowering youth to reach their full potential. She is a chemical engineer, #DOTYouth alumni, and motivational speaker. Daliah shares, “I am very excited to be a member of DOT’s YouthLAB, which will expand my knowledge and help me provide youth with the support they […]
Eric Edem Agbana
Eric Edem Agbana is a young Ghanaian education activist, social entrepreneur, and radio personality. He is co-founder of the United Volunteers Network, an organization that is working to make quality education accessible to rural children in Ghana. He has been recognized as one of Ghana’s top 60 rising young leaders. Eric shares, “Being a member […]
Mekedes Bogale
Mekedes Bogale is a young Ethiopian with a background in law and community development. She is a #DOTYouth alumni who has trained hundreds of young men and women in her community in entrepreneurship and digital skills. Mekedes shares, “As a DOT Youth and young person myself, I have first-hand experience with the issues young people […]
Rachel Okwar
Rachel Okwar is a young Kenyan with a passion for youth issues. Rachel works in her local county government as a volunteer, leads digital literacy training in her community as a Mozilla Club Leader, and has worked in local prisons to teach digital skills to young women in rehabilitation programs. She is a member of […]
Regine Muramutse
Regine holds a BA in engineering and is currently earning an MSc in economics. She is an experienced facilitator in the areas of ICT and economic empowerment training. Regine has served as a youth leader through initiatives with Change Rwanda and Rwanda Youth Alliance for Climate Action. “As a member of DOT’s Youth Leadership Advisory […]