Melicy Mandala is the Founder and Executive Director of Wala Women’s Social Enterprise, a women-led social enterprise in Malawi that transforms agricultural and paper waste into…
Browsing: Young Person of the Month
Opportunity Desk Young Person of the Month is a platform to recognize and celebrate the efforts of amazing young people in the world. You know anyone who has achieved some bit and inspires you? Nominate them!
Meet Stephen Ogweno, a Kenyan global public health expert, researcher, author, innovator, and social entrepreneur using health education, advocacy, research, and technology to transform public health across…
Akpevweoghene Okuse is a Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) advocate and Program Officer at Her Voice Foundation, where she works to advance adolescent empowerment,…
Osmar Zaidan is a youth social innovator and the Founder and CEO of Kita Korban Bullying (KKB), a national movement dedicated to preventing and eradicating bullying…
Eunice Adewale is an Environmental Scientist and Social Entrepreneur, and the Founder & CEO of Smokeless Briqs Energy Solutions, a clean energy startup that produces eco-friendly…
Hamayun Khan is an Afghan American author and social impact leader based in Maryland, United States. He is the Founder and President of SolaTeach, an online…
Dalila is a Burkinabè visionary social entrepreneur, an expert in strategic project management, and a passionate community builder. Her life is characterized by ceaseless activity and…
Dalia Fernanda Márquez Añez is a Venezuelan lawyer, human rights defender, environmentalist, feminist, and peacebuilder. With a Master’s degree in Human Rights and a specialization in…
The story of Juan Pablo Alvarado Herrera begins in Cali, Colombia, where he became the first in his family to graduate with two undergraduate degrees—Law and…
Blessilla is a development specialist and youth advocate dedicated to advancing the rights and well-being of young people, particularly adolescent girls and young women in Ghana…
Dr. Leo E. Tiah is the Founder and Executive Director at Youth Network for Positive Change – YOUNETPO; national youth-led civil society organization that promotes key…
Ruth Usoro is a passionate Programs and Project Manager, Tech Advocate, and mentor committed to bridging the digital divide for girls and young people in underserved…
Payzee Mahmod is a survivor, advocate, and campaigner working to end harmful practices such as child marriage, forced marriage, and “honour”-based abuse. She uses her personal…
Gift Kisakye is a Christian, Ugandan lawyer, reproductive health advocate, and a passionate change-maker for young African women. Her story is a tale of strength, faith,…
Val Okafor is a Youth Development Professional, Leadership Coach, and Transformational Speaker. His journey into thought leadership began in 2014, in a small community in Jos,…