The project Digital Rights For Democratic Participation In Somalia engages with government institutions to strengthen respect for human and political rights in Somalia’s digital sphere, ensuring that policies and practices reflect democratic principles and protect citizens’ digital freedoms, with the active inclusion of youth and civil society […] read more
Burkina Faso 🇧🇫 Maïmouna Ba is a passionate humanitarian activist dedicated to transforming pain and hardship into strength and dignity for forcibly displaced women and children, as well as those from poor families in Burkina Faso and Africa. As a fervent defender of human rights, she has […] read more
The project ‘Advocacy for an inclusive and safe digital space for young people in Chad’ aims to protect and empower young people in the face of online risks (cyberviolence, misinformation, exploitation). It promotes equitable access to the internet, digital education and stronger public policies to ensure a […] read more
The Digitalise Youth – Young Actors in Digital Democracy project is an advocacy initiative aimed at strengthening young people’s democratic participation by defending their digital rights. It seeks to promote an open, safe and inclusive digital space whilst engaging young people in a structured dialogue with public […] read more
Somalia 🇸🇴 Mohamud Elmi is a Garowe-based journalist and media professional with a strong focus on investigative and public interest reporting. His work centers on social issues, youth development, media ethics, and community resilience in Puntland. Through in-depth storytelling and research-driven reporting, he aims to amplify underrepresented […] read more
Ethiopia 🇪🇹 Haniya Ali Fersha is an Ethiopian journalist and social media influencer currently completing her final year of filmmaking studies. Driven by a resilient spirit and a unique personal perspective, she is passionate about merging her journalistic background with the creative technicality of film to produce […] read more
Burkina Faso 🇧🇫 Edmone Kaboré is a professional from Burkina Faso who is committed to promoting civic participation, women’s rights and youth engagement in West Africa. She works at the intersection of inclusive governance, human rights and digital technology, developing initiatives tailored to fragile contexts. As a […] read more
Somalia 🇸🇴 Maimun Abdirizak Khalif is the Founder and Head of Gender at SAVE YOUR DAUGHTER INITIATIVE, and engaged Independent Journalist and Content Creator based in Garowe, Somalia. Advocates for women’s rights, gender equality, democracy, and youth participation through media, civic engagement, and digital storytelling, amplifying community […] read more
Cameroon 🇨🇲 Fawoh Nancy Tomoh is a seasoned bilingual (English and French) media professional and communications officer with experience in journalism, publishing, and digital campaigning. As CEO and Publisher of LeGideon Newspaper, Nancy manages a bilingual publication, overseeing editorial content, distribution, and partnerships. She has trained numerous […] read more