{"id":9982,"date":"2025-01-29T15:09:47","date_gmt":"2025-01-29T15:09:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/youthdemocracycohort.com\/?page_id=9982"},"modified":"2026-03-20T15:03:30","modified_gmt":"2026-03-20T15:03:30","slug":"ydc-team-test-page","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/youthdemocracycohort.com\/ydc-team-test-page\/","title":{"rendered":"YDC Team"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The YDC Team<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Behind the Youth Democracy Cohort is a dedicated and passionate team working tirelessly to drive its mission forward. As the current Chair and is the main implementing partner, the <a href=\"https:\/\/epd.eu\/\"><strong>European Partnership for Democracy (EPD)<\/strong><\/a> brings together expertise and commitment to ensure the YDC&rsquo;s success. EPD provides the resources, vision, and support that empower the Youth Democracy Cohort to thrive. This team embodies the spirit of collaboration and innovation, shaping the YDC into a dynamic platform for democratic change.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized is-style-default\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/youthdemocracycohort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Giorgi.png\" alt=\"Giorgi Akhalkatsi\nCommunications &amp; Events Assistant\" class=\"wp-image-13228\" style=\"object-fit:cover;width:200px;height:200px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/youthdemocracycohort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Giorgi.png 1080w, https:\/\/youthdemocracycohort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Giorgi-322x322.png 322w, https:\/\/youthdemocracycohort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Giorgi-161x161.png 161w, https:\/\/youthdemocracycohort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Giorgi-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/youthdemocracycohort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Giorgi-12x12.png 12w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><strong>Giorgi Akhalkatsi<br><\/strong>Communications &amp; Events Assistant<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized is-style-default\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/youthdemocracycohort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Celine.png\" alt=\"C&eacute;line Apers, Programme Assistant\" class=\"wp-image-10155\" style=\"object-fit:cover;width:200px;height:200px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/youthdemocracycohort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Celine.png 1080w, https:\/\/youthdemocracycohort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Celine-322x322.png 322w, https:\/\/youthdemocracycohort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Celine-161x161.png 161w, https:\/\/youthdemocracycohort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Celine-768x768.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>C&eacute;line Apers<\/strong><br>Programme Assistant<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/youthdemocracycohort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Jeremy-A-1.png\" alt=\"J&eacute;r&eacute;my Apert, Programme Manager\" class=\"wp-image-10165\" style=\"object-fit:cover;width:200px;height:200px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/youthdemocracycohort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Jeremy-A-1.png 1080w, https:\/\/youthdemocracycohort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Jeremy-A-1-322x322.png 322w, https:\/\/youthdemocracycohort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Jeremy-A-1-161x161.png 161w, https:\/\/youthdemocracycohort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Jeremy-A-1-768x768.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>J&eacute;r&eacute;my Apert<\/strong><br>Programme Manager<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/youthdemocracycohort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Santiago-1.png\" alt=\"Santiago Barrail, Policy Officer\" class=\"wp-image-10167\" style=\"object-fit:cover;width:200px;height:200px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/youthdemocracycohort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Santiago-1.png 1080w, https:\/\/youthdemocracycohort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Santiago-1-322x322.png 322w, https:\/\/youthdemocracycohort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Santiago-1-161x161.png 161w, https:\/\/youthdemocracycohort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Santiago-1-768x768.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><strong>Santiago Barrail<\/strong><br>Policy Officer<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/youthdemocracycohort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Helen-1.png\" alt=\"Helen Blackwell\" class=\"wp-image-18841\" style=\"object-fit:cover;width:200px;height:200px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/youthdemocracycohort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Helen-1.png 1080w, https:\/\/youthdemocracycohort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Helen-1-322x322.png 322w, https:\/\/youthdemocracycohort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Helen-1-161x161.png 161w, https:\/\/youthdemocracycohort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Helen-1-768x768.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><strong>Helen Blackwell<\/strong><br>Grants Officer<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/youthdemocracycohort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Jeremy-C.png\" alt=\"J&eacute;r&eacute;my Coppens, Finance Officer\" class=\"wp-image-10157\" style=\"object-fit:cover;width:200px;height:200px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/youthdemocracycohort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Jeremy-C.png 1080w, https:\/\/youthdemocracycohort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Jeremy-C-322x322.png 322w, https:\/\/youthdemocracycohort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Jeremy-C-161x161.png 161w, https:\/\/youthdemocracycohort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Jeremy-C-768x768.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>J&eacute;r&eacute;my Coppens <\/strong><br>Finance Officer<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/youthdemocracycohort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Selma-1.png\" alt=\"Selma Draoui, Communications &amp; Events Officer\" class=\"wp-image-9985\" style=\"object-fit:cover;width:200px;height:200px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/youthdemocracycohort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Selma-1.png 1080w, https:\/\/youthdemocracycohort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Selma-1-322x322.png 322w, https:\/\/youthdemocracycohort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Selma-1-161x161.png 161w, https:\/\/youthdemocracycohort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Selma-1-768x768.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Selma Draoui<\/strong><br>Communications &amp; Events Officer<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/youthdemocracycohort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Lea.png\" alt=\"L&eacute;a Aleyna Fournier, Policy &amp; Programme Assistant\n\" class=\"wp-image-10158\" style=\"object-fit:cover;width:200px;height:200px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/youthdemocracycohort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Lea.png 1080w, https:\/\/youthdemocracycohort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Lea-322x322.png 322w, https:\/\/youthdemocracycohort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Lea-161x161.png 161w, https:\/\/youthdemocracycohort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Lea-768x768.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>L&eacute;a Aleyna Fournier<\/strong> <br>Policy &amp; Programme Assistant<br><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/youthdemocracycohort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Untitled-design-1.jpg\" alt=\"Gwenna&euml;lle Joret, Communications &amp; Events Coordinator\" class=\"wp-image-9986\" style=\"object-fit:cover;width:200px;height:200px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/youthdemocracycohort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Untitled-design-1.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/youthdemocracycohort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Untitled-design-1-322x322.jpg 322w, https:\/\/youthdemocracycohort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Untitled-design-1-161x161.jpg 161w, https:\/\/youthdemocracycohort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Untitled-design-1-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Gwenna&euml;lle Joret<\/strong><br>Head of Communications &amp; Events<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/youthdemocracycohort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Andrea.png\" alt=\"Andrea Mangiagalli, Finance &amp; Administration Manager\" class=\"wp-image-10159\" style=\"object-fit:cover;width:200px;height:200px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/youthdemocracycohort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Andrea.png 1080w, https:\/\/youthdemocracycohort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Andrea-322x322.png 322w, https:\/\/youthdemocracycohort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Andrea-161x161.png 161w, https:\/\/youthdemocracycohort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Andrea-768x768.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Andrea Mangiagalli<\/strong><br>Finance &amp; Administration Manager<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/youthdemocracycohort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Laura.png\" alt=\"Laura P&eacute;not, Programme Officer\" class=\"wp-image-10161\" style=\"object-fit:cover;width:200px;height:200px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/youthdemocracycohort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Laura.png 1080w, https:\/\/youthdemocracycohort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Laura-322x322.png 322w, https:\/\/youthdemocracycohort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Laura-161x161.png 161w, https:\/\/youthdemocracycohort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Laura-768x768.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Laura P&eacute;not <\/strong><br>Programme Officer<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/youthdemocracycohort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Alexia-2.png\" alt=\"Alexia Regas, Grants Officer\" class=\"wp-image-10162\" style=\"object-fit:cover;width:200px;height:200px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/youthdemocracycohort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Alexia-2.png 1080w, https:\/\/youthdemocracycohort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Alexia-2-322x322.png 322w, https:\/\/youthdemocracycohort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Alexia-2-161x161.png 161w, https:\/\/youthdemocracycohort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Alexia-2-768x768.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Alexia Regas<\/strong><br>Grants Officer<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/youthdemocracycohort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Raphael-2.png\" alt=\"Rapha&euml;l Rifflet, Programmes and Grants Officer\" class=\"wp-image-10710\" style=\"width:200px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/youthdemocracycohort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Raphael-2.png 1080w, https:\/\/youthdemocracycohort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Raphael-2-322x322.png 322w, https:\/\/youthdemocracycohort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Raphael-2-161x161.png 161w, https:\/\/youthdemocracycohort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Raphael-2-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/youthdemocracycohort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Raphael-2-12x12.png 12w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Rapha&euml;l Rifflet<\/strong><br>Programmes and Grants Officer<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/youthdemocracycohort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Andrew-S-1.png\" alt=\"Andrew Songa, Regional Advisor &ndash; African Union Engagement\" class=\"wp-image-10173\" style=\"width:200px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/youthdemocracycohort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Andrew-S-1.png 1080w, https:\/\/youthdemocracycohort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Andrew-S-1-322x322.png 322w, https:\/\/youthdemocracycohort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Andrew-S-1-161x161.png 161w, https:\/\/youthdemocracycohort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Andrew-S-1-768x768.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Andrew Songa<\/strong><br>Regional Advisor &ndash; African Union Engagement<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/youthdemocracycohort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Emma.png\" alt=\"Emma Quaedvlieg\nPolicy Manager\" class=\"wp-image-11885\" style=\"width:200px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/youthdemocracycohort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Emma.png 1080w, https:\/\/youthdemocracycohort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Emma-322x322.png 322w, https:\/\/youthdemocracycohort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Emma-161x161.png 161w, https:\/\/youthdemocracycohort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Emma-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/youthdemocracycohort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Emma-12x12.png 12w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Emma Quaedvlieg<\/strong><br>Policy Manager<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The YDC Team Behind the Youth Democracy Cohort is 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As the current Chair and is the main implementing partner, the European Partnership for Democracy (EPD) brings together expertise and commitment to ensure the YDC&rsquo;s success. 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