Global Youth Changemaker Conversation Series
The institute of World Affairs recently hosted Conversation Series where educators had the opportunity to engage in discussions that celebrated the remarkable efforts of young individuals who are actively changing the world. Throughout the series, change makers from diverse sectors shared their personal experiences, innovative ideas and achievements. This insightful conversations not only provided valuable inspiration for educators to incorporate into their teachings but also highlighted real life examples that can enrich classroom discussions.
Guest Speaker
Doris Mwikali, Kenya
Doris Mwikali is a global youth advocate passionate about the transformational power of education. She is the current National Youth Climate Action Programs Lead at the Kenya Red Cross Society. As the focal person on climate action, Mwikali works to build an ecosystem that aims to support the society’s 200k volunteers and young people to adapt and thrive in the face of the climate crisis through climate education. Her work at the society builds on her advocacy as a member of UNESCO’s SDG4 Youth network. As a member of this network, Doris advocates for climate education as a foundational element in addressing the climate crisis. Her work at UNCTAD Youth Action Hub has earned her a position as a youth leader at the Center for International Private Enterprise, an affiliate of the US chamber of commerce. At CIPE, Doris works with stakeholders such as the Tukana Chamber of Commerce to advocate for the financial inclusion of over half a million refugees in Kenya. Understand how educators can actively shape policies and programs that directly impact the lives of students and the community.
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This event was supported in part by grant funding from the U.S. Department of Education’s Title VI National Resource Centers program. The content of this event does not necessarily represent the policy of the U.S. Department of Education, and you should not assume endorsement by the Federal Government.