Marvin Guy Abuor is a WYA certified member from Kenya. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Social Work degree from Moi University. He specializes in youth and child advocacy, ensuring they realize their potential by fighting for a society that manifests justice and freedom. He taps into his high potential for empathy by engaging in counseling. This effort is aimed at helping people in crises find practical solutions to their psychological and emotional challenges. He uses the skills and knowledge acquired in this empowerment program to fuel his passion for social impact and innovation. This applies in the areas of youth and community empowerment through capacity building. This effort entails defending human rights and dignity by centering conversations and programs on the human person. He is a believer in the Ubuntu philosophy, which advocates for freedom, justice, and unity in society. He plans to improve the well-being of people in different aspects of their lives. His leadership skills are evident with his continuous engagement in significant community empowerment initiatives and leadership program activities. Marvin spends his free time engaging in different social activities. He enjoys exploring the world and understanding the unknown. This fact inspired his love for traveling and socialization. He relaxes by listening to music, watching movies and documentaries. He also enjoys volunteering and writing blogs, which builds on his writing skills.
Joy Kuisa is a law student who believes that the justice system is competent and effective. She is a student at Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology. Joy was introduced to the world of ‘Learned Friends’ by her passion for helping the vulnerable people in the community whose rights are oppressed, infringed, or denied. Her love for legal drama also drove her to want to be in the legal realm. Novels written by John Grisham and the ‘Suits’, a legal TV show, encouraged her to be a female version of Harvey Specter (a character in Suits). She joined WYA to be able to sensitize diverse communities on the importance of law and how to acquire it at arm’s length. In particular, she would want to make people aware of their rights in general and the importance of respecting each other’s rights. Her goal is to be able to bring the law closer to the community. She knows that there is no single approach for everyone, so she continues to educate herself on emerging issues and trends to provide the most comprehensive solution to a problem. Joy also enjoys photography. She believes in the quote “keep your love of nature, for that, is the true way to understand art more and more.” – Vincent Van Gogh
Fadhili Deche is an undergraduate at Strathmore University pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Development Studies and Philosophy. An avid reader and follower of debates pertaining to both academic philosophy and social issues, his interests range from ordinary daily experiences to deeper metaphysical problems. His greatest strength is his ability to analyze, understand, and clearly articulate the important aspects of a debate. He is an experienced debater, having taken part in debate tournaments for the Strathmore University Debate Society. He is also experienced in academic writing and presentation having taken part in a number of intra-university symposia. Fadhili is also a keen follower of football/soccer and cricket and enjoys playing, watching, and taking part in in-depth discussions concerning either sport. You can read some of his writings on his Medium profile.
Sheina Waruinu Karuoya is a young 17-year-old Kenyan girl who recently completed high school and is waiting to join University to pursue Communication studies. She is keen to work with the World Youth Alliance to engage in the training and mentorship program that would assist her to hone her abilities and provide her with the professional tools to continue with her pursuit for social justice. She hopes to grow up into a young adult with enhanced skills for expressing herself which, ultimately, will bestow upon her the required confidence to achieve her aspirations. Sheina is very focused, enthusiastic, and highly charged in her quest to get answers for different topical issues. She is eager and passionate to transform the world especially in the area of social injustice, with a special focus on gender inequality and sexual violence. She wishes to do communication to build her skills that will enable her to leverage any platform that comes her way to openly speak for others about these issues. She also desires to raise mental health awareness among the youths. Sheina is a social and bubbly extrovert and loves spending time with her family and friends. She enjoys meeting new people and engaging in different cultures. She is ardent in dance and stage performance. Hoping to influence more plus-sized women to contribute in these areas of art. Sheina is also a vehement creative writer, who is currently working on her first book.
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