Welcome
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Gina Vargiu‑Breuer
Reflections on 35 years since the end of Apartheid
Join Lord Peter Hain, Thuli Madonsela, and Ashraf Garda for a profound dialogue on South Africa’s journey.
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Professor Thuli Madonsela
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Lord Peter Hain
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Ashraf Garda
Danone: Building A Sustainable Business Combining Economic Performance And Positive Impact.
In light of the current pivotal moment between significant challenges and opportunities for transformation, Danone, as a food company, is committed to being part of the solution.
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Nathalie Alquier
Astrazeneca: Youth at the heart of health: unlocking the power of what science can do for people, society and the planet
As the world faces mounting health and climate challenges, this session explores the transformative power of youth leadership as a catalyst for lasting impact.
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Winnie Olwal
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Aradhana Sarin
BMW Group
This insightful panel discussion will explore the transformative power of individual action in driving change. Our panellists—Ilka Horstmeier, H.E. Mr. Miguel Ángel Moratinos, and Dr.
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Dr. Gabriela de la Torre
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Ilka Horstmeier
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H.E. Mr. Miguel Ángel Moratinos
Sir Bob Geldof
Sir Bob Geldof will deliver a keynote speech to mark the 40th anniversary of Live Aid.
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Sir Bob Geldof
Maria Ressa
Maria Ressa’s keynote speech will be a powerful call to defend truth and democracy in an era of disinformation.
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Maria Ressa
Chanel
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Leena Nair
Siemens: Waste as a Resource, Nature as Our Guide
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Judith Wiese
The Circular Economy - How can we accelerate the shift to circular systems to tackle the Climate crisis?
Hear from five amazing One Young World delegates about the work they are doing to advance circularity
Networking break
Delegates will be able to attend Interactive Stage sessions, SAP Skills Hub session, Workshops, and Action Sessions. Lunch will be provided in this break, as well as networking opportunities.
Driving Impactful Leadership in Universities: Lessons from One Young World University of Bath Forum
Drawing on lessons from the OYW University Forum and initiatives between the University of Bath and institutions worldwide, this session explores how universities can be catalysts for impactful lea
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Antonia Vollet
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Professor Julian Chaudhuri
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Rebecca Rowney
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Emily Richards
Insights from AstraZeneca's SDG3 LEAD2030 winners: Youth action to advance health equity
This session will feature two Lead2030 SDG 3 Challenge winners supported by AstraZeneca.
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Alexandra Bishop
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Winnie Olwal
Skills over Titles: Why job titles don’t tell the full story
Job titles don’t tell the full story - skills do.
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Caroline Hanke
The Talent Landscape: What Does the Future Hold?
From keeping global workforces engaged, to acting as a responsible business, leadership that reimagines the employee experience is more important than ever.
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Will Smith
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Ronan Dunne
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Claire Isnard
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Gina Vargiu‑Breuer
What's Next for ESG?
As ESG continues to evolve, leading companies are rethinking how purpose is embedded in strategy and operations.
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Barbara Speigel
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Dr. Chitkala Kalidas
Material transformation, Enhancing Transparency and Traceability
Join Rachelle Graham, Traceability Leader for IKEA Supply, in exploring how transparency and traceability are transforming the future of our supply chain.
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Rachelle Graham
From Colour-Blind to Colour-Full: Lets Talk About Race
What happens when two South African women of different racial backgrounds, carrying the legacy of Apartheid, collide unexpectedly?
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Stacy Jayne Saggers
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Senamile Zungu
The Universal Language of Creativity
In a world becoming increasingly divided by borders and perspectives, creativity offers a common language that unites us all.
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Jeanette Kakareka
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James Chau
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Her Royal Highness Princess Sophie-Alexandra of Bavaria
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Jinhao Zhang
Innovations in Circular Economy: Bridging Urban Projects and Munich's Business Landscape
This panel will showcase innovative urban projects of Munich´s Zero Waste Innovation Hub that promote circular economy practices within the local business community.
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Ramona Hempen
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Dr. Simone Thomas
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Christian Aschenbrenner
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Peace through enterprise: can business be a force for peace?
Can entrepreneurship be a driving force for peace?
How to use Gen AI's unlimited potential - Amplify your mission, tell your story with creative content, raise awareness (& funds)!
Ready to unleash your most ambitious creative ideas?
Iran in Focus
The panel discussion will spotlight the plight of Iranian prisoners of conscience, focusing on their resilience and struggles under harsh conditions.
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Nazanin Boniadi
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Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe
IKEA: Towards a circular business
In this inspiring session, IKEA leaders Christina Niemelä Ström and Alice Hong Gu share a powerful intergenerational story of courage, sustainability, and circularity.
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Alice Hong Gu
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Christina Niemelä Ström
L'Oréal
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Ezgi Barcenas
Audi Foundation and UNIDO
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Rüediger Recknagel
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Gerd Müller
Siemens Energy: The Underestimated Value of Stability in a Fast-Paced World
In our rapidly changing world, which is characterized by geopolitical, economic uncertainty and by an overwhelming flow of news and social media, the quest for stability in our professional lives a
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Maria Ferraro
Terry Crews
Terry Crews will deliver a keynote that will confront toxic masculinity with honesty, vulnerability, and strength.
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Terry Crews
PACT Break the Hate
Join Andy Nulman and Stephen Bronfman, the visionary founders of PACT!, as they host the presentation for the inaugural PACT! Break the Hate Award!
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Stephen Bronfman
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Andy Nulman
Networking break
Delegates will be able to attend Interactive Stage sessions, SAP Skills Hub session, Workshops, Action Sessions, and networking opportunities.
Bridging Minds and Methods: Uniting Science, Technology, and Storytelling for a Sustainable Future
Henkel Adhesive Technologies is pioneering sustainable transformation through cutting-edge material science - but innovation alone isn’t enough.
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Ulla Hüppe
Rethinking Masculinity
Despite continued awareness of mental health, patriarchal expectations and traditional ideals of masculinity still weigh heavily on men.
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Terry Crews
Inclusive Workplaces: Facilitating the Freedom to Succeed
This panel explores how individuals and organisations can unlock talent through tolerance, empathy, and intentional anti-hate frameworks.
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Michaela Hanzén
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Munazza Kasmani
Expanding Equity For Marginalised Groups
Equity is not just about access to services, it's about ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to live a safe, healthy and fulfilling life.
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Victoria F. Legault
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Marie-Léopoldine Tossou
Building Africa, One Story at a Time: Entrepreneurship and Financial Inclusion in Action.
This session explores Financial Inclusion through Entrepreneurship (FITE) in greater depth.
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Joseph Khoza
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Kal Narotham
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Antoninah Moturi
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Zintle Raziya
Sustainability and the circular economy: what do cows have to do with antibiotics?
Companies need to think creatively about how to improve sustainability across their value chains, from big changes such as switching to renewable electricity to small changes such as closing a vent
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Kate Ahern
How to Build a Political Movement Across Borders
What does it take to turn a bold idea into a pan-European movement?
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Grit Zwingenberger
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Damian Boeselager
Aris Mining and Youth: Building Responsible Mining and Community Transformation
As a leading gold producer in the Americas, Aris Mining is committed to demonstrating how responsible mining can drive positive global and local impact.
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Neil Woodyer
“Climate Change, Leaders Needed!” Empowering the next generation of leaders
This session brings together inspiring young leaders from across the globe who are shaping the future of sustainability in diverse and innovative ways.
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Adhitya Raghaven
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Rachel Clausing
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Shirley Binder
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Xananine Calvillo
Entrepreneur of the Year Award: Emerging Markets in the Global South
As tech and entrepreneurship surge across the Global South, how do you choose your next market, and pivot when the rules change?
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Kennedy Ekezie-Joseph
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Carlos Andrade
Delegate Dinner
This year, the City of Munich and its partners are inviting all delegates to Paulaner am Nockherberg, a traditional Munich beer hall and longtime home of the Paulaner brewery.
Welcome
Ambassador in Action
A presentation from a returning One Young World Ambassador, Dora Palfi Osika
Sandoz: Don’t Kill the Cure: Why the future of antibiotics depends on us
Antibiotics have been the silent superheroes of modern medicine for nearly 150 years and have saved millions of lives. But today, their future is under threat.
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Lola Kinder
Deutsche Bahn
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Kerstin Wagner
Z Zurich Foundation
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Gary Shaughnessy CBE CBE
Business for Good: Driving Purpose and Impact
In this inspiring conversation, Paul Polman, former Unilever CEO and sustainability champion, joins young entrepreneur Tina Taylor to explore how business can be a force for positive change in the
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Christina Taylor
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Paul Polman
Unicef Panel: Learning Without Boundaries: Advancing Education Access While Protecting Children in Learning
Access to quality education is not merely a fundamental right, it is a cornerstone of child development that must exist within safe, supportive environments.
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Muzoon Almellehan
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Pia Rebello Britto
Deloitte: Education and Responsible Technology
Join Deloitte for a powerful plenary session exploring the intersection of education and responsible technology.
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Elizabeth Faber
Standard Chartered
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Tanuj Kapilashrami
Rio Ferdinand
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Angela F Williams
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Rio Ferdinand
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Carine N'koué
Education - How can we spread and accelerate access to education for all?
Networking break
Delegates will be able to attend Interactive Stage sessions, SAP Skills Hub session, Workshops, and Action Sessions. Lunch will be provided in this break, as well as networking opportunities.
Disability Leadership and Self-Representation
Over one billion people worldwide have a disability, yet structural barriers and ableism mean they remain underrepresented in the platforms and systems that shape their lives.
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Noa Limpoco
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Emily Muller
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Stephen McCrystall
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Emily Flores
Energy Resilience in an Energy-Hungry World: The Critical Role of Nuclear in Europe’s Future
Zero-Waste Marketing: Capacity-Aware GTM for Early-Stage and Social Innovation
A practical, people-first session on how young social innovators can grow steadily without burning budget or capacity.
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Marcus McDowell
Hot Take: You Can Fight the System from the Inside
This session will showcase the winners of the One Young World Politician of the Year Award 2025, who will discuss how they are fostering inclusion in their respective offices, ensuring underrepre
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Enrique Collada Sánchez
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Jie Huang
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Zaynab Mohamed
Embedding Indigenous Voices in International Spaces
This session explores the importance of ensuring Indigenous autonomy is built within our institutions, and why Indigenous knowledge must be incorporated into these systems.
The Courage to Belong: Changing the temperature in the room
Hate manifests in subtle ways. How can individuals and organisations respond with emptahy, courage, and action to give hate less space and oxygen.
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Paul Walz
Communicating Across Divides: Negotiation, Diplomacy, and Coalition-Building for Global Impact?
How do we communicate and collaborate across deep divides to make a meaningful global impact?
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David Beasley
Empowering Young People: The Power of holistic Education and Access in Sexual Health
Sexual and reproductive rights are not abstract ideals—they're fundamental to human dignity, equity, and wellbeing.
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Summer Peet
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Michaela Kuhndörfer
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Roman Malessa
Unlocking Brighter Futures with United Way: Expanding Access to Education for Every Child
Around the world, millions of children face challenges to accessing quality education - challenges that perpetuate cycles of poverty and limit opportunity. In this panel discussion, Angela F.
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Ariel Davis
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Angela F Williams
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Csenge Mezei
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What Is Worth Defending - What Can Be Avoided?
In a time of shifting security challenges, disinformation and fragile democracies, the question of what we choose to defend is more relevant than ever.
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Johannes Müller
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David Matei
Igniting and Nurturing Innovation Through a Community of Practice
Curious about how a community of employees can drive and champion innovation within your organisation?
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Zoë Harman Conlon
Securing Europe
In this session Sir Bill Browder will share his unique insights on the geopolitical challenges and threats facing the continent, from financial corruption and kleptocracy to state-sponsored aggress
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Sir Bill Browder
KPMG: Human Centric AI - The art of adaptable leadership’
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Lisa Heneghan
The Power of Sport: Driving Social and Societal Change
Sport has the unique power to unite communities, inspire hope, and create pathways for progress.
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Mark Tewksbury
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Francois Pienaar
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Tendai Mtawarira
Reckitt: Spark to Catalyst - Driving Innovation for Lasting Change
Embark with us on a journey of personal growth and resilience, showcasing how changemakers are catalysing innovation to drive lasting change.
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Nida Yousaf Sheikh
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Hamzah Sarwar
Google: Adapt and Survive: How to get ahead of the curve as AI transforms the world of Business
From recruitment to marketing, from sales to HR, AI is changing everything about the way we do business.
Brandtech Group: Limitless Creativity: Making Gen AI your superpower
The barrier between a brilliant idea and a brilliant execution has crumbled. Generative AI is the ultimate creative force multiplier.
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Ciara Schoenauer
Politician of the Year Award Ceremony
One Young World's Politician of the Year Award celebrates three of the world's most promising young politicians who are using their public office to create a tangible, positive impact on
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Geordin Hill-Lewis
Networking break
Delegates will be able to attend Interactive Stage sessions, SAP Skills Hub session, Workshops, Action Sessions, and networking opportunities.
Head of Strategic Workforce & Skills Management
Discover the critical skills needed to thrive in the future and how they impact all aspects of workforce management.
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Tatiana Villalobos Baum
From Idea to Impact: The Catalyst Pathway
This session pulls back the curtain on entrepreneurship. from the first spark of an idea to scaling a business.
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Lisa Hiery
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Hamzah Sarwar
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Yvette Ishimwe
Social Responsibility in Supply Chains - IWAY 25 years Christina Niemelä Ström
Join Christina Niemelä Ström for an engaging session that marks 25 years of IWAY, IKEA's framework for social responsibility in supply chains.
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Christina Niemelä Ström
Maximising the World's Youngest Continent Through Education
By 2030, young Africans are expected to represent 42% of the world’s youth and make up 75% of Africa’s population under the age of 35.
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Sara Berkai
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Dr Tahirih Danesh
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Shudufhadzo Musida
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Enissa Iteka
Young Entrepreneurs Using Video to Empower Rural Communities
From the remote villages of Uganda and Madagascar, young entrepreneurs are showing that business success starts with listening to your audience.
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Karine Rakotoniainasoa
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Phil Malone
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Umar Bashir Ochen
Women Leading Change: Reimagining Health, Education & Opportunity for Africa’s Next Generation
Across Africa, women are driving some of the most powerful shifts in access to healthcare, education, and opportunity.
Energy optimization in companies: Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) as a key to action Education for Sustainable Development
In a world increasingly shaped by the challenges of climate change and resource scarcity, energy optimisation in companies has become a key priority.