Our Members
IN.M 0037
Atia Yama
- Canada, Ontario
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Atia Yama is a dedicated Child and Youth Studies student at Carleton University, passionate about children’s rights, education, and advocacy. With hands-on experience as a supply teacher and a background in early childhood education, she is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive environments for children. Her goal is to contribute to the improvement of children’s education across the globe.
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OR.M 0111
- Northern, Zambia
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Embracing a strength-based, culturally relevant approach that combines ancestral wisdom, the cultivation of healthy relationships, & access to contemporary resources, Bakashana empowers youth to be leaders in their communities. Bakashana’s primary work involves the support of youth living in rural areas, who have successfully completed their grade 7 education, yet lack the financial or familial resources to attend secondary school (grades 8-12). Our holistic approach includes scholarship at the secondary and tertiary level, health services, a resource centre offering computer and literacy classes, and youth life skills clubs in 30 government schools. We also run a daycare centre for children living with extreme disabilities. Bakashana is a Bemba word that refers to a young woman. With different emphasis, it also can mean “the dancer.” Our program is dedicated to working with young women from rural areas as they discover the joy of their work, community and life.
Main areas of work
- Advocacy, Capacity Building, Education Financing, Equality and Non-Discrimination, Gender Equity & Equality, Girls’ Education and Inclusion, Transformative Education
OR.M 0109
- Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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Main areas of work
- Advocacy, Capacity Building, Education Financing, Education in Emergencies, Equality and Non-Discrimination, Gender Equity & Equality, Girls’ Education and Inclusion, Quality of Teaching and Learning, Research, Technology and Artificial Intelligence (AI), Transformative Education

OR.M 0016
Beacon of Hope
- Afghanistan, Kabul
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Beacon of Hope is dedicated to providing unique opportunities for skill enhancement. We recognize the importance of cultivating leadership and aim to create a supportive environment for Afghan girls. In a world where possibilities can feel out of reach, we’re here to offer more than just hope, we offer action. From leadership and skill-building workshops to personal development programs, we’re helping girls take bold steps toward independence and self-empowerment.
Main areas of work
- Capacity Building, Girls’ Education and Inclusion
OR.M 0012
Better Tomorrow Development Organization
- Afghanistan, Samangan
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The Better Tomorrow Development Organization (BTDO) is a non-governmental, non-profit organization founded with the main goal of providing quality health and social services to communities in hard-to-reach and rural areas of the country. Established on July 2016 BTDO is registered with the Economy Ministry of Afghanistan and focuses on offering humanitarian services to marginalized groups, responding to conflict and natural disasters. BTDO aims to reach the most disadvantaged populations, including internally displaced persons, returnees, poor families, the unemployed, and the uneducated, providing health and legal services.
Main areas of work
- Advocacy, Capacity Building, Education in Emergencies, Girls’ Education and Inclusion, Quality of Teaching and Learning

IN.M 0031
Binish Kanwal
- Pakistan, Punjab
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I’m Binish from Pakistan. I’m passionate about education and empowering marginalized communities. I took the initiative to start a school for children from underprivileged nomadic communities and street children.
Many of my students come from extremely challenging backgrounds, where they are forced to work as child laborers, beggars, garbage collectors, or daily wage workers. Despite these difficulties, they come to school with hope and determination.
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IN.M 0025
BIRAGI KASOLE Ephrem
- Democratic Republic of Congo, South Kivu
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Graduated with a degree in Rural Economics, I hold a University Certificate in Democracy, Citizenship, and the Rule of Law, and I am currently completing another university certificate in Sustainable Tourism and Cultural Heritage at Senghor University in Alexandria, Egypt. I am the National Coordinator of JPDMR asbl and responsible for MEAL at the NGO CONGO HANDICAP.
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- Ilorin, Nigeria
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Enhancing information accuracy and combating misinformation across Africa.
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- Advocacy, Capacity Building, Gender Equity & Equality, Girls’ Education and Inclusion, Quality of Teaching and Learning, Research, Technology and Artificial Intelligence (AI)
- Liberia, Monrovia
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Brighter Initiatives for Revitalization and Development (BIRD-Liberia) is a non for profit organization established in 2014 as an advocacy group to help marginalized people and communities through charitable initiative geared towards impactful projects.
Main areas of work
- Advocacy, Capacity Building, Girls’ Education and Inclusion, Transformative Education