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Leon Nsiku
Uganda
Leon Nsiku
UgandaLeon Nsiku is a Congolese civil society activist with over 10 years of experience in journalism, refugee protection, and human rights promotion. Leon is highly experienced in proposal writing for funding, advocacy, capacity building, and programming in political ecology. He founded the online newsletter www.deboutRDC.net and Partenariat pour la Protection Integree (PPI), one of the prominent human rights organizations in the Democratic Republic of Congo. He conducted over 100 trainings for African human rights defenders and contributed to over five research papers on the protection of human rights defenders in Africa. He has also written opinion pieces on regional politics and human security. He is passionate about child protection and childhood development. He is an enthusiastic, flexible, and result-driven team player in the design and implementation of social ventures. Leon is a PhD Student of Unicaf University Zambia, where he specializes in gendered adaptation to climate change.
Current Organization: Protection Officer at DefendDefenders
Pearl Gahwera
Uganda
Pearl Gahwera
UgandaPearl Gahwera has over three years of experience in account and brand management in advertising, marketing, communication, and public relations. Pearl earned a Bachelor’s degree in Commerce from Makerere University Business School in Uganda. For over two years, Pearl volunteered part-time with 40 Days Over 40 Smiles Foundation, a nonprofit organization in Uganda committed to supporting vulnerable children and enabling youth to be the change they want to see. In October 2017, she joined the organization as a full-time volunteer and has led the Communications Department since then. Pearl provides great support through creating the foundation’s communication strategy and plans, as well as overseeing foundation projects and programs. She is a Global Shaper and is currently the Impact Officer of the Kampala Hub. Pearl is also a feminist who is interested in women’s rights, youth employment, and youth participation in leadership.
Current Organization: Head of Communications at 40 Days Over 40 Smiles Foundation