In honor of International Youth Day, an observance recognized by The United Nations and celebrated annually on August 12, GYAN's Innovation Collaboratory allows global youth to expand their networks, build strategic partnerships, discuss ways to achieve success, and share their positive contributions to their communities and nations.
The virtual Innovation Collaboratory included five panels (each consisting of one MSU youth group coordinator, one MSU faculty/staff acting as an expert, and three youth presenters) and a space devoted for professional development/networking. We were pleased to hear from a total of 15 youth participants from 9 different countries and nations, with presentations related to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), such as:
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Group Youth Coordinator: Dani Vincent
Expert: Mike Lindhout
| Youth Presenter | Title |
|---|---|
| Ngwa Patrick Shu (Cameroon) | Gender-Based Violence In School |
| Tjedu Moyo (Zimbabwe) | Starting The Journey: Youth-Led Urgency For The SDGs |
| David Kor (Nigeria) | Black Soldier Fly Larvae: Transforming Organic Waste Into Protein For A Greener, Food-Secure Nigeria |
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Youth Group Coordinator: Kate Blaszkiewicz
Expert: Bryce Carlton
| Youth Presenter | Title |
|---|---|
| Stepan Svestka (Czech Republic) | It All Starts With You |
| Calvin Manika (Zimbabwe) | Building Collaboration, Partnerships, and Consultancy Among Youths In Marginalised Communities Through Media To Achieve SDGs |
| Elvis Kadhama (Uganda) | Enhancing Agricultural Yields and Improving Farmers’ Income through Agritech |
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Youth Group Coordinator: Tianyi Kou-Herrema
Expert: Christina Dokter
| Youth Presenter | Title |
|---|---|
| Michael Diala (Nigeria) | Youth Innovation for Urban Systems |
| Vincent Jemovo (Kenya) | Awareness Campaign To Improve Integration Of Climate Smart Livestock System And Indigenous Knowledge In Africa |
| Murtala Abdullahi (Nigeria) | Goro Initiative: Harnessing Geospatial Information In Peace and Climate Action |
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Youth Group Coordinator: Aliya Bizhanova
Expert: Angela Boldrey
| Youth Presenter | Title |
|---|---|
| Laura Skenderas (Albania) | My "Feminine" Diploma |
| Joseph Malekela (United Republic of Tanzania | Youth Actions for Peace: Bringing Sustainable Development |
| Ian Kigen (Kenya) | Youth Towards Sustainable Development Goals: Reducing Inequality Within And Among Countries |
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Youth Group Coordinator: Aanchal Gidra
Expert: Debra Thornton
| Youth Presenter | Title |
|---|---|
| Uket Friday (Nigeria) | Empowering Youths for Collaborative Sustainable Development; Showcasing Impact-Driven Initiatives by YALI Network Cross River |
| Irene David-Arinze (Nigeria) | Rural Women In Green Jobs - Skilling and Promoting Clean Cooking for Rural Women in Nigeria |
| Mthabisi Ndlovu (South Africa) | The Symphony of Sustainability: How Music Ignites Change for the SDGs |
Welcome & Opening remarks:
- Dean Steven Hanson, Vice Provost and Dean for International Studies and Programs
Closing Remarks:
- Opal Leeman Bartzis Ed.D., Executive Director of Education Abroad & GYAN Interim Director
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