The virtual Innovation Collaboratory included five panels (each consisting of a youth group coordinator, one MSU faculty/staff member 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.
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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
Cohort 3: Announcement
Announcement: 2025 Global Voices Essay Contest-Michigan
Attached to the Soil
Submission Page
