Tumelo Grace Ramainoane

Programs Director

Gender and Youth Governance Initiative

“I am joining this Action Learning Online Community as an opportunity to strengthen my knowledge and practical skills in youth development programming. I aim to enhance my organisation’s capacity in community-based programming, particularly in youth capacity building, training, and empowerment. I am especially interested in developing approaches that support young people to grow as confident leaders and active change agents within their communities. Through this learning space, I also hope to exchange ideas, gain practical tools, and deepen my understanding of effective, inclusive, and sustainable youth empowerment strategies that can be applied in real community settings.”

Martin Woja Santino

Executive Director

iFix Initiative

“I am joining this Action Learning Online Community to strengthen my practical skills in fundraising, partnership building, and community engagement while learning from the experiences of other changemakers. As someone working to address social challenges affecting vulnerable communities in South Sudan, I hope to gain new ideas, collaborative networks, and innovative approaches that can improve the sustainability and long-term impact of my work. I also look forward to sharing my own experiences, learning from diverse perspectives, and growing both personally and professionally through this interactive platform.“

Catherine Emeng Evogor

Monitoring and Evaluation officer

Initiative for Young women’s health and development (IY-WHAD)

“I am joining the Action Learning Online Community to expand my understanding of collaborative problem-solving. By engaging with diverse perspectives, I hope to refine my ability to turn abstract ideas into practical, real-world solutions. Just as scientists use the scientific method to test patterns and observe results, I aim to experiment with new strategies and learn from our shared experiences. I am eager to strengthen my capacity for critical thinking and contribute to our group’s success, ensuring that my growth leads to meaningful, lasting impacts in the projects we tackle together.“

Limpho Ramajoe

Sign Language teacher

Mamello School and Special Needs Centre

“I am joining this Action Learning Online Community to grow as a young leader and collaborate with others who has passion about Social Change.I believe that real impact happens when we learn and support each other.Through ALOC 2026,I hope to gain skills in peer support facilitation and policy advocacy.“

“I expect to learn practical ways to improve my work with young people in Tanzania. I want to understand how to better support their sexual and reproductive health, education, and personal growth. I hope to share my experience from the Mirror Program and learn from others who face similar challenges. I am looking for new ideas, honest feedback, and a community that pushes me to think differently. Most of all, I want to leave with clear actions that make my youth programs stronger and more meaningful.”

“Je rejoins cette communauté d’apprentissage par l’action en ligne avec l’ambition de renforcer mes compétences en mobilisation de ressources, plaidoyer et stratégies de communication digitale afin d’accroître l’impact des actions menées avec les jeunes au Bénin. Cette opportunité représente également un espace d’échange, de co-apprentissage et de collaboration avec des acteurs engagés pour les droits humains. J’espère y acquérir des outils pratiques et des approches innovantes qui contribueront à la pérennité et au développement des initiatives portées par notre organisation et nos communautés.”

“I am joining this Action Learning Online Community to strengthen my skills in advocacy, community leadership, fundraising, and strategic communication for transgender and sex worker communities. As a trans woman and SRHR activist, I hope to learn practical tools to build sustainable, rights-based initiatives that advance dignity, health access, safety, and social justice. I also look forward to exchanging experiences with activists from diverse backgrounds, building solidarity, and developing stronger approaches to community-led advocacy, policy influence, and inclusive movement building for marginalized communities.”

“I am joining this Action Learning Online Community to strengthen my knowledge and leadership in SRHR advocacy, community organizing, and inclusive movement building. As a non-binary person from an underprivileged community, I hope to gain practical skills, meaningful connections, and shared learning experiences that will help me advocate more effectively for dignity, health rights, and social inclusion. I also look forward to learning sustainable strategies to amplify marginalized voices and create safer, community-led spaces for young people and gender-diverse communities.”

“I am joining the Action Learning Online Community to strengthen my skills in project design, fundraising, and community development. Through this program, I hope to improve my ability to develop sustainable social initiatives and enhance the impact of my organization in addressing local challenges such as youth empowerment, climate resilience, and livelihood support. I also aim to learn from global peers, share experiences from my community work, and build long-term partnerships that support innovative and inclusive development actions.”

“I am joining this Action learning online community to broaden my knowledge in sustainable ways of managing our rehab centers and just to have my capacity built. We are expanding our rehabilitation centers to multiple sites and the knowledge that I shall acquire shall help me navigate and understand how to manage and navigate the different organizational dynamics.”

“I am joining this Action Learning Online Community because I believe growth comes through learning, collaboration, and shared experiences. As a journalist and advocate passionate about social impact, I hope to strengthen my skills in leadership, communication, fundraising, and community engagement while connecting with people working toward meaningful change. I look forward to learning practical strategies, exchanging ideas, and building relationships that will help me create more sustainable impact in the communities and causes I care deeply about.”

“I am joining this Action Learning Online Community to strengthen my leadership, governance, and resource mobilization skills while learning from practitioners across different sectors and regions. Through my work with Sustainable Jamii Association, I aim to deepen my understanding of civic engagement, digital inclusion, and sustainable community development. I also hope to build meaningful networks, exchange practical experiences, and gain innovative strategies that will enhance the impact, sustainability, and regional reach of our initiatives across East Africa.”

“I am excited to join this Action Learning Online Community to gain fresh perspectives on innovation, partnerships, and community-driven development. As part of Sustainable Jamii Association, I hope to learn new strategies for strengthening youth participation, expanding digital opportunities, and improving the effectiveness of grassroots initiatives. I also look forward to engaging with other participants, sharing experiences, and building connections that can inspire practical solutions and long-term social impact in underserved communities.”

“I hope to gain practical knowledge, meaningful connections, and collaborative learning opportunities through the Action Learning Online Community. As someone passionate about data, social impact, and advocacy, I look forward to strengthening my skills in problem-solving, communication, and strategic thinking while learning from the experiences of others. I also hope to contribute my perspectives, engage in impactful discussions, and build relationships that will support both personal growth and community-driven change.”

“I am joining the Action Learning Online Community 2026 as an opportunity to further strengthen my leadership, advocacy, and organizational development skills within a collaborative and reflective learning space. Building on my previous experience with the YIELD Hub Action Learning Groups, I hope to further build my understanding of strategic advocacy, movement-building, and sustainable approaches to youth-led work. As a public health professional and MPH-Global Health candidate at Thammasat University, I also look forward to learning from diverse perspectives, exchanging experiences across regions, and applying these learnings to strengthen inclusive and intersectional SRHR advocacy in my community and networks.”

“I am joining the Action Learning Online Community to strengthen my capacity in designing and implementing impactful, community-driven climate and development initiatives. I hope to deepen my skills in action learning, adaptive leadership, and evidence-based project design, while gaining practical tools for mobilizing resources and scaling grassroots solutions. I also look forward to engaging with a diverse network of changemakers to exchange ideas, learn from different contexts, and co-create innovative approaches to social and environmental challenges. Ultimately, I aim to apply these learnings to enhance the impact and sustainability of my work with youth and communities in Kenya.”

“I am joining this Action Learning Online Community to strengthen my knowledge and skills in peacebuilding, gender equality, advocacy, and community-led social transformation. As a Pashtun transgender human rights activist from a conflict-prone region of Pakistan, I hope to learn from diverse experiences, exchange ideas with global peers, and explore innovative approaches to addressing gender-based violence, social exclusion, and inequality. I also hope this platform will help me build meaningful collaborations and enhance my ability to create inclusive, survivor-centred, and sustainable change within marginalized communities.”

“As a Gender & Development Specialist and Anthropologist with over six years of qualitative research experience across East Africa, I am joining this Action Learning Online Community to deepen my understanding of community-centered approaches and strengthen my capacity in program communication and stakeholder engagement. I hope to gain practical tools that complement my research expertise, particularly in translating evidence into advocacy and sustainable impact. I look forward to learning from fellow practitioners and contributing my experience in SRHR, GBV, and disability inclusion to enrich our collective learning journey.”

“I am joining the Action Learning Online Community to strengthen my leadership capacity and deepen my impact in advancing sexual and reproductive health and rights, particularly among young people. I hope to gain practical skills in adaptive leadership, collaborative problem-solving, and peer learning that will enhance my ability to empower youth, support community-driven initiatives, and influence inclusive health interventions. This experience will help me grow as a leader committed to amplifying young voices and driving sustainable change in SRHR.”

“I am joining This action learning online community to be part of something bigger than me . To learn , get community and help to develop and learn more strategies and get adequate capacity building. I hope to cause serious change and impact in my community after the action learning online community cohort.”

“I am joining the Action Learning Online Community to expand my understanding of innovative approaches in community engagement and public health advocacy. I hope to exchange experiences with diverse participants, gain practical strategies for empowering key populations, and enhance my skills in designing impactful, sustainable programs. This participation will enable me to apply learned insights to real-world challenges, improve collaborative problem-solving, and strengthen my ability to create meaningful, long-term change in humanitarian and health contexts.”

“I am joining the Action Learning Online Community to strengthen how I engage diverse groups of young people in conversations and advocacy around Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) and Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG). Through my community work, I have seen the need for more inclusive, youth-led and action-oriented approaches that respond to lived realities. I hope to gain practical knowledge, exchange experiences with other advocates and build sustainable strategies that will strengthen community-driven advocacy, meaningful youth participation and safer spaces for young people in my community in Kenya.”

“I am joining this Action Learning Online Community as a fundamental level of building myself in strengthening my capacity in community engagement and programming. I want to enaure that there is sustainable implact in the community l serve.”

“We are living through a time of profound social, political, and economic transformation that calls for new forms of collective imagination, solidarity, and action. I am joining this Action Learning Online Community to learn alongside passionate young changemakers from across the globe, strengthen my skills in resource mobilization and cross-movement building, and explore new ways to reach broader audiences, amplify our work, and secure the resources needed to sustain it. At a moment when many are giving in to narratives of crisis and inevitability, I want to help build the creativity, resilience, and collective power needed for the futures we deserve.”

“I am joining the Action Learning Online Community at a pivotal point in my journey, currently pursuing an MSc in Midwifery with a specific focus on youth reproductive health. As the representative of young nurses in Kenya & globally, I aim to deepen my technical grounding in SRHR programming while sharpening the action-oriented leadership and advocacy skills needed to influence policy and practice. I hope to gain practical tools, peer learning, and mentorship that strengthen my capacity to champion youth-centered reproductive health solutions across Africa, translating global leadership into lasting impact.”