Inspiring Stories of Impact | Ambassador Spotlight

Every month, we spotlight some of the most inspiring Ambassadors to celebrate how our Community is creating a more sustainable world.

???? Joshua Belayan:?

Joshua Belayan is the Country co-director at Brunei's ASEAN Youth Advocates Network (AYAN).?

AYAN is creating a network of changemakers by promoting youth leadership and advocacy within the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) communities. Joshua and his team have impacted 1,145 participants in Brunei with 17 events, 50 workshops, and 262 participants across 10 countries.?

???? Italo Ribeiro Alves:?

Italo Ribeiro Alves co-founded TODXS - a social impact business committed to reducing the unemployment gap of LGBTIQ+ youth in Brazil.?

TODXS's ambassadors programme has reached over 700 alums, who have started over 100 companies, impacting over 1 million individuals. TODXS partnered with more than ten Brazilian corporations, governments, and civil society organisations to promote diversity and inclusion consultancy. They have downloaded their information packs 40 million times.

???? Jason Sha?f:?

Jason Sha?f is the Vice president external of JCI Unify, the Suriname chapter of Junior Chamber International.?

The organisation raises green awareness and promotes environmentally conscious practices while giving young people leadership training and opportunities. In 2023, under their 'Buy A Book for a Child' project, JCI Unify sold and distributed 500 copies of the 'Green Ambassadors' book, which teaches children about various environmental issues.?

???? Julia Chavez:?

Julia Chavez is the Chair for Latin America at the Youth Purpose Leadership Council (YPLC) at 德勤 .?

The YPLC develops community programmes for? 415,000 Deloitte employees across 150+ countries to ensure fair representation globally. They have two global impact agendas: WorldImpact and WorldClimate. The 'WorldClass' initiative under 'WorldImpact' aims to impact 100 million people through education and career development opportunities by 2030, and WorldClimate strives to advance Deloitte's progress towards net zero by 2030.

???? Maria Kolesnikova:?

Maria Kolesnikova is a United Nations Earth Champion and the chairwoman of MoveGreen, an environmental non-governmental organisation in Kyrgyzstan.?

Under Maria's leadership, MoveGreen has grown from a grassroots initiative to an organisation that influences civic engagement and environmental policies in the country. In 2024, they helped create the city's energy-efficient fund, UNICEF. They started the Clean Air campaign, where they developed a governmental plan to improve air quality across the country, earning recognition from Kyrgyzstan's Ministry of Natural Resources.

???? Sabrine Chennaoui:?

Sabrine Chennaoui is the Co-founder and CEO of MONSAPO , a start-up dedicated to revolutionising sustainable living through innovative technology.?

Their model transforms used cooking oil into eco-friendly household products, addressing pollution and promoting circular economy principles. MONSAPO has saved two billion litres of water and will save over 70 trillion litres more while diverting 25,000 tons of pollutants from entering the environment. The organisation works with local communities and has empowered over 120 individuals through awareness campaigns and training sessions to promote sustainable living.

???????? Natalia Murillo Villa:?

Natalia Murillo Villa is the founder and CEO of the Resignificadas NGO. The organisation is combating violence against women in Spain and Colombia and promoting the resignification of victims.?

Resignificadas has a Centre for Social Innovation to conduct multidisciplinary research and the Centre for Concrete Attention to Gender Violence, organising online and offline networks and events. In 2023, they helped women through an online platform for direct referrals to public services and government aid. They expanded their support to civil society associations in Spain, Colombia, and the European Union.

???? Hadiatou Barry:?

Hadiatou Barry founded Shop-Hadia, a sustainable and ethical slow African fashion brand founded in 2019.?

The brand promotes African fashion in Europe while investing in designers and tailors in Guinea and Senegal to minimise waste and encourage regional talent. 10% of their profits go to the 'Fashion for Hope Programme' to provide quality education to orphans in Guinea. The programme is coordinated by You For Guinea, a non-profit organisation also founded by Hadiatou.

???? Matsepiso Majoro:?

Matsepiso Majoro is the co-founder and managing director of Mahlaseli Energy, a renewable energy company in Lesotho.?

The organisation provides decentralised off-grid solar solutions for rural communities to ensure water and electricity. Mahlaseli Energy has done 300 installations in the past five years, employed 20 people, and reduced 174 tons of CO? equivalent per annum. In 2024, Mahlaseli Energy created the MahlaseliSolarPayGo system that will enable access to clean and affordable electricity in the sparsely populated rural communities of Lesotho, where grid infrastructure is not a viable solution.?

???? Lucia Dalenz:?

Lucia Dalenz is the Founder and CEO of Invictas , a digital magazine dedicated to showcasing the success stories of young female entrepreneurs and leaders in Latin America.?

Invictas provides mentoring and coaching sessions on personal finance, leadership development, emotional intelligence, marketing skills, storytelling, and other essential subjects.?

???? Motaz Amer :?

Motaz Amer is a Young Ambassador at the Prince's Trust Northern Ireland and a human rights advocate who collaborates with local NGOs.?

As a refugee himself, Motaz provides comprehensive support to other refugees with a focus on education programmes, mental health assistance, and mentoring support. Motaz works with organisations like Prince's Trust to design interactive workshops and activities to foster personal development, teamwork and leadership skills. He has helped over 600 asylum seekers and refugees in the past two years.

???? Michael Showunmi :?

Michael Showunmi is the founder of Raising Star Africa, a non-profit organisation that supports persons with disabilities in becoming self-reliant.

Through his work, Michael has impacted over 6,000 people. His organisation has renovated three schools to become inclusive for over 650 students with disabilities. Rising star Africa also conducts workshops and education programs to create awareness about social and climate issues, this has impacted 5,000 adults and 100 children. In 2024, Michael wants to expand his efforts and build the Raising Star Africa Ability Centre to offer STEM vocational training and digital skills education to disabled children.

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