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The Amani Pamoja Partnership and Youth Exchange continues to bring together young leaders whose diverse experiences are shaping more peaceful, inclusive, and resilient communities. Today, we are pleased to introduce four more participants joining us in Mombasa. 🌍 Sharon Kiptoo represents the End Femicide Kenya Movement, where she serves as the North Rift Chapter Coordinator. A medical doctor, researcher, and gender advocate, Sharon advances peace through gender justice, health advocacy, and youth leadership. Her work mobilizes communities and amplifies survivors' voices. 🌍 Mariangela Panico represents Associazione Culturale Usamborgia (Italy) as a Project Coordinator and Partnership Outreach Specialist. Passionate about international cooperation and intercultural dialogue, she coordinates youth exchanges and collaborative initiatives that foster inclusion, mutual understanding, and a culture of peace through non-formal education. 🌍 Esha Mohammed Abdallah represents Swahilipot Hub Foundation (Kenya), where she serves as Project Manager. A youth advocate, educator, and founder of @hernarrativeke , Esha champions youth leadership, gender equality, and meaningful participation in governance. 🌍 Anton Rubanenko represents Elysium+, the international youth organization he founded to promote civic engagement, peacebuilding, and democratic participation. A Ukrainian youth leader and social entrepreneur, Anton draws on his experience of displacement to advocate for European cooperation, youth leadership, and inclusive societies where young people play an active role in shaping democratic futures. #YouthExchangeInMombasa #AmaniPamojaPeaceTogether #YPSAgenda #Peacebuilding

We are excited to announce the upcoming Partnership and Youth Exchange workshop under the Amani Pamoja Initiative, co-funded by the @EU_Commission through the @EUErasmusPlus Programme which will take place between 14th - 18th July, 2026 in Mombasa. 🌎The workshop will bring together 24 youth leaders from six countries across Europe and Africa, representing organizations working in peacebuilding. It aims to foster a learning partnership, facilitate the exchange of experiences, and document good practices in peacebuilding, with a particular focus on advancing the Youth, Peace and Security (YPS) agenda. The exchange is being hosted by Prospect Initiative in partnership with @LamuYouth, @cyd_zanzibar, Peace Up, @catvoluntaria, and @agencypb. We are delighted to present to you our participants for the exchange. #YouthExchangeInMobasa #AmaniPamojaPeaceTogether #YPSAgenda #PeaceBuilding