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FutureFellows 2022

Meet the FutureFellows!

FutureFellows is an innovative professional development program for emerging leaders of the Red Cross Red Crescent network, led by IFRC Solferino Academy. The fellowship aims to equip the participants with skills and resources to drive change and innovation in their National Societies, while also supporting the RCRC network as a whole to evolve as is envisioned in Strategy 2030. These rising stars applied and were selected from different National Societies across our global network to join the programme in 2022. 

Rhiannon Hunt

Australian Red Cross

Pronouns: She/Her

What are you most looking forward to in this fellowship?

I am really looking forward to meeting leaders from National Societies around the world and learning from their experiences and approaches. I am also looking forward to being challenged and encouraged to take on more innovative approaches.

What do you think other people can learn from you?

I hope to learn alongside everyone in this experience. I know there will be so much to learn from one another based on our own perspectives within our National Societies. One thing I have learned since being at the Australian Red Cross is the importance of building meaningful relationships with trust and vulnerability. It makes the work we do better.

My most important insight on how change happens is:

The most impactful change I have seen came from people willing to be uncomfortable and lead from places of kindness, curiosity, and empathy.

Riley McCullough

Australian Red Cross

Pronouns: She/Her

What are you most looking forward to in this fellowship?

I’m most looking forward to being able to connect with other National Society emerging leaders and learning different cultural perspectives and approaches to innovation. It is a great opportunity to build ideas with a group that has a global perspective.

What do you think other people can learn from you?

I bring a strong futures and systems thinking perspective, and I hope to share some of these skills with my colleagues in the program. I’d also love to share the different ways we are building humanitarian action at Australian Red Cross.

My most important insight on how change happens is:

Change happens by uplifting voices that question the status quo and supporting them to challenge the systems that they are trying to change.

Fahad Rahaman Azhor

Bangladesh Red Crescent Society

Pronouns: He/Him

What are you most looking forward to in this fellowship?

Meeting the agents of change from around the world and learning from experiences and perspectives.

What do you think other people can learn from you?

In my opinion, I can think critically and dive deep into any given context. It helps me identify problems and provide feasible solutions to it. I think this is what others can learn from me.

My most important insight on how change happens is:

Change happens when motivations turn into movements.

Beatrice Tooke

British Red Cross

Pronouns: She/Her

What are you most looking forward to in this fellowship?

I am most looking forward to engaging with my colleagues in other societies. I think we have so much to learn from each other and I can’t wait to get started.

What do you think other people can learn from you?

I would love to offer my skills in organisation and logistics. I approach situations in a very pragmatic way, I hope to be able to support my new team in this aspect.

My most important insight on how change happens is:

Through communication and cooperation!

Todor Pantileev

Bulgarian Red Cross 

Pronouns: He/Him

What are you most looking forward to in this fellowship?
I am truly looking forward to new inspirational friendships and people with whom to exchange new experiences and ideas. Also, I am trying to find solutions to real problems and help my National Society to develop.
What do you think other people can learn from you?

This is a very interesting question. I have a lot of experience in the organization, I can tell you about our innovative ways of recruiting volunteers, about our trainings, about my experience in various fields such as working with children, refugees and disaster response. I expect to learn a lot of new things from the other participants as well.

My most important insight on how change happens is:

For me, change is very important, because without it we would not have developed. My most important insight into how change happens is that in order for it to happen, you have to act and not wait. We need to talk to the countries involved and dependent on change and look for the best solutions for all.

Meghan Riley

Canadian Red Cross

Pronouns: She/Her

What are you most looking forward to in this fellowship?

Sharing ideas with other fellows as well as having the space to talk about innovative systems and approaches to change.

What do you think other people can learn from you?

Project management methods and tools

My most important insight on how change happens is:

When planning change, we often focus on the process and end state – however an important element of buy in is understanding the need and impetus for the change.

Yulia Senina

Canadian Red Cross

Pronouns: She/Her

What are you most looking forward to in this fellowship?

To learn and re-learn, to interact with my peers and to insightful share the innovative approaches my National Society is piloting or implementing. To increase my social network and share experiences with my fellows. In addition to creating possible future opportunities in humanitarian innovation.

What do you think other people can learn from you?

Experience of working in remote Indigenous communities in Canada.

My most important insight on how change happens is:

Change needs time and cooperation from different stakeholders.

Gongtao Ji

Red Cross Society of China

Pronouns: He/Him

What are you most looking forward to in this fellowship?

Learn how to achieve humanitarian and youth ambitions through practice

What do you think other people can learn from you?

The determination to make volunteering a career, the spirit of equal respect for all things

My most important insight on how change happens is:

The awakening of the humane consciousness of the masses

Jiyang ZHANG

Red Cross Society of China

Pronouns: She/Her

What are you most looking forward to in this fellowship?

I wonder what the youth are doing and what can we do for the world. So I am looking forward to peer sharing and inspiration. In the study of the program, I also want to explore more about the ways of international communication and interdisciplinary cooperation.

What do you think other people can learn from you?

I think it should be creative activity design and affinity for children.

My most important insight on how change happens is:

Change happens because of the flow of time. Because there is no constant in the sense of time, there will be changes in human society and changes in nature. With the necessity of change, the former change is driven by desire, and the latter is the result of the movement of energy.

Noemi Silvina López Fuentes

Mexican Red Cross

Pronouns: She/Her/Ella

What are you most looking forward to in this fellowship?

learning and sharing experiences and starting the development of new skills that allow improving processes within my national society.

What do you think other people can learn from you?

I have always considered that something that represents me is teamwork since this allows us to go further regardless of the barriers that may exist, I hope to be able to share that, and teach what good teamwork is like.

My most important insight on how change happens is:

Generating networks that allow the creation of alliances to achieve common goals and objectives.

Alisson Nicole Casa Leiva

Ecuadorian Red Cross

Pronouns: She/Her

What are you most looking forward to in this fellowship?

I would like to develop my skills and improve all my abilities for learning and be the best for the program and for my community

What do you think other people can learn from you?

Maybe they can learn about my responsibility and my resilience, and also de humanitarianism service.

My most important insight on how change happens is:

My most important insight on how changes is perseverance and organization

Lizeth Andrea Alcócer

Ecuadorian Red Cross

Pronouns: She/Her

What are you most looking forward to in this fellowship?

I want to become a source of inspiration for my Community, motivate my colleagues to be the next stars, make a difference, overcome all my limits and become better than from the moment I submitted my application. Be my own Source of Inspiration.

What do you think other people can learn from you?

Today I firmly believe that societies are more dynamic than ever. But do we really know how to adapt? Are we resilient as individuals or as a community? Leaving no one behind and that is something that I can become. Inspire, I think about true inclusion and what we can do to be able to break the imaginary rules of exclusion.

My most important insight on how change happens is:

The conception of the one is part of the reference of the whole. Did you know that humans are the most imperfect beings? And that is what makes us perfect. Being able to have sources of inspiration within my own environment gives me the opportunity and motivation to become the next agent of change. To be one part of the whole and the whole part of the one.

Marwan Gamaleldin

Egyptian Red Crescent

Pronouns: He/Him

What are you most looking forward to in this fellowship?

I am looking forward to more insights on impartial leadership principles, technicality enhancement, and to obtain a unique knowledge experience.

What do you think other people can learn from you?

I have developed a cross-cultural background that allows me to work and communicate across diverse communities which is an edge you must attain to be able to work effectively in the humanitarian, that is a capability I will be happy to pass it through.

My most important insight on how change happens is:

If there is a will, there is a way. Also, if we don’t let go of old no beneficial crumbling habits, we won’t have enough space for something new, hence change is inapplicable.

Berhanu Temesgen

Ethiopian Red Cross Society

Pronouns: He/Him

What are you most looking forward to in this fellowship?

I am looking forward to get knowledge, skill and global experiences that help me to further improve my leadership career.

What do you think other people can learn from you?

Other people can learn and share the different experiences I have had in my leadership time in the Ethiopian Red Cross Society.

My most important insight on how change happens is:

The only thing that can’t be changed is change by itself. Change starts from the mind of change leaders. It is possible to change everything.

Epeli Lesuma

Fiji Red Cross Society

Pronouns: He/Him

What are you most looking forward to in this fellowship?

Learning new information that I can then apply in better supporting Fiji and the Pacific National Societies.

What do you think other people can learn from you?

About the realities on the ground for Pacific NSs and that we are more than just climate change.

My most important insight on how change happens is:

Building a culture among staff and volunteers where we are able to pivot and are resilient in the face of change.

Huseini Kamara

Ghana Red Cross Society

Pronouns: He/Him

What are you most looking forward to in this fellowship?

To learn more and create a lot of network among other great Leaders.

What do you think other people can learn from you?

My way of thinking and leadership skills.

My most important insight on how change happens is:

When you are able to identify a problem and find solutions to it.

Patrick Brenya

Ghana Red Cross Society

Pronouns: He/Him

What are you most looking forward to in this fellowship?

Global innovative thinking and approaches to persistent challenges and building myself to be a futurefellow

What do you think other people can learn from you?

Ability to work with/without little supervision and contribution

My most important insight on how change happens is:

Ability to learn, adapt and accept change

Dilip C.S

Indian Red Cross Society

Pronouns: He/Him

What are you most looking forward to in this fellowship?

We all have different backgrounds, Different experiences, and Different life lessons. Through this IFRC Future Fellow-2022, I want to connect my mission to the RCRC Movement. The movement is unique in its nature and diverse. individuals from various cultures and languages bring more kindness and unity in their mission of saving lives and changing minds.

What do you think other people can learn from you?

I’m always looking for ways to spread positive energy. I can spread the message of unity, diversity, social cultures, international friendship, brotherhood, peace, and care for others.

My most important insight on how change happens is:

Change is a process, not a destination. It is constantly evolving. As humans, we must accept and embrace it. Change occurs when we imbibe behavior, attitudes, and perspectives in people through creating awareness.

Aliya Kemala

Indonesian Red Cross

Pronouns: She/Her

What are you most looking forward to in this fellowship?

Thinking systems and advocate collaboration

What do you think other people can learn from you?

I’m energetic, willing to collaboration and interested in problem management

My most important insight on how change happens is:

To be innovative and having a leadership

Navid Karimzadeh

Iranian Red Crescent

Pronouns: He/Him

What are you most looking forward to in this fellowship?

I hope I could learn from others’ experiences and lessons, and explore the practical ways to put Strategy 2030 into practice in the NS considering the future of humanitarian areas.

What do you think other people can learn from you?

As my NS deals with evolving challenges of climate change, migration, and local disasters and crises, I hope I could share the knowledge and experience of the NS with others.

My most important insight on how change happens is:

Belief in overcoming challenges with continuous and steady efforts as well as the solidarity influence of the RCRC humanitarian network, as we take note of the changing world.

Sadeq Alattar

Iraqi Red Crescent

Pronouns: He/Him

What are you most looking forward to in this fellowship?

Exchanging experiences and gaining greater knowledge from others

What do you think other people can learn from you?

With more than ten years working in RCRC movement every thing I know is a learning opportunity for others, however I may deliver knowledge about the following examples: Innovative thinking, PMER, organizational Development field, and General management & administrations technics

My most important insight on how change happens is:

Whenever the true will for change is there, then the change is defiantly happening

Jacopo Alati

Italian Red Cross

Pronouns: He/Him

What are you most looking forward to in this fellowship?

To collaborate with my peers from the other national societies in order to better understand and address the challenges ahead through rational solutions.

What do you think other people can learn from you?

How to address complex challenges through a systematic approach.

My most important insight on how change happens is:

It comes in stages and it is only as strong as the principle that drives it.

Nassor Mohamed Abdalla

Kenya Red Cross Society

Pronouns: He/Him

What are you most looking forward to in this fellowship?

Looking forward on re-learning and upskilling from my fellow mentors and peers on matters related to innovation and community resilience.

What do you think other people can learn from you?

Passionate about hands-on training programs such as design thinking, digital fabrication, STEM projects and entrepreneurial skills.

My most important insight on how change happens is:

Through effective leadership, synergy and autonomy.

Patrick Gitahi Muthomi

Kenya Red Cross Society

Pronouns: He/Him

What are you most looking forward to in this fellowship?

To learn how to better provoke and sustain inspiration and be more effective in translating visions/dreams into reality (The process of change).

What do you think other people can learn from you?

Humility.

My most important insight on how change happens is:

1.–First we must always be ready to embrace change— The only constant thing is change — Anonymous. “It is not the strongest of the species that survives, nor the most intelligent; it is the one most adaptable to change.” — Charles Darwin, British naturalist. 2- Change must be carefully considered and constantly monitored but also timely. — “All failure is failure to adapt, all success is successful adaptation.” Max McKeown. “Success in isn’t based on ability to simply change. It is based on ability to change faster than our competition, customers and business.”–Mark Sanborn. “The greatest danger in times of turbulence is not the turbulence – it is to act with yesterday’s logic.”– Peter Drucker.

Doris Mwikali

Kenya Red Cross Society

Pronouns: She/Her

What are you most looking forward to in this fellowship?

I am looking forward to learning innovative ways in which we can build a more sustainable future for all, with a keen focus on climate education for young people.

What do you think other people can learn from you?

I have a solid background in international development stakeholder management and advocacy. My expertise draws from my work as Partnerships and Advocacy lead at the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development Youth Action Hub – Kenya , Youth Leader at Center for International Private Enterprise and Finally as a member of the UNESCO SDG4 Youth Network that is within the renewed Global Education Cooperation Mechanism and the global apex body for Education – the SDG4 – Education 2030 High-Level Steering Committee (HLSC). At this network I serve as Africa’s representative to the SDG4 Youth Network Executive Committee and the youth representative to the High Level Steering Committee – Sherpa Group.

My most important insight on how change happens is:

Change first happens in the minds and hearts of men. I believe that for the world to achieve Agenda 2030, stakeholders must invest in global sustainability education as this is a foundational element to addressing the most pressing challenges of our time such as the climate crisis.

Mohamed Bahero

Kenya Red Cross Society

Pronouns: He/Him

What are you most looking forward to in this fellowship?

To learn and re-learn, to interact with my peers and to insightful share the innovative approaches my National Society is piloting or implementing. To increase my social network and share experiences with my fellows. In addition to creating possible future opportunities in humanitarian innovation.

What do you think other people can learn from you?

The vast experience I have in leadership, humanitarian innovation especially digital solutions such as blockchain. My vast skills in community engagement and accountability while implementing programs.

My most important insight on how change happens is:

Inclusion, everyone should be included in every stage of change. Diverse thoughts and insights, unity and having one common inclusive voice is a huge enabler of Change.

Mpona Mohapi

Lesotho Redcross Society

Pronouns: She/Her

What are you most looking forward to in this fellowship?

I’m looking forward to a fruitful connection with different leaders around the globe, expanding my network and learning how others use their stories to inspire and empower in their different cultures.

What do you think other people can learn from you?

Authenticity, serving with love.

My most important insight on how change happens is:

Being true to yourself in the midst of confusion, having hope that it will get better even when all doesn’t seem to make sense.

Dorin Brener Turgeman

Magen David Adom

Pronouns: She/Her

What are you most looking forward to in this fellowship?

Meeting and getting to know the other fellows.

What do you think other people can learn from you?

Translating a vision into practicality.

My most important insight on how change happens is:

I believe that anyone can drive to change and make a difference, even in the smallest of actions.

Shuhada Rosdi

Malaysian Red Crescent Society

Pronouns: She/Her

What are you most looking forward to in this fellowship?

I’m looking forward to learning more about innovation and best practices in experiential learning, as well as meeting new people from other National Societies.

What do you think other people can learn from you?

I think people can learn how I developed the courage to try new things. I have had a patchwork of career moves (not all of them worked out!) and I feel that we can learn from both our successes and failures.

My most important insight on how change happens is:

When you meet people where they are, encourage every step of progress and suspend judgment if things don’t work out. Stay curious and avoid blame!

Aminath Shahuba Shaheed

Maldivian Red Crescent

Pronouns: She/Her

What are you most looking forward to in this fellowship?

Working with other 49 energetic and passionate individuals from across the globe to make the world a more human kind, a more resilient and a more peaceful place than today.

What do you think other people can learn from you?

To be daring at a right amount. Seeking the opportunities that come my way to work for the vision I believe in, such as this fellowship.

My most important insight on how change happens is:

Practice what you preach. Completely believe in the change you advocate for. Change your self, before you voice out change among others. One by one makes a community more resilient and peaceful.

Fathmath Yamaan Shuau

Maldivian Red Crescent

Pronouns: She/Her

What are you most looking forward to in this fellowship?

I am looking forward to learning from the experiences and challenges of other national societies, and broaden my outlook, knowledge, and practical skills in the field.

What do you think other people can learn from you?

Determination, hard work, and willingness to learn.

My most important insight on how change happens is:

Change happens when one is brave enough to challenge the norm.

Mohamed Shaiman Adam

Maldivian Red Crescent

Pronouns: He/Him

What are you most looking forward to in this fellowship?

I’m looking forward to engaging and interacting with the participants as a team, exploring the use of innovation in developing answers to current issues and plans for future triumph in order to fulfil our humanitarian mission.

What do you think other people can learn from you?

The ability to inspire people and the bravery to make things happen, when it appears impossible and to approach future issues in a practical and hands-on manner.

My most important insight on how change happens is:

Awareness – If individuals are more aware of and educated about the issues, it will be easier to bring change and solve problems. Change is about more than just physical advancements. It’s about growing people as individuals and changing their perspective and mindset.

Anubhav Ghimire

Nepal Red Cross Society

Pronouns: He/Him

What are you most looking forward to in this fellowship?

I am looking forward to an understanding of the innovative humanitarian approaches being practiced around the globe and the art of designing and implementing such an approaches. Similarly working together with fellows from around the world to resolve some real world problem will be a wonderful experience which I can utilize to strengthen my National Society.

What do you think other people can learn from you?

My experiences make me somehow good at coordination, research, and implementation. I can share my experiences of working as a team on various community-based projects on Disaster Management and Climate Change and also technical concepts and research methodologies. Besides, I am always open to discussing and working on interdisciplinary topics.

My most important insight on how change happens is:

For any sort of change, the major need is a favorable environment along with catalysts and promoters. So, for the change, we have to create a favorable environment that can be achieved by coordinative, innovative, and inclusive approaches. Also structurally sound organization, and motivated actors would be a catalyst to the changing process.

Tara Devi Gurung

Nepal Red Cross Society

Pronouns: She/Her

What are you most looking forward to in this fellowship?

I want to acquire the skills which help me to inspire large number of people extend their hands for making this world a better place.

What do you think other people can learn from you?

People may learn about advantages and disadvantages of positive thinking and trying to be good to everyone from my journey in Red Cross. I can also share my experiences about situational leadership and shared leadership.

My most important insight on how change happens is:

From my academic knowledge and experiences, I realized that we need visionary leadership and positive brain wash for change.

Frithjof E. Wegener

Netherlands Red Cross

Pronouns: He/Him

What are you most looking forward to in this fellowship?

Learning with others.

What do you think other people can learn from you?

Insights about design, organization and research.

My most important insight on how change happens is:

Doubt in current habits and experimentation with new habits.

Cecile de Milliano

Netherlands Red Cross

Pronouns: She/Her

What are you most looking forward to in this fellowship?

Learn, grow, get inspired, connect, jointly move forward.

What do you think other people can learn from you?

Insights from Nehterlands Red Cross and from my personal experiences both abroad as in the Netherlands.

My most important insight on how change happens is:

Reflecting, questioning, feeling ownership, having fun, being engaged. 🙂

Gloria Njoku

Nigerian Red Cross Society

Pronouns: She/Her

What are you most looking forward to in this fellowship?

Develop leadership skills and gain first-hand exposure and awareness of wider issues relating to the RCRC Movement.

What do you think other people can learn from you?

Share my digital skills as it relates to Programming.

My most important insight on how change happens is:

Change happens by Allocating resources effectively, Making appropriate adjustments for scope as well as Engaging stakeholders while Keeping an eye on the goal and plan to sustain the innovation.

Muazzam Shah

Pakistan Red Crescent Society

Pronouns: He/Him

What are you most looking forward to in this fellowship?

To work with diversified people, understand different cultures and perspectives, find local solutions for global challenges, and get technical coaching from leaders around the globe.

What do you think other people can learn from you?

I have a vast experience of working on youth engagement for social inclusion and meaningful climate action, I will be bringing that learning from my years longs association with RCRC movement with me to this fellowship.

My most important insight on how change happens is:

Change is an unchangeable law of nature. In my opinion, change happens when one thinks out of the box. It happens gradually and bring about enormous variations. I think there is always a space for betterment and improvement in the best version of anything. This is where change counts and happens.

Mark Brayn Yaung

Philippine Red Cross

Pronouns: He/Him

What are you most looking forward to in this fellowship?

I am looking forward to learning more about problem breakdown and solution planning with innovative approaches, using knowledge and skills that I will gain from mentors and the fellows as well.

What do you think other people can learn from you?

I have an experience in youth engagement and mobilization, and as well as project development.

My most important insight on how change happens is:

Change happens with consistent interventions, bringing out change in behavior. Change may come in any form and shape, but down the line, change can only happen if there is an recognition from the members of the community that there is some need for change, and working together towards that aspired change.

Jay-Ar Gallos

Philippine Red Cross

Pronouns: He/Him

What are you most looking forward to in this fellowship?

I’m excited to have a meaningful discussions and conversations with my co-FutureFellow participants. Also, it’s thrilling to think that I will be meeting some new friends. Other than that, I’m looking forward to learn from the mentors and the Solferino Academy things that I can share to my fellow volunteers here in the Philippines.

What do you think other people can learn from you?

I am passionate about child protection and other issues surrounding it. So maybe my co-participants and other people can get quite a few from me about this. They can also learn from me more on our youth network here in our country.

My most important insight on how change happens is:

Process of change varies from one to another. We can’t compare the phase him/her taking to the one we are experiencing. We can only share with one another the practices we did to overcome those. Events/sessions like these will help us how we can effectively deal with change and maximize its potential. Either positive or even negative change, the process through that will always teach us something.

Madlyn Sharkah

Sierra Leone Red Cross Society

Pronouns: She/Her

What are you most looking forward to in this fellowship?

Curiously looking forward to learning and gaining new experiences and insight from fellow Red Crossers. I would like to improve my knowledge on their digital experience and how I can improve the experience in my National Society.

What do you think other people can learn from you?

I’m self-motivated; that’s something people can learn from. no matter the circumstances, I keep pushing. Importantly, people can learn from me networking skills, and creating compelling stories for advertorials.

My most important insight on how change happens is:

Change is inevitable. we can either change for good or worse depending on our actions and thought process. we must understand that change is a necessity for personal as well as organizational development. First understand the driving force for change, create a plan or detailed strategy, communicate with your team and prepare together for potential road blocks. Essentially also, develop the skills needed for a successful change.

Finnah Hawa Tarawallie

Sierra Leone Red Cross Society

Pronouns: She/Her

What are you most looking forward to in this fellowship?

I am looking forward to learn from the experience to be part of the Fellows and learn from colleages of different National Societies who will be fortunate to be part of the Fellows. I’m also looking towards learning more on the transformation journey as outlined in strategy 2030. I also look forward in learning more useful innovation, convening new thinking and dialogue on complex contemporary and future challenges in driving towards transformational change in my National Society. Last but not least, to participate in a hopefully life long learning process.

What do you think other people can learn from you?

I’m convinced others can learn from my leadership skills and motivational inspiration. I’m also talented in skills development like converting waste materials into a useful material. I am knowledgeable in interior designing and have the ability in team learning process. I can easily adapt to circumstances and change.

My most important insight on how change happens is:

Change is a gradual process that occurs in a life time provided the individual is ready to accept his or her fault and work towards positive decisions. Change can always start from within before taking it to congregation. One needs to mold his or her character in other to win the mind set of others.

Joel Strijder

Suriname Red Cross

Pronouns: He/Him

What are you most looking forward to in this fellowship?

Learn more about the International Red Cross Red Crescent Movement and learn from other peers from different countries.

What do you think other people can learn from you?

The diversity we have in Suriname and how this helps us to create a more inclusive society.

My most important insight on how change happens is:

Change is an important component in the more rapidly changing environment our society/world is in. External changes such as climate change, disasters, conflicts, political changes and so on pushes us to be more adaptable in order to survive treaths and changes that impact the existence of humanity. It is therefore important that the National Society needs to be a driving force of change. To be a change driven organization means that the NS need to train its staff and volunteers on most recent approaches and techniques that can strengthen their response to support governments, most vulnerable and other participants in society. This should be part of the NS policy and streamlining those in all her activities ensuring that it is understandable, practical and useful in the work context. Also lessons learned and best practices need to be shared with fellow NS from other countries. Change should be driven by strong leaders, especially servant leaders in this case, that are up to date with the current developments and know how to distillate the most important ingredients that are needed for the change in the organization. These most important ingredients need to be communicated well to all levels in the organization in a timely manner. Change need to be well prepared, organized, communicated and well maintained through evaluation in order to positively impact the organization.

Elin Bjerhem

Swedish Red Cross

Pronouns: She/Her

What are you most looking forward to in this fellowship?

To learn from the other Future Fellows!

What do you think other people can learn from you?

I think other people can learn about what motivates people to be volunteers, how we can work to create attractive volunteer assignments and how the adequate support can be provided.

My most important insight on how change happens is:

That motivation and understanding are very important.

Eya Sta

Tunisian Red Crescent

Pronouns: She/Her

What are you most looking forward to in this fellowship?

I am looking for learning from everyone, for having new experience in order to make real impact and change in my National Society. Also, to meet new dreamers and exchange with them .

What do you think other people can learn from you?

I am a highly optimistic person who believes in the power of “TEAM”, which means: “Together Everyone Achieves More”. So, I can help spreading that energy to others so that they find their ways to build complementary, creative, solidar teams, and discover new tools to boost their creativity and productivity.

My most important insight on how change happens is:

Change is the result of an idea and an action. I believe it happens when we work on pressing on the button of changing minds, enlarge our vision, and analyse what happened and what is coming next. We have as a result a continuous shifting of all processus and actions.

Onyayowun Paul

Uganda Red Cross Society

Pronouns: He/Him

What are you most looking forward to in this fellowship?

Establishing networks and coalitions.

What do you think other people can learn from you?

Organization and presentation skills.

My most important insight on how change happens is:

Change begins with me! I am the Change I want to see!

Julius Egolet

Uganda Red Cross Society

Pronouns: He/Him

What are you most looking forward to in this fellowship?

I am looking forward to learn from my collegues and staff from other National Societies with relation to the crisis that their respective countries are facing.

What do you think other people can learn from you?

My life experiences and lessons, and how i have turned frustrating experiences into opportunities.

My most important insight on how change happens is:

Change in the community happens through advocacy into policy issues, intergrating issue at hand in the day to day life and influencing community action.

Asiimwe Gwendolin

Uganda Red Cross Society

Pronouns: She/Her

What are you most looking forward to in this fellowship?

I am looking forward to meeting and working with inspirational people (Future Fellows) from different National Societies and I am looking forward to working and learning more about leadership, diversity and inclusion.

What do you think other people can learn from you?

Practicing inclusive leadership, decision making, being humble and accountable and promoting a positive change for humanity.

My most important insight on how change happens is:

Change is an act or process through which something becomes different. Change begins with how and when societies interact with others. Creating a good long-term roadmap can change a community positively. For a positive change, societies should promote social justice and inclusive, racial tolerance, sustainable goals, empowerment and growth.

Cosmas Sakala

Zambia Red Cross Society

Pronouns: He/Him

What are you most looking forward to in this fellowship?

Professional interaction, enhance problem solving, and leadership skills.

What do you think other people can learn from you?

Swiftness, determination, and proactive cooperation.

My most important insight on how change happens is:

Desire for improvement and achievement.

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