2-Day Virtual Workshop on Leadership & Peacebuilding
Date
21st-22nd May. 2025
Location
Zoom
Summary
Over two impactful days, the Ominya Initiative hosted a virtual workshop that equipped 152 youth participants, including persons with disabilities, with transformational leadership and peacebuilding skills.
Key Focus Areas
•Values-driven & empathetic leadership
•Community mediation & grassroots peace strategies
•Youth roles in UNSCR 2250 implementation
•Conflict transformation & inclusive dialogue
Why It Mattered
•Fostered a network of young peace advocates
•Promoted inclusive participation and mentorship
•Addressed real-world leadership and peace challenges
•Highlighted accessibility needs for future programs
Impact
•152 total participants (Day 1: 81 | Day 2: 71)
•Engaging Q&A with 20+ active participants
•Issued certificates & introduced a post-training mentorship
Track
•Strengthened youth capacity to lead local development efforts