Get Engaged Alumni Speaker: Living Your Values–Leading a Youth-Driven Non-Profit with Purpose
Saturday, September 14, 2024
Online Event
9:00 am – 10:00 am EDT/GMT-4
9 AM New York l 3 PM Vienna9:00 am – 10:00 am EDT/GMT-4
This workshop, led by distinguished 2024 Get Engaged Alumna Nafira Nayeem Ahmad, explores the fundamental values that guide successful non-profit leadership, with an emphasis on equality, anti-discrimination, and breaking societal taboos. Participants will learn how young leaders can inspire their teams, foster inclusivity, and drive impactful change while remaining aligned with their core principles.
Nafira Nayeem Ahmad is a sophomore at BRAC University pursuing a double major in Media & Cultural Studies and English Literature. As the Founder and President of Amplitude, a youth-driven non-profit organization, she leads efforts in Bangladesh to dismantle societal taboos and eradicate discrimination through sustainable education and diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives. Her advocacy work includes collaborating with schools and government bodies to incorporate sex education, mental health awareness, menstrual hygiene, and cultural diversity into curricula. Her leadership has earned her global recognition, including the prestigious Legacy Award from HRH Prince William (2024) and the Diana Award (2022). Ahmad is a UN Millennium Fellow and an OSUN Global Engagement Fellow.
For more information, call 845-758-6822.
Time: 9:00 am – 10:00 am EDT/GMT-4
Location: Online Event