About us

Youth Combating NTDs is a global community of young people who are fighting to end Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs). This youth-focused and led initiative, is designed to mainstream the participation of young people within the NTD community across all its activities.  Youth Combating NTDs is an initiative of Uniting to Combat NTDs and Future Africa Forum.

Vision and values

Our vision is to live in a world free of NTDs

Our mission is to build an effective global community of youth who are fighting NTDs, by equipping and strengthening young advocates and leaders with the resources that amplify their voices and influence in innovating and shaping policies that will end NTDs in their communities.

Values

  • Accountability
  • Collaboration
  • Effectiveness
  • Efficiency
  • Participation
  • Respect
  • Support

Board Members

Noella Bigirimana (Chair)

Rwanda

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Matt Hughsam

Canada

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Dr. Neneh Sallah

Gambia

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Enow Awah Georges Stevens

Cameroon

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Dr. Kikiope Oluwarore

Nigeria

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Nilesh Jambhekar

USA/India

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Jona Claire Turalde

Phillipines

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Dr. Joachim Mabula

Tanzania

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Shomy Hasan Chowdhury

Bangladesh

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Geoffrey Otieno

Kenya

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Lucy Fagan

United Kingdom

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Alistair Shingirai Mukondiwa

Zimbabwe

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Mary-Jean Nleya

Botswana

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Partners

Implementing Partner

Funding Partner