Kectil World Youth Network

Speakers: Christelle Barakat
Host: Ashwathy Venugopal

Description:
In this deeply moving episode, we speak with Christelle Barakat, a youth leader and Kectil Global Board Member from Lebanon, who shares what it truly means to grow up in the shadow of war. From daily life amid conflict and economic crisis to navigating fear, identity, and hope—this conversation goes beyond headlines to reveal the human side of Leb...

In this episode of the Kectil Podcast, we recorded a meaningful conversation with two inspiring youth leaders from the Northwest Region of Cameroon who are actively working within communities affected by the ongoing Anglophone Crisis. Through their personal experiences and professional work, they share insights into how the crisis began, how it continues to shape the lives of young people, and the challenges communities face in are...

Daliya and Darina are one of the youngest KECTIL colleagues of 2026
Daliya Kossanova | Co-Founder & CEO

Daliya serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the KOREM project. As a high school student with a deep-seated passion for technology, she focuses on the intersection of technical innovation and human-centric design. Her leadership is driven by a commitment to creating practical solutions that tangibly improve quali...

Sherry M. Knowles, Founder and Executive Director of the Kectil Program. In this special session, Sherry will share her personal journey to leadership, reflecting on the challenges, lessons, and principles that have shaped her path.

As Kectil leaders, this is a unique opportunity to gain valuable insights on resilience, personal growth, and the impact of strong leadership. This session will offer both inspiration and practic...

In this special group episode of the Kectil World Youth Network Podcast, host Nabila Abbas brings together the top three Kectil Community Project winners—Favour (Nigeria), Fatima (Afghanistan), and Collin (Uganda)—for a powerful shared conversation on youth-led change. From breaking mental health stigma and empowering women in restrictive contexts to fighting child hunger through sustainable school gardens, this episode...

Host: Ashwathy Venugopal

About speaker
Full name: Veronika Konyk
Country: Ukraine

Short bio: Veronika Konyk is a young innovator, leader, and founder of the HealthyHeart AI. She is a Paris Collaborative Global Fellow 2025. She has also been recognized as a winner of international and national competitions. Veronika is a researcher at the New York Academy of Sciences and the Junior Academy of Sciences of Ukraine....

In this episode of the Kectil Youth Network Podcast, host Nabila Abbas sits down with Marie, a 16-year-old high school student from Vanadzor, Armenia, who is already making waves through her community projects and youth advocacy. Together, they explore Marie’s journey into sociology, her initiative “Let’s Talk About It” for teenage girls, and her vision for empowering rural youth in Armenia. Through this hea...

In this gripping episode, we spotlight the ongoing youth-led protests in Kenya, where peaceful demonstrations have been met with brutal force and gunshots—leaving dozens of young people dead and hundreds wounded. Our guest, a youth activist and KECTIL Kenya Chapter leader, joins us to unpack the root causes of the movement, the role of digital resistance, the tragic toll of police violence, and how young Kenyans are turning g...

In this episode, we speak with Khaled Emam, a human rights lawyer from Egypt and the founder of Justice Call. With deep experience in global governance, peacebuilding, and youth empowerment, Khaled shares his journey from local advocacy to advising international institutions. He discusses the challenges facing youth in the MENA region, the importance of democratic institutions, and how young people can drive justice and lasting cha...

Speaker : Artur Koldomasov

In this episode, we sit down with Artur Koldomasov, a Ukrainian political and media analyst, activist, and recipient of the Young Diplomat Award 2023. A graduate of Journalism and Social Communication from the John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin, Artur shares his powerful perspective on the ongoing war in Ukraine, the everyday reality of youth living in conflict, and the geopolitical signifi...

This episode introduces the Male Promise Keeper series with a conversation that defines harmful practices: early marriage, teenage pregnancy, FGM, gender violence, discontinuity from education and femicide. The conversation emphasizes why male involvement is crucial in tackling harmful practices and the role men can play in ending harmful practices against girls and women while diving into understanding masculinity: how traditional...

In this latest episode of the Kectil Youth Network Podcast, we take you to the heart of the Caucasus with an eye-opening conversation on Armenia’s Crossroads of Peace 🌍✨ Join our host, Nabila Abbas, and young Armenian speaker Edvard as they explore Armenia’s stunning landscape, rich culture, and its bold vision for regional stability. With deep-rooted conflicts and unresolved tensions shaping its borders, can Armenia p...

We’re excited to release our latest episode of the Kectil Youth Network Podcast! This time, we explore the crucial topic of gender equality and the fight against Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) in Kenya. Our guest, a passionate young activist, shares her powerful story and insights into the cultural roots of FGM, its impact on girls and women, and the ongoing efforts to eradicate this harmful practice. Tune in to hear about t...

In Part 2 of our podcast series on Lebanon, titled Israel's Bombardment: Lebanon Under Attack, Legal Perspectives on Conflict, Humanitarian Crisis, and the Role of Hezbollah and Hamaswe delve deeper into the current humanitarian crisis with our expert guest, Christelle Barakat. With a strong background in law and conflict studies, Christelle offers insights into the legal aspects of the conflict, the severe humanitarian impacts, an...

Host name : Nabila Abbas 
Speaker name : Sinette abi zeidfrom from Lebanon. 

About the speaker : Sinette is a 17- year- old senior high school student who plans to pursue a higher education in economics, which is driven by her ambition and love for learning. She wants to influence countries with economic policies and believes she has a unique perspective that sets her apart from many.

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