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Overseas Countries and Territories Youth Network alumni (2022-2023)

Aruba

Tracy van der Biezen, member of the OCT Youth Network
Tracy van der Biezen

Age: 25

'Advocating for migrant and refugee rights'

Leonardo Figaroa, member of the OCT Youth Network
Leonardo Figaroa

Age: 21

'Empowering and shaping youth leaders'

Shantal Martis, member of the OCT Youth Network
Shantal Martis

Age: 24

'Passionate about social justice and inclusivity'

Alexandra Ulacio - Member of the OCT Youth Network
Alexandra Ulacio

Age: 22

'Passionate about the environment and a sustainable lifestyle'

Bonaire

Michelin Padmore, member of the OCT Youth Network
Michélin Padmore

Age: 28

'I am curious about the economic growth/changes of the Caribbean in the future'

OCT Youth Network member Mitchell de Palm
Mitchell de Palm

Age: 29

'Passionate about international collaboration, sustainable development and devoted to fighting for social justice'

Curaçao

Dayna-Marie Abdoelrahman, member of the OCT Youth Network
Dayna-Marie Abdoelrahman

Age: 25

'Passionately advocating and committed to fight juvenile delinquency'

Richantely Anita, member of the OCT Youth Network
Richantely Anita

Age: 23

'Passionate about human rights'

Chelsy Gomez Hernandez, member of the OCT Youth Network
Chelsy Gomez Hernandez

Age: 26

'Passionate about the defence of human rights, in particular women's rights and LGBTQ+ rights; committed to fighting climate change and fostering sustainable development'

Savannah Schuurbiers, member of the OCT Youth Network
Savannah Schuurbiers

Age: 23

'Committed advocate for global social justice, inclusive civic spaces and evidence-based policymaking'

French Polynesia

Kahalanie Haapa, member of the OCT Youth Network
Kahalanie Haapa

Age: 24

'Aspiring to reduce the rate of teen pregnancies'

Greenland

Niini Malu Hansen, member of the OCT Youth Network
Niini Malu Hansen

Age: 28

'Passionate about cultural exchange and public health'

Naja Theresia Hoeg, member of the OCT Youth Network
Naja-Theresia Høegh

Age: 22

'Passionate about developing the rights of indigenous people'

New Caledonia

Ilona Mayerau-Lonné, member of the OCT Youth Network
Ilona Mayerau-Lonné

Age: 20

'Passionate about international relations and security'

Maiwenn Moreau, member of the OCT Youth Network
Maïwenn Moreau

Age: 21

'Engaged for public health'

Shirlie Tom, member of the OCT Youth Network
Shirley Tom

Age: 22

'Engaged in human relations with the aim of contributing to the influence of my country'

Ihno Wathiepel, member of the OCT Youth Network
Ihno Wathiepel

Age: 28

Saba

Veronica Zaegers, member of the OCT Youth Network
Veronica Zaegers

Age: 24

'To promote protection, rights and the welfare of children'

St Pierre and Miquelon

Emma Poirier, member of the OCT Youth Network
Emma Poirier

Age: 24

'Committed to be a part of a big change'

Sint Maarten

Yasmine Essed, member of the OCT Youth Network
Yasmine Essed

Age: 22

'A heart for humanitarianism and social development'

Rodman James, member of the OCT Youth Network
Rodman James

Age: 25

'Passionate about entrepreneurship and economic development in emerging markets'

Keisha Rousseau, member of the OCT Youth Network
Keïsha Rousseau

Age: 21

'Dedicated to spreading awareness of the importance for education and equality'

Wallis and Futuna

Annaelle Falemaa, member of the OCT Youth Network
Annaelle Falemaa

Age: 23

'The fight against the monopoly and the economic stakes of tourism'

Nefa Lemo, member of the OCT Youth Network
Nefa Lemo

Age: 22

'Devoted to my islands, I am committed to representing them and making progress in the fight against global warming'

Victoria Talalua, member of the OCT Youth Network
Victoria Talalua

Age: 25

'Passionate about travel, discovery and cultural exchange'