TIH calls for skills imparting at UN youth forum

BY STEVE EPHRAEM

KESIYA Ramazani (pictured above right), a founding member and life coach of Transformation Innovation Hub (TIH) in Tongogara Refugee Settlement, Zimbabwe recently represented her organisation at the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) Youth Forum at the United Nations Headquarters in New York. The forum, which took place from April 15-17, 2025, brought together young leaders from around the world to discuss pressing global issues and develop solutions.

As a speaker in the session on SDG 8, Ramazani highlighted the importance of equipping young people, especially refugee girls and women, with essential skills like digital literacy, creativity, and collaboration.

“I urge investment in young refugee leaders, addressing these challenges to unlock our potential. Empowering girls and women, the most vulnerable individuals is particularly crucial in refugees settings. Initiatives should prioritise engaging the girl child in leadership and providing opportunities for growth, creating a brighter future for all,”she said.

Her presence at the UN Headquarters was a testament to TIH’s commitment to creating positive change in the lives of refugee youth in Zimbabwe.

Ramazani was also invited to the Ministerial Breakfast on the work of the United Nations Youth Office, where she met with 150 participants, including ministers, youth delegates, and young leaders. This platform provided her with an opportunity to share TIH’s work and vision with a global audience.

Kesiya is an Advisory Board Member at TIH who provides strategic counsel to the management team on ground, enhancing in decision-making and technological integration within the organization during quarterly meetings via zoom calls. 

She also imparts skills to groom young leaders on ground in order to move the organisation forward.