Bertha Odawa

A polyglot, literature and film enthusiast who is passionate about policy and development, climate change and human rights.

[Coalition for Sustainable Development @SDGsKenyaForum]

The incredible energy & enthusiasm of the Fellows on Day 3 was contagious! We built their capacity to be proficient on 🇰🇪engagement at the UN & the contribution of the UN in promoting #GlobalGoals in 🇰🇪 @AUNYD_2023 @alive_in_time @EugineSteph #youthvoicesforAfrica #AUNYDKe

[Adelle Onyango @ADELLEO]

We’re often desperate to belong
to spaces, people, groups, outside of ourselves. I think what’s powerful is finally belonging to yourself.

[Coalition for Sustainable Development @SDGsKenyaForum]

For 5 days, Fellows learn about the UN system, UNAs, leadership & Diplomacy as well as be assessed to obtain 2 Africa UN Youth Delegates who will represent 🇰🇪youth at the regional & global levels.@AUNYD_2023 @AdumaWilkister @EugineSteph @alive_in_time #YouthvoicesforAfrica

[Bertha Odawa @alive_in_time]

I am humbled to be a fellow in the 2nd Cohort of the @AUNYD_2023 program, with @SDGsKenyaForum.
This past week I participated in the National Educational Assessment where we were trained on various topics including the UN, Critical Thinking and more.

#AUNYD_2024
#SDGsKe

[Coalition for Sustainable Development @SDGsKenyaForum]

The National Educational Assessment kicked off successfully yesterday with 20 youth fellows contesting for 2 positions as the Kenyan youth representatives to be trained for youth diplomacy to the #UNGA in Newyork #youthdiplomacy #aunyd2024 #aunydKe @aunyd_2023 #LeaveNoOneBehind

[African UN Youth Delegates (AUNYD) @AUNYD_2023]

Indeed it has been a great week to sharpen youth voices for Africa!

#AUYND2024
#youthrepresentation
#youthvoicesforafrica

[African UN Youth Delegates (AUNYD) @AUNYD_2023]

Day 3: The fellows were made to understand deeply how they can support the UNAs in the country.
Day 4: Fellows understood the works of UN in their country.
Day 5: Fellows were trained on advocacy and developing outreach campaigns.

[African UN Youth Delegates (AUNYD) @AUNYD_2023]

Quick recap on the National Educational Assessment in Kenya that was conducted this week🎊
Day 1: The fellows were given an introduction session on AUNYD program, UNA and had lots of team building sessions.
Day 2: The fellows had a deep understing of how the UN works.

[Bertha Odawa @alive_in_time]

@NyamburaK_ Pile 1

[Bertha Odawa @alive_in_time]

@luzshadowss 🍃

[Bertha Odawa @alive_in_time]

@FAMSA_EA @MuganziDavid @NicolasKioko3 @african_burrito Way to go Sheryl🔥🔥!!

[Bertha Odawa @alive_in_time]

@MupaMMbetsa @LNLawSchool @StacieManani 😂😂😂..legit

[Bertha Odawa @alive_in_time]

@Mbatia_Wachira Thanks..its amazing.

[Bertha Odawa @alive_in_time]

@Ma_rve I totally relate...spend the whole time imagining how to get out before the conductor says something rude...😂😂