Date: May 13, 2023 (Saturday)
Time: 11 AM GMT (Click here to see the corresponding time in your region)
Theme: Role of Youth in Family and Society
Translation: Korean, Japanese, French, Spanish
Young professionals around the world are playing an active role in creating and promoting peace by making their voices heard for positive change, coexistence, and harmony. Young people are the builders of the future of their countries and the world. In this webinar, WFWPI would like to focus on the role of youth in the family and society in enhancing and contributing to the culture of the community and society. Panelists will share best practice success stories and decision-making processes that have effectively tackled huge crises in various areas of life's responsibility.
Speakers
Currently living in Jerusalem, Israel, originally from Prague, the Czech Republic. In 2016, Mrs. Victoire Ben Zvi graduated from the Lycée Francais de Prague (French High School in Prague). After her experience in hospitality, she started her Bachelor's studies at the Institute of Hospitality Management in Prague, she graduated with Grade A in 2021. During her studies, she took the responsibility as President of the International Association of Youth and Students for Peace Czech Republic and organized Character Education and service projects with youth. In 2021 she moved to Israel, where she joined her husband’s family business: You Need Coffee, a roasting house in the center of Jerusalem. From December 2022 she has been managing one of the shops.
Ms. Verocia Kaimba Chiluba was born in Lusaka Zambia, last born in a family of 12. She completed high school in Geneva, Switzerland, and wrote her GCSE and A-Levels in England. She has a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and a Masters in International Relations from the Central China Normal University in Wuhan, China. Although she is still in her infancy as a working professional, she has had an interesting educational set of experiences. She is trilingual in English, French, and Chinese and has worked as a professional female football player, for the Zambian women’s U23 national team, whilst teaching primary school part–time. She has worked as a translator for an Import and Export Company, in Abantu.
Manufacturing Firm, and currently works as a young female Diplomat. She has not yet had a long and illustrious career in any specific field however, experience across the board and the opportunity to Mingle with people from all walks of life has been the greatest experience. As she continues to grow and learn, she will continue to strive to be the best version of herself and a role model for young women across the world.
Meet Mrs. Davinia Marie, a seasoned professional with over 20 years of experience in psychology, spirituality, and personal development. Her journey into these fields began at a young age when she was introduced to meditation, a practice that has remained a fundamental part of her life ever since. Over the years, she has explored various forms of energy healing, such as theta healing, shamanism, and reiki, all of which have helped her deepen her spiritual understanding and enhance her personal growth. Her fascination with the human mind, emotions, and behavior eventually led her to pursue a BSc Honours in Psychology, after which she went on to train in Gestalt psychotherapy. Throughout her career, she has been dedicated to helping people from all walks of life. She has worked as a supervisor for Malta's national helpline, training volunteers in the art of Active Listening and equipping them with the necessary tools, skills, and mindset to assist callers seeking help on a wide range of serious issues. Her passion for helping others led her to her current role as an Internet Safety Officer, which covers various roles including Safer Internet Centre Officer, Helpline officer, and Hotline Analyst, where she works tirelessly to create a safer online environment for everyone, with a special focus on protecting children online. She believes that everyone deserves to live a fulfilling life and strives to empower people to take control of their own well-being. Now, she is embarking on her life's calling as a life coach. Drawing upon her years of experience and training, she is dedicated to helping individuals overcome personal challenges and find practical ways to transform their lives for the better. With her unique combination of psychology, spirituality, and personal development, she is equipped to guide her clients on their journey towards living their best lives. In her free time, she enjoys meditating, following courses on personal and spiritual development, playing video games, and spending quality time with her two children and loving husband. She believes in leading by example and is committed to living a life of purpose, passion, and positivity. If you're ready to take control of your life and unlock your full potential, she is here to serve you as a coach, healer, and cheerleader to guide you every step of the way.
Mrs. Gebre-Michel is an Ethiopian based in Ghana. She emerges from a humanitarian, development, gender, peace, and security background. A registered Social Worker, and an executive member of the Ghana Association of National Social Workers as well. She is also the Founder/Director of the SHEE-Humanitarian Foundation for Protection-Empowerment of Women and Children and a Capacity-Building organization.
Her interest in serving humanity was generated by her nature and nurture. Moreover, working in the humanitarian, development, gender, peace, and security sectors birthed from her exceptionally youthful teenage days from sharing a wall with OXFAM (an org. that fights inequality to end poverty and injustice) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia where she comes from. She told herself that this is where she would need to end up working. She effectively fostered that interest by working with the most vulnerable individuals who are in need of protection and assistance including refugees in NGOs, CBO the UnitedNations, and a few other organizations for a few decades with a greater part of it serving with UNHCR in various capacities including Emergency Response, Care and Maintenance, and Durable Solutions phases. She holds BA in Social Work with Psychology, MA in Gender, Peace, and Security. She also holds several diplomas including Community Development and Adult, Youth, and Child Development and Education.
Moderator
Ms. Laya Alqassas, Jordan