Speaker Bio
Jemima is a dynamic economics and management student and the coordinator of the U-Report Lubumbashi community, which she has led since its inception in 2021. Under her leadership, the community has grown to over 500 active members and inspired the creation of similar groups in Kipushi, Kambove and Likasi, empowering young people to amplify their voices and drive change in their communities. In 2022, Jemima started a girls' club to promote self-expression among young women. In 2023, she established seven sub-communities to extend U-Report's reach across Lubumbashi. In 2024, she led environmental awareness campaigns that reached 20,000 school children and over 200,000 households nationwide. As a Web Fact Checker since 2022, Jemima actively combats over 100 pieces of disinformation on social media, further cementing her commitment to young people’s rights and environmental protection. Her tireless efforts have made her a key advocate for positive change and a role model in her community.