Introducing the

ICFP 2025 Youth Trailblazer Award Winners

The ICFP 2025 Youth Trailblazer Award aims to amplify and highlight the voices of young leaders (aged 18-35) from around the world in the family planning and sexual and reproductive health and rights (SHRH) field through active planning and participation in the International Conference on Family Planning (ICFP), taking place 3–6 November 2025 in Bogotá, Colombia.

Meet the Trailblazers

40

Award Winners

Afi Delali Dorcas ESSILIVI
Anslyne Arthur
ATCHOKOUE ROMULUS AMOUR GBOTA
Ayesha Amin
Bercy Esther Eunice PASSI
Bisrat Dessalegn
Chioma Favour Uzoma
Cinamon Nyagaka
Cromwell Cruz
Dabri Ohanu
Daniel Prieto
Devyani Chaturvedi
Fabien Maxime BIVINA MVONDO
Gabriela Kassandra Saavedra Cruz
Gisela Foz
Gumisiriza Oscar
HERINOMENA TENDRY RAMPARAOELINA
Lynn Abu Turk
Manisha Thapa
Margo Franz
Marie Cynthia AHAMADAH
MATEENAH ODOI
Mwinyihija Juma Jokolo
Nadirah Babji
Neira Budiono
Ornella Priscilla HUNDEGLAH
Patoinsamba Nafissatou SORE
Prajwal Subedi
Precious Chidozie Azubuike
Prisca Kunsida
Rita Puri
Rosa Maria Tuesta Arroyo
Rumana Jahan
Sanjina Gupta
Sila Shahid
Susan Sabano
Tahani Zaidi
Tumelo Musole
Valentina Wiñay Wara Quispe Isnado
Zenabou Djamilatou Fadila SAWADOGO

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Countries of Citizenship
Bangladesh
Benin
Bolivia
Brazil
Burkina Faso
Cameroon
Central African Republic
Colombia
Ethiopia
Ghana
Haïti
India
Indonesia
Kenya
Lebanon
Madagascar
Malawi
Malaysia
Nepal
Nigeria
Pakistan
Perú
Philippines
Tanzania
Togo
Uganda
United States
Zambia

3

Languages Represented

English (EN)
French (FR)
Spanish (ES)

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Learn more about the inspiring 40 winners of the ICFP 2025 Youth Trailblazer Award selected from over 550 applicants around the world.

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Hear From the ICFP Youth Trailblazers

Watch submission videos from all 40 of the ICFP 2025 Youth Trailblazer Award winners where they share their excitement and expectations for ICFP. Awardees discuss how their specific skills and interests make an impact in the SRHR field—and beyond!

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"As a content creator, at ICFP 2025, I envision a robust discourse on adolescent and youth sexual and reproductive health and rights (AYSRHR) that priorities inclusivity, comprehensive education, and accessible services."

Mwinyihija Juma Jokolo
Content Creator, Young and Alive Initiative

"At Tabu.id, I have led the development of innovative, evidence-based sexual and reproductive health (SRH) content, engaging over 140,000 followers and reaching 6.8 million young people annually."

Neira Budiono
Co-founder, Tabu.id

"En tant que facilitatrice expérimentée, je suis déterminée à animer des ateliers interactifs et inclusifs qui favoriseront des échanges de connaissances et d'expériences enrichissants pour tous les participants. "

Zenabou Djamilatou Fadila SAWADOGO
Présidente, Association GENDER IMPACT

"Como mujer Aymara, mi principal objetivo al asistir a la ICFP es ser la voz de las comunidades indígenas latinoamericanas y poner sobre la mesa la conversación sobre las necesidades, acciones y soluciones a los desafíos en materia de DSR (Derechos Sexuales y Reproductivos) que enfrentan nuestros pueblos, especialmente las juventudes."

Valentina Wiñay Wara Quispe Isnado
Directora General, Soy Warmi

"At ICFP 2025, I am looking forward to opportunities where my skills find the right audience and platforms, where I can utilize my decade long experience of working with adolescents and youth."

Sanjina Gupta
Founder and CEO, Rangeen Khidki Foundation

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A Conversation with Reproductive Health Supplies Coalition (RHSC) Director Martyn Smith

A Conversation with Reproductive Health Supplies Coalition (RHSC) Director Martyn Smith

What I uncovered while reporting from the Reproductive Health Supplies Coalition Annual Meeting in Accra, Ghana.

What I uncovered while reporting from the Reproductive Health Supplies Coalition Annual Meeting in Accra, Ghana.

How Young People Can Get Involved in Advocacy and Accountability: Interview with Amos Mwales

How Young People Can Get Involved in Advocacy and Accountability: Interview with Amos Mwales

Increasing Young People’s Awareness of the Supply Chain Field: Interview with Mary Arubuola

Increasing Young People’s Awareness of the Supply Chain Field: Interview with Mary Arubuola

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