Joanne Imbogo

Experience

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  Potterhouse school

  Sept 2022 - Jun 2023

  Student Welfare Captain

  As the student welfare captain, I addressed issues that made an impact on the wellbeing of the students. These involved issues like bullying, conflict between students, disagreements between students and teachers as well as planning solutions to the challenges that students were facing. Furthermore, i worked alongside the rest of the student council to plan events for the school such as assemblies and a valentine's day event.

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  Potterhouse school

  Oct 2023 - now

  As School President, I played a key role in bridging communication between students, teachers, and the school management. In this role, I developed skills in project management, time management, public speaking, empathy, and teamwork. Key accomplishments include:Improved Student Services: Led efforts to enhance the quality and variety of school meals, ensuring students’ needs were better addressed.Upgraded Sports Facilities: Advocated for improvements to the school’s basketball court, securing better equipment and maintenance for students.Organized Major Events: Spearheaded the successful planning and execution of Potterhouse’s Got Talent and Valentine’s Day events, providing students with a platform to showcase their talents.Boosted Extracurricular Involvement: Encouraged higher participation in clubs and extracurricular activities for older students (Key Stages 4 and 5), helping them engage beyond academics.Advocated for Student Council Restructuring : Advocated for a more efficient and responsive student council that better addressed students’ concerns.Launched Mentorship events : Initiated Girl Talk and Boy Talk sessions, giving students a safe space to learn from teachers about essential life skills as they navigate the challenges of teenagehood.Strengthened School Spirit: Promoted more engaging and meaningful house assemblies, improving student participation and sense of community. Encouraged “house spirit” in events such as sports day and swimming galas.Maintained Discipline and School Facilities: Ensured the student council actively supported the school’s discipline policies and worked on practical improvements, like getting broken doors fixed. Show less

  • GC Community Action Project Team Lead

    Oct 2024 - now

  • Student Council President

    Oct 2023 - Oct 2024
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  The Bloom Africa

  Mar 2024 - now

  Global Ambassador

  The Girl In Bloom global ambassadors program is an 8 month long leadership training program that supports girls in identifying and implementing social impact projects that address social challenges within their communities.As part of this leadership training program, I launched the Menstrual Equity Initiative to address period poverty. We raised 38,400 KSH (298 USD), supporting 13 girls with reusable sanitary towels and hygiene essentials. The initiative also educated 14 boys on menstruation to create a more supportive environment for girls. Show less

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  The SPRING Group

  Apr 2024 - now

  Chapter Director

  The Student Political Research Initiative for New Governance (SPRING) Group is a student-led political science team, assembling policy briefs and state-specific memorandums about pressing issues of domestic and international significance.

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  U-Report by UNICEF

  Aug 2024 - now

  Contributing Writer - Voices Of Youth
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  Projectimani

  Aug 2024 - now

  Founder

  Project Imani is a youth-led initiative dedicated to empowering young people from marginalized communities by providing them with the tools and platforms needed to drive meaningful change. Our mission is to harness the energy, creativity, and potential of youth to address critical social issues and promote positive transformation in their communities.This year, Project Imani is focusing on two major campaigns: eradicating period poverty and increasing civic education and engagement.Menstrual Equity Initiative: Aligned with SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-Being) and SDG 5 (Gender Equality), this initiative aims to combat period poverty by providing essential menstrual health resources and education. Our first event, held on the 20th of August 2024 at Jilca Academy in Kakamega County, successfully educated 13 girls and 14 boys (ages 10-16) on menstruation, its management, and the effects of period poverty. For girls, we covered topics on menstrual health management, while boys were taught about menstruation, the importance of supporting girls, and dispelling common myths.We leveraged partnerships with Huru International, WASH United, The Bloom Africa and Jilca Academy. In total, we raised $298 (38,600 KSH) to support the facilitation of this initiative.C Starts With U (CSWU) Initiative: Aligned with SDG 16 (Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions), this civic education campaign empowers young people with the knowledge of their civic rights and responsibilities. By engaging youth in discussions around governance and democracy, we aim to create informed voters who can demand better governance and development-driven leadership. So far, the initiative has impacted 10 young people, and we are actively working to enhance and expand the program’s reach.I lead a team of 20 dedicated volunteers who assist in administrative tasks, ensuring the smooth execution of our initiatives. Show less

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  The Journal for Youth Voice

  Aug 2024 - now

  Contributing Writer and Editor

  At the Journal Of The Youth Voice, I serve as a contributing writer, particularly focusing on the economy, local politics and the impact of global affairs on the local economy. I also serve on the editorial team and help in refining other writers articles based on the theme that I am allocated.

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  Roots of Renewal

  Aug 2024 - now

  Global Ambassador