Longwe Mtonga

Experience

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  That Action Cause Reaction Podcast

  Aug 2022 - now

  Founder and Host
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  Children’s News Agency

  Aug 2022 - now

  Junior Reporter

  As a member of the Children’s News Agency in Zambia, I actively contribute to raising awareness and advocating for children's rights and climate change through journalism. I create and disseminate informative and compelling stories that highlight the issues affecting children, conduct interviews, and collaborate with fellow young journalists. My work aims to amplify young voices, promote child rights, and drive positive change within the community.

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  African Union

  Dec 2023 - now

  Regional Advisor

  I am the African Union Regional Advisor for Southern Africa on the AU Child Participation Platform. I advise and work with the African Union Commission on the enhancement of the child participation platform. As the Regional Advisor, I advocate for children's rights, influence policy development, and lead initiatives to enhance inclusion child participation within the African Union. My role involves strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, capacity building and public representation to make sure children's voices are integrated into decision-making processes and their rights are upheld in all spheres. Show less

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  UNICEF

  Feb 2024 - now

  As a young Reporter for UNICEF Zambia, I amplify the voices and stories of children and youth by creating compelling articles and multimedia content. My role involves raising awareness about children's rights, conducting interviews, covering events, and collaborating with UNICEF staff and partners. I participate in trainings to enhance my reporting skills and produce diverse content to engage audiences and promote positive change for children in Zambia.

  • Representative Of Africa : Global Young Leaders Network

    Jun 2024 - now

  • YOUTH REPORTER

    Feb 2024 - now
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  Youth Movement On NDCs

  Jul 2024 - now

  Founder

  As the founder of the youth movement advocating for child and youth - inclusive Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) in Zambia, I am deeply committed to ensuring that young people are not just participants but active decision-makers in climate policy processes. My journey is rooted in empowering the next generation to lead the fight against climate change, champion children's rights, and push for sustainable development. With experience speaking at national forums and collaborating with organizations like UNICEF Zambia, I strive to elevate youth voices in all climate-related dialogues. I believe that today's climate policies will shape our future, and it's our time as young people to be at the forefront of this change. Show less