{"id":1562,"date":"2023-10-18T20:00:51","date_gmt":"2023-10-18T18:00:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/youth4mpas.com\/?page_id=1562"},"modified":"2023-11-06T16:47:46","modified_gmt":"2023-11-06T14:47:46","slug":"home","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/youth4mpas.com\/","title":{"rendered":"Welcome to Youth4MPAs"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"Youth4MPAs_Logo-07\"\n\t\t

About<\/h4>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t

Event Calendar<\/h4>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t

Meet The Team<\/h4>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t

Conversations for Change<\/h4>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"Maziwe\n\t\t

Maziwe 30×30<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"AfricanYouthSummit_Logo-08\"\n\t\t

African Youth Summit<\/h4>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJoin the Youth4MPAs network\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n

\n\t\tYouth4MPAs\n\t<\/h2>\n\t\t

\n\t\t\tWho are we\n\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t

The YOUTH4MPAs comprise a group of African marine enthusiasts from all walks of life, with one common goal – to advocate for the proclamation and expansion of Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) in our oceans.<\/b><\/p>\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJoin the Youth4MPAs network\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\"youth4mpas\n\t\t\t\t\"Youth4MPAs_Logo-07\"\n

\n\t\tYouth4MPAs Mission Statement\n\t<\/h3>\n\t

To capacitate, encourage and educate the general public and youth about ocean health, protection with communities and local indigenous people in mind, while supporting youth voices and building youth capacity and professional and\/or strategic relationships within the African continent and global citizens.<\/p>\n

\n\t\tYouth4MPAs Vision\n\t<\/h3>\n\t

The Youth for Marine Protected Areas thrives on ensuring that South Africa reaches agreements to protect its ocean space. We envision having a sustainable future where marine life and society benefit from the presence of MPAs. We aim to empower South African youth to be advocates of nature conservation in support of the UN Sustainable goals and Post 2020 Global Biodiversity Framework.<\/p>\n

\n\t\tHow can you join the steering committee:\n\t<\/h3>\n\t

To become part of the Youth4MPAs Steering Committee an individual would first need to join the network. All members are eligible to apply to become part of the steering committee, however the committee reserves the right to accept or reject an application.<\/p>\n

There are two pathways to join the committee:<\/p>\n

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  1. You have an idea of what you’d like to contribute to specifically (social media, education, administration, being a spokesperson etc.). If so, reach out to the steering committee with your CV and what you’d like to volunteer to do.\u00a0<\/li>\n
  2. When positions within the steering committee become available, we’ll send out a call to the Youth4MPAs network on the WhatsApp groups and our social media.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    If you are selected, you will be requested to join an interview, after which a collective decision will be made by the committee.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSteering Committee Roles\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n

    \n\t\tMeet The Team\n\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\"kwanele\"\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tClick Here To Read Bio\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tPreview\n\t\t\tmodal-\n\t\t

    \n\t\t\tKwanele Khuzwayo\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSecretary\n\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t

    Qualifications:<\/strong> BSc. Hydrology & Zoology and BSc. (Hons) Zoology at University of ZululandPrevious Occupation:<\/strong> Data Capture Intern at Wildtrust In 2021Currently:<\/strong> Wildlife Management intern at SANBIFavorite conservation quote:<\/strong>“Look deep into nature, and then you will understand everything better”<\/strong><\/em>– Albert Einstein<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\"Matsobane\"\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tClick Here To Read Bio\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tPreview\n\t\t\tmodal-\n\t\t

    \n\t\t\tMatsobane B Malebatja\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSocial Media Coordinator\n\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t

    Qualification:<\/strong> BSC marine biology at University of KwaZulu NatalCurrently:<\/strong> intern at SAIAB
    Youth council member\u00a0@WORLD OCEANS DAY\u00a0Alumni (2022 to 2023)Favorite quote:<\/strong>“The environment is everything that isn’t me”<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\"Shaakira\n\t    \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tClick Here To Read Bio\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tPreview\n\t\t\tmodal-\n\t\t

    \n\t\t\tShaakira Davood\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tTreasurer\n\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t

    Qualification:<\/strong> BSc Environmental Science at the University of Kwa-Zulu Natal, BSc Honors
    Environmental and Geographical Science at the University of Cape TownCurrently:<\/strong> StudentPrevious occupation:<\/strong> Auwol Socio-economic Research Institute- Future Leaders Program (ASRI
    FLP 2022) Fellow
    Black Women In Science (BWIS 2022) FellowFavorite quote:<\/strong>“Even if you never have the chance to see or touch the ocean, the ocean touches you with<\/strong><\/em>
    every breath you take, every drop of water you drink, every bite you consume. Everyone,<\/strong><\/em>
    everywhere is inextricably connected to and utterly dependent upon the existence of the<\/strong><\/em>
    sea.” -Dr. Sylvia Earle<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\"DIANDRA\n\t    \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tClick Here To Read Bio\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tPreview\n\t\t\tmodal-\n\t\t

    \n\t\t\tDiandra Naidoo\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tGraphic Designer\n\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t

    Qualifications:<\/strong> BSc. Marine Biology, BSc. (Hons) Biological Sciences and MSc. Biology at the
    University of KwaZulu-Natal.Previous Occupation:<\/strong> Conservation Planning Intern at EKZNW.Currently:<\/strong> Research Assistant at SAAMBR-ORI.Favorite Conservation Quote: <\/strong>“If there is magic on this planet, it is contained in water.”- Loren<\/strong><\/em>
    Eiseley<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\"Andile\n\t    \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tClick Here To Read Bio\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tPreview\n\t\t\tmodal-\n\t\t

    \n\t\t\tAndile Gambushe\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tChairperson\n\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t

    Qualifications:<\/strong> BSc. Marine Biology and BSc.(Hons) Marine Biology at University of Kwa-Zulu-NatalPrevious Occupation:<\/strong> Marine Ecology intern at CSIRCurrently:<\/strong> Conservation Scientist intern at SANParksFavourite conservation quote:<\/strong>“The greatest danger to our planet is the belief that someone else<\/strong><\/em>
    will save it”- Robert Swan<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\"Lindo\"\n\t    \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tClick Here To Read Bio\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tPreview\n\t\t\tmodal-\n\t\t

    \n\t\t\tLindokuhle Xulu\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tEducation Team\n\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t

    Qualifications:<\/strong> BSc. Geography and Environmental Management, University of Kwa-Zulu NatalPrevious Occupation:<\/strong> Intern Environmental Educator (Groen Sebenza), WESSA (Education Centres)Currently:<\/strong> Residential Intern Teacher, Hilton CollegeFavourite conservation quote: <\/strong>“Look deep into nature, and then you will understand everything<\/strong><\/em>
    better.” – Albert Einstein<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\"sthembile\"\n\t    \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tClick Here To Read Bio\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tPreview\n\t\t\tmodal-\n\t\t

    \n\t\t\tSthembile Dlamini\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tEducation Team\n\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t

    Qualifications:<\/strong> BSc in Marine Biology and BSc in Marine Biology (Honours) at University of Kwa-Zulu NatalOccupation:<\/strong> Research Assistant for a UKZN and UCT project CollaborationFavourite quote:<\/strong>“We know that when we protect our oceans, we are protecting our future”<\/strong><\/em>
    – President Clinton<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\"xoli\n\t    \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tClick Here To Read Bio\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tPreview\n\t\t\tmodal-\n\t\t

    \n\t\t\tXoli Miyakazi\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSpokesperson\n\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t

    Qualifications:<\/strong> BSc.(Hons) Marine Biology at University of Kwa-Zulu NatalCurrently:<\/strong> MSc. Marine Biology candidate at University of Kwa-Zulu NatalFavourite quote:<\/strong>“No water, no life. No blue, no green.” ~ Sylvia Earl<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\"Sabriyah1\"\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tClick Here To Read Bio\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tPreview\n\t\t\tmodal-\n\t\t

    \n\t\t\tSabriyah Madhi\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tVice spokesperson & event coordinator\n\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t

    Qualifications:<\/strong> BS. HON biological sciences University of KwaZulu NatalFavourite quote:<\/strong>“We need to respect and care for our oceans like our Lives depended on it.<\/strong><\/em>
    Because they do.” ~ Sylvia Earle<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\"samantha\n\t    \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tClick Here To Read Bio\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tPreview\n\t\t\tmodal-\n\t\t

    \n\t\t\tSamantha Chetty\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tEducation coordinator\n\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t

    Qualification:<\/strong> MSc. Environmental SciencePrevious occupation:<\/strong> Intern at the Institute of Natural ResourcesFavourite quote:<\/strong>“Look deep into nature, and then you will understand everything better” –<\/strong><\/em>
    Albert Einstein<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\t\t\n

    \n\t\tAfrican Youth Summit 2021\n\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAYS 2021 Launch Video\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n

    \n\t\tThe 2021 African Youth Summit Objectives were to:\n\t<\/h3>\n\t\t
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    • \n\t\t\t\t
      Mobilise the African Youth, allowing them to take ownership of the global 30×30 agenda, and to unpack this initiative from an African perspective.<\/h5>\n\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t
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      Build capacity, learning and knowledge sharing for the youth across the African continent.<\/h5>\n\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t
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      Provide a platform for youth to engage with various stakeholders, by facilitating a number of discussion sessions.<\/h5>\n\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t
    • \n\t\t\t\t
      Foster a consortium of young environmentally conscious leaders across the African continent. <\/h5>\n\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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