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Global Learning Forum 2-6 February 2026

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  • Vietnam

Thi Hoai Nhi Doan

  • Partner / external expert

Thi Hoai Nhi Doan

Type of participant:
Location:
  • Vietnam, Da Nang
Organisation:
  • Da Nang City Department of Health, CCHCA
Job title:
  • Deputy Director

Role in the programme:

Deputy Director of the Program Management Unit

I hope to learn or explore at GLF

Best practices and models that promote the meaningful participation of children and adolescents in local decision-making processes.

What I can share or contribute

Share best practices under the Child Friendly Cities Initiative in Da Nang City.
Out of sight but not out of mind with family as I work far from home and only come home on the weekend.
  • United Kingdom

Tom Bowe

  • HCA Global Team

Tom Bowe

Type of participant:
Location:
  • UK, London
Organisation:
  • Ecorys
Job title:
  • Research Manager

Role in the programme:

MEL and Advocacy Officer

I hope to learn or explore at GLF

As I have just joined the HCA-II programme I am looking forward to meeting members of the team from all over the world and learning more about the brilliant work projects are doing.

What I can share or contribute

Information on MEL and advocacy work, as well as enthusiasm to start working on the programme!
I have played football with Sergio Aguero.
  • India

Vishnu Pathak

  • Country project team

Vishnu Pathak

Type of participant:
Location:
  • India
Organisation:
  • Magic Bus India Foundation, SVHPS
Job title:
  • Project Manager

Role in the programme:

I oversee the planning, implementation, and monitoring of programme activities.

I hope to learn or explore at GLF

How different countries integrate community voices, particularly adolescents and youth, into urban design. Interested in collaborative knowledge exchange and mutual learning.

What I can share or contribute

I can share my experience in adolescent mobilisation, public space assessments, and programme coordination.
No matter how busy I am, I always make time to play with my one-year-old daughter. She doesn’t speak yet, but I can talk to her for hours.
  • India

Waseem Iqbal

  • Country project team

Waseem Iqbal

Type of participant:
Location:
  • India, Indore
Organisation:
  • AAS Foundation Indore, ACT Indore
Job title:
  • Executive Director

Role in the programme:

Strategic Planning, Programme Design, Partnerships

I hope to learn or explore at GLF

I hope to explore innovative youth-led climate action projects and learn practical ideas demonstrated by changemakers. I’d also love to spend time with like-minded people to share, learn from each other, and grow collaboratively.

What I can share or contribute

As an organisation, we have experimented with empowering adolescents and youth to take community-level ownership, and I can share key learnings from those experiences. I can also contribute insights from Indore’s journey as India’s cleanest city, highlighting how community participation and ownership drive sustainable climate and youth action.
I’m a creative person who notices patterns everywhere, but I have a poor memory for names.
  • Ecuador

Wendy Rubí Tacuri Arias

  • Youth representative / peer educator

Wendy Rubí Tacuri Arias

Type of participant:
Location:
  • Ecuador, Riobamba
Organisation:
  • LAB-XXI, ATV
Job title:
  • College student

Role in the programme:

Core group member

I hope to learn or explore at GLF

I hope to connect with everyone and broaden my perspective on the challenges and trends each person experiences.

What I can share or contribute

I can share my experiences with joy, conveying the same energy and emotion.
I love all kinds of sweets.
  • Ghana

Wiado Justice Kodzo

  • Youth representative / peer educator

Wiado Justice Kodzo

Type of participant:
Location:
  • Ghana, Sunyani
Organisation:
  • Global Media Foundation, RCA
Job title:
  • Adolescent Member of Parliament

Role in the programme:

Advocacy and journalism

I hope to learn or explore at GLF

I hope to learn effective youth leadership strategies, global best practices, and ways to make a positive impact in my community.

What I can share or contribute

I can contribute my experience in youth leadership offering perspectives on engaging and empowering young people.
I’m calm, and I love movies and music.