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Global Learning Forum 2-6 February 2026

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  • Colombia

Lina López

  • Country project team

Lina López

Type of participant:
Location:
  • Colombia, Bogotá
Organisation:
  • Despacio, VMC II
Job title:
  • Executive Director

Role in the programme:

Technical support

I hope to learn or explore at GLF

Experience from other cities about the sustainability phase and the outcomes achievement.

What I can share or contribute

Challenges and barriers to youth participation from vulnerable communities. Consortium coordination to deliver the project.
I cycle to work every day in Bogotá, and I love cooking to relax.
  • Senegal

Ly Salamata

  • Partner / external expert

Ly Salamata

Type of participant:
Location:
  • Senegal, Pikine
Organisation:
  • City Hall of Pikine, FPF II
Job title:
  • Coordinator, Partnership Unit for Decentralised Cooperation and Territorial Economic Development

Role in the programme:

Focal Point for the City of Pikine

I hope to learn or explore at GLF

To explore innovative approaches to sustainable territorial development and strengthen international partnerships for the City of Pikine.

What I can share or contribute

I can share the experience of the City of Pikine’s Youth Climate Fund programme, which enabled young people to become key actors in the fight against climate change. This experience strengthened youth leadership, civic engagement, and social and environmental impact.
As a lawyer, I can’t help defending rights – even in conversations with friends.
  • Senegal

Maguette Gaye

  • Country project team

Maguette Gaye

Type of participant:
Location:
  • Senegal
Organisation:
  • RESOPOPDEV, FPF II
Job title:
  • Fort Pour le Futur

Role in the programme:

Project manager

I hope to learn or explore at GLF

I would like to explore the good practices of other projects that have been appreciated by young people.

What I can share or contribute

Share our implementation methods tailored to the context of Senegal.
I always manage to make people laugh to break the ice.
  • Senegal

Maguette Thiandoume

  • Country project team

Maguette Thiandoume

Type of participant:
Location:
  • Senegal
Organisation:
  • RESOPOPDEV, MPMP
Job title:
  • Executive Director

Role in the programme:

Project Director (Quality Control)

I hope to learn or explore at GLF

I hope to learn how multisectoral partnerships and participatory governance can drive sustainable mental health outcomes for adolescents, and how these models can be adapted to the West African urban context.

What I can share or contribute

I can share how digital platforms and youth-led media are used to amplify adolescent voices, support mental health awareness, and influence local decision-making processes.
I believe sports, culture, and radio can be as powerful as policies – and I use all three in my work with young people.
  • Senegal

Mamadou Badiane

  • Country project team

Mamadou Badiane

Type of participant:
Location:
  • Senegal, Tambacounda
Organisation:
  • Commune of Tamba, MPMP
Job title:
  • Chief of Staff to the Mayor

Role in the programme:

Programme focal point at the municipal level.

I hope to learn or explore at GLF

Experience of other communes within the HCA projects.

What I can share or contribute

Our experience in managing and supporting motorcycle taxi drivers, known as Jakartamen. Establishment of a Municipal Children’s Council. Integration of mental health issues into the Commune’s Local Development Plan (PDC)
  • Senegal

Mamadou Diallo

  • Youth representative / peer educator

Mamadou Diallo

Type of participant:
Location:
  • Senegal, Tambacounda
Organisation:
  • RESOPOPDEV, MPMP
Job title:
  • Entrepreneur

Role in the programme:

I am a member of the Youth Core Group, a network of young people committed to promoting and defending mental health in Senegal.

I hope to learn or explore at GLF

Make new discoveries in the field of mental health and personal development.

What I can share or contribute

Improving mental health training for young people.
  • Senegal

Mamadou Diaw

  • HCA Global Team

Mamadou Diaw

Type of participant:
Location:
  • Senegal, Dakar
Organisation:
  • Ecorys
Job title:
  • In-Country Manager

Role in the programme:

Manage Senegal HCA projects

I hope to learn or explore at GLF

To learn how other projects assess outcomes and derive learnings.

What I can share or contribute

My lessons learned from managing HCA projects.
I studied in 5 different countries!
  • Senegal

Mamadou Drame

  • Country project team

Mamadou Drame

Type of participant:
Location:
Organisation:
  • RESOPOPDEV, MPMP
Job title:
  • Chef de projet

Role in the programme:

Responsible for the implementation of the HCA II project in the municipality of Tambacounda.

I hope to learn or explore at GLF

I would like to learn more about what is being done in other partner countries within the framework of projects and programmes supported by the Botnar Foundation and Ecorys, such as the HCA II project.

What I can share or contribute

I would like to share the experience from the NACD phase and from the implementation in the municipality of Tambacounda.
I rarely take time to rest.
  • Senegal

Mame Bassine BA

  • Youth representative / peer educator

Mame Bassine BA

Type of participant:
Location:
  • Senegal
Organisation:
  • Nutrition International, FPF II
Job title:
  • Peer Educator/ Student

Role in the programme:

My role as a peer educator is that of an individual trained to pass on knowledge and skills to peers, generally within the same age group or a similar social group. This role is crucial because it is based on mutual trust and understanding, enabling more effective communication and a positive impact on young people’s behaviour.

I hope to learn or explore at GLF

Learn best practices from other young people. Understand the aspirations of young people.

What I can share or contribute

My role in the project. Our approaches to peer education.