"In the service of youth since 1949"
Executive Committee Members
PRESIDENT
Hon. Datuk Seri Utama Ir. Idris Haron
is of Malaysian nationality. He holds a Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering (University of Texas); Honorary Doctorate in Engineering Management (Melaka Technical University) and Honorary Doctorate in Youth Development (LimKokWing University of Creative Technology). He acquired the National Highest Award for Youth Personality and Figure.
Currently, he is the State Legislative Assemblyman of Melaka, Malaysia. He was the Chief Minister of Melaka in Malaysia, the Deputy Minister of the Ministry of Higher Education of Malaysia, the Chairman of the Youth Bureau of Malay and Islam World (DMDI), the Director of the 4B Youth Movement Cooperative Berhad and the President of Melaka State Youth Council. Besides greatly acknowledged in Malaysia, he has been recognised internationally; to mention some of his achievements including his appointment as the Head of Delegation of the Young Parliamentarians Forum for East Asia and Latin American Cooperation, and Malaysian Students Spokesperson in Japan.
World Assembly of Youth
World Youth Complex,
Lebuh Ayer Keroh,
Ayer Keroh, 75450
Melaka,
Malaysia
idris@way.org.my; idrisharonn11@yahoo.com
Tel: +6-062322711 / 2321871
Fax: +6-062327271
Mobile: +6-019 6553817
VICE PRESIDENTS
Mr. Hussein Abdullah Mohammed Al-Ahmed
is a Yemen nationality. He was a member of the Yemen Students Federation in Kuwait, a member of the National Committee of Youth and Students, a member of the National Preparatory Committee for the XV Festival of Youth and Students of the Democratic Republic of Algeria, and a Founder of the Future Youth Movement.
Currently, he is an Executive Committee Member of the Yemen Youth General Union, a Member of the Alhbaisheh Sons Association Social Charity, a Member of the Yemen German Friendship Association, a Member of the National Dialogue Conference in Yemen and a Member of the Arab Youth Council for Integrated Development in Egypt. Through his capacity, he has been showing his great support and contribution towards all matters pertaining to women’s rights, rights of the child, the sustainability of the environment and many others.
Yemen Youth General Union
PO Box 19364,
Sana’a,
Yemen
hussein@way.org.my, hussein_alahmed@yahoo.com
www.shababalyemen.net
Tel: +967-1214211
Mobile: +967-733322233
Fax: +967-1214212
Mr. Mohammed M. M. Suliman
was born in Tripoli, Libya. He completed his Bachelors Degree in Political Science at Al-Fata University in Tripoli, Libya. He has been a youth activist and advocate since 2004.
He is currently the Vice President of the World Assembly of Youth (WAY), the Secretary General of the Arab Youth Union (AYU), and the International Relations Officer of the National Organisation of Libyan Youth (NOLY). For the past 15 years, he has organised and attended various local, regional, and international events around the world. Through his capacity he has provided great support towards youth development and leadership in the region and internationally.
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National Organisation of Libyan Youth
Al – Noflieen,
Near Al-Okhoah Clinic,
Tripoli,
Libya
alwane@way.org.my, alwane@yahoo.com
Tel: +218-213408791 / 94
Mobile: +218-912125630
Fax: +218-213408791
Mr. Munkhbat Ayush
is of Mongolian nationality and has Masters Degree on Business Administration from the Academy of Management, Government Agency of Mongolia; Bachelors Degree in Applied Mathematics from the School of Computer and Mathematics, National University of Mongolia; and attended Private Partnership International Training USA (IP3).
Munkhbat is the President and CEO of Mongolian Youth Federation, the peak youth representative organisation in Mongolia. Being active in public affairs and policy, he has served as Senior Advisor to the Labor Minister of Mongolia, and on boards of several public and private organisations such as Mongolian National Broadcasting Television and the University of Science and technology. In his early career, he has worked as a Secretary-General and a President of the Student Congress Club and Student Union in the National University of Mongolia. Besides, he also worked as a Project Specialist in the Mongolian Social Democratic Party and Mongolian Scout Union; a Vice-Chairman in the Information Communications Technology and Post Authority; as well as a CEO and Co-Founder of “E-Mongolia” LLC.
Mongolian Youth Federation
Mongolian Youth Federation Headquarter,
Baga toiruu42,
UB-14191, Sukhbaatar district,
Ulaanbaatar 14191,
Mongolia
munkhbat@way.org.my, a.munkhbat@gmail.com
www.myf.mn
Tel: +976-11321814 / 2643
Mobile: +976-88113333
Fax: +976-11322046
Mr. Preye Jerome Ketebu-Brown
was born in Port Harcourt, Nigeria to a Nigerian (Ijaw) Mother and an African-American Father. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Accountancy and has further academic interests in Human Resource Development, International Relations, and Natural Resource Governance.
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He has practiced Youth Programming and Leadership since 2002 at Communal, State, and National levels. He is passionate about exemplary youth leadership and mentoring. He stands for the concept of good youth governance for sustainability of youth development organisations. He likes reading about historical and contemporary global phenomenon. He loves the adventure of the Wild Life and the natural environment. He believes youth creativity and Agriculture can better lead today’s youth to self-sustenance.
National Youth Council of Nigeria
Federal Ministry of Youth Development, NSM,
Department, Fed. Section,
Abuja,
Nigeria
preye@way.org.my, preye_ketebu@yahoo.com
www.nyc.org.ng
Tel: +234-8097378394
Mobile: +234-8036700373
Mr. Louis Sibanda
is of Botswana nationality and holds a Bachelor of Arts, Social Sciences in Economics and Public Administration and currently pursuing MSc Procurement, Logistics and Supply Chain Management. He started his career as a freelance reporter in 2004 and was then employed as a full time journalist by Echo Newspaper in 2006. He later rose through the ranks to the position of Business News Editor before being appointed as an Advertising and Promotions Manager in 2007.
In 2010, he was a Business Development Manager, responsible for facilitating all facets of multi-level public relations, marketing, and advertising management. One of his recent notable achievements is being appointed as a Special Advisor to the International Youth Federation. He also received numerous accolades for exceptional public relations and marketing success including collateral, advertisements and videos. Currently, he is the Executive Committee Chairperson of Botswana National Youth Council.
Botswana National Youth Council
Private Bag Bo 108,
Gaborone,
Botswana
louis@way.org.my, sibandalb@yahoo.com
www.bnyc.org.bw
Tel: +267-3939735
Mobile: +276-71328255
Fax: +276-3180898
Executive Committee
Mr. Sesun Jee
is of Korean nationality and received his Master Degree from the International School for NGOs, Kyung Hee University in Seoul, Republic of Korea. He is currently working for the National Council of Youth Organisation in Korea (NCYOK) as the Director General.
He is an expert in Civil Society Development in the developing countries and his interested main area is on the Law Institution Improvement and Youth Education in developing countries. With eagerness to foster young people, he participated in various fields of civil movement of Korea, such as the Civil Board Member for the Development of Commitment for the Presidential Election Pledge as well as the Advisory Board Member in the International Youth Cooperation and Exchange Division of the Korean Ministry of Culture and Tourism. Moreover, he also holds the post of the Vice President of the Asian Youth Council (AYC).
National Council for Youth Organisations in Korea
801, Bangwha-dong, Gangseo-gu,
Seoul 157-856
Republic of Korea
jee@way.org.my, sesunj@hanmail.net
www.koreayouth.net
Tel: +82-226670562
Mobile: +82-1079991192
Fax: +82-226670295
Ms. Blagica Petrova
is of Macedonian nationality and completed her Bachelor Degree in International Trade at the Faculty of Economics, Ss. Cyril and Methodius University - Skopje in 2012. During her studies, she was involved in journalism as journalist and editor of the student magazine "IZLEZ" and projects of the "Way Out" Student Organisation, where eventually she took over the leading role and became the Executive director of that organisation.
Two years after completing her Bachelor Degree, she got involved in the work of the National Youth Council of North Macedonia as an Assistant Secretary General. Meanwhile, she took part in many civic initiatives and youth projects as a volunteer, coordinator, administrative worker, editor, journalist, and activist. Her interests include non-formal education, human rights, women's rights and LGBT rights, social justice, youth work.
National Youth Council of Macedonia
bul. Partizanski Odredi, 47/3-15,
1000, Skopje,
North Macedonia
blagica@way.org.my, blagica.nmsm@gmail.com
www.nms.org.mk
Tel: +389-78350531
Mobile: +389-77943575
Ms. Simone Phillip
is of Trinibagoian (Trinidad and Tobago) nationality and holds a Bachelors Degree of Science in Agribusiness Management. She is currently pursuing a Master Degree of Science in Marketing and Agribusiness.
She is presently the Executive Secretary of the Trinidad Youth Council (TYC), which is situated at 7th Avenue Barataria, Trinidad. In the post of Executive Secretary, she is responsible for the administrative duties of the organisation. In addition, she also assists in the membership and mobilisation of district members through team building exercises, organizational skills, and media relations.
Trinidad Youth Council
c/o Malick Youth and Vocational Center
7th Avenue Barataria,
Trinidad and Tobago
West Indies
simone@way.org.my, simonephilip@gmail.com
Tel: +1-868-6866095
Mobile: +1-868-6866095
Mr. Muesee Kazapua
is of Namibian nationality. He holds a National Diploma in Youth Development (Namibia), Certificate in Strategic Management (Namibia), and a Certificate Result Oriented Management in Public Service. He is currently studying Management Development Programme, Diploma in Local Government and a certificate in Local Government. Besides, he also attained a Certificate of Appreciation from the National Youth Expo, Certificate of the Service Common Wealth Youth Programme Regional Center for Africa, Certificate of the Common Wealth Youth Exchange Council, Certificate of Completion Training for the Youth Leaders of African Countries, and participated in the UNESCO Youth forum in Paris, France.
He was a full time Volunteer and later on, a Board Member of the National Youth Council of Namibia, a Regional Youth Caucus Member Representative of Namibia for the Common Wealth Youth Programme Centre for Africa, the Deputy Mayor of the City of Windhoek and an Interim Committee Member of the ECOSOCC, African Union. Currently, he is the Chairperson of the Standing Committee in the City of Windhoek.
National Youth Council of Namibia
P.O. Box 62562
Soweto,
Namibia
kazapua@way.org.my, kazapua_za@yahoo.com
www.youthcouncil-namibia.org
Tel: +264-61248218/9
Mobile: +264-811471140/+264-811404487
Fax: +264-61248322
Mr. Belmami Abdel Jalel
is of Moroccon nationality and holds Bachelor Degree in Economics. He speaks Arabic, French, and English. He was elected on the 3rd of November 2014 as the Secretary General of the Youth Workers of Morocco.
Besides his position as Secretary General of the Youth Workers of Morocco, he is also a branch manager of the Multinational Society. Through his capability as the Secretary General, Mr. Belmami has been actively involving and contributing in youth activities and events for the betterment of young people worldwide and society in general.
Youth Workers of Morocco
232 Street FAR,
Casablanca,
Morocco
belmami@way.org.my, jalal.belmami@gmail.com
www.umt.ma
Tel: +212-225300118
Mobile: +212-662168408
Fax: +212-225307854
Ms. Leyla Israfilova
is of Azerbaijan nationality and lives in Baku. She holds a Bachelor Degree in Azerbaijan University of Languages. Leyla began her career in the International Relations Department at the National Assembly of Youth Organisations of the Republic of Azerbaijan two years ago.
She is presently the International Relations Officer at the National Assembly of Youth Organisations of the Republic of Azerbaijan and is responsible for coordination of international programmes and events. She has organized and attended various local, regional, and international events around the world.
National Assembly of Youth Organisation of Republic of Azerbaijan
Suleyman Rustam Street, 15H,
AZ 1014 Baku City,
Azerbaijan
leyla@way.org.my, Leyla.israfilova89@gmail.com
www.nayora.az
Tel: +994-124411631
Mobile: +994-51451141
Fax: +994-124411631
Mr. Moestapa Maknum Radja
is of Indonesian nationality. He is currently an Executive Committee Member of the World Assembly of Youth and the Deputy Secretary General for the International Relationship of Indonesian National Youth Council. He has finished her study from Tadulako University in the Central Sulawesi, Indonesia. In 1989, he has participated in the Youth Exchange Program between Indonesia and Canada organised by Canada World Youth in Toronto.
Besides, he was also a project leader in the Canada World Youth from 1993 to 1994 in Montreal. In 1996, he was a National Representative of Indonesian Delegation for the International Youth Conference and International Youth Village in Japan. Later on, in 2008 to 2011, he was then appointed as the Deputy President of Indonesia National Youth Council. Through his capacity and experiences, he specializes on the environment related matters and climate change programs.
Indonesia National Youth Committee
Luar Batang II, No. 17 , RT 03/01,
Kel / Kec. Penjaringan,
Jakarta Utara,
Indonesia
mustafa@way.org.my, radja.mustafa@yahoo.com
www.knpi.org
Tel: +62-0215484289
Mobile: +62-8128760901/817888116
Fax: +62-0215301876
Secretary General
Ms. Ediola Pashollari
is of Albanian nationality and holds a Masters in Business Administration (UK), a Masters of Arts in Political Science (UK) and also a Bachelors Degree in LLB (UK). She is presently the Secretary General of the World Assembly of Youth (WAY) headquartered in Melaka, Malaysia.
Through her capacity as the Secretary General of World Assembly of Youth (WAY), and the Director of the World Youth Institute (WYI), she coordinates regional and international activities and events on youth related issues. She is the main representative of WAY at the United Nations, intergovernmental platforms, ministries responsible for youth, non-governmental organisations, and other insitutions. She consults on youth related policies and strategies, and also coordinates humanitarian and relief programmes around the world.
World Assembly of Youth
World Youth Complex,
Lebuh Ayer Keroh,
Ayer Keroh, Melaka, 75450
Malaysia
ediola@way.org.my
www.way.org.my
Tel: +606-2322711 / 2321871
Mobile: +6012-9147050
Fax: +606-2327271