AMB. HASSAN RENGOU MFOUAKIE

from eYs Magazine Autum 2021_Edition_12

by eYs Magazine

THE LIFE OF AN EDITOR JASMINA SIDEROVSKI

WORLD YOUTH SUMMIT

AMB. HASSAN RENGOU MFOUAKIE

Founder of World Youth Summit NPC and the Association of African Future Leaders

Interview by Jasmina Siderovski

The Founder of two non-profit organizations called World Youth Summit NPC and the Association of African Future Leaders, Hassan Rengou Mfouakie is an ex-Minister of youth at the State of African Diaspora where he served for a year. He is a Goodwill Ambassador and expert on youth affairs at the Federal Association for the Advancement of Visible Minorities. He is also an International Consultant at the International Organization of Local Governments. Recently nominated Top 50 Global Key influencer 2020 by eYs Magazine. And finally, Amb. Hassan Rengou Mfouakie will be receiving his Honorary Doctorate Degree in Humanitarianism this year from the Global International Advocate Alliance University.

Born in Bangambi, a village in Cameroon on a beautiful windy morning of Thursday 19th August 1993 Mfouakie’s mother always said that his coming to the world was announced by birds. From a royal family of the Bamoun Kingdom, he grew up in Cameroon till the age of 21 when his parents decided to send him abroad to continue his academic journey. Mfouakie studied electrical engineering because his father being an electrician by profession always thought he could find better opportunities in that field. After four years of studying, he decided to pursue and follow what he always loved: communication, humanitarian and community services.

Can you walk us through your journey, mainly finding the motivation to inspire others?

I started my journey by advocating for equality in rural villages in Cameroon. Before I decided to share my knowledge with children of my community by teaching the Islam religion and the Koran in religious schools. It was four years down the line that I co-founded AKAJEM (an organization based in North Cyprus with the aim of training and bringing together young African women in entrepreneurship). From there I founded the Final International Model United Nations, a diplomatic and leadership skills initiative. I then proceeded to establish the Association of African Future Leaders to support the African Union 2063 Agenda.

In the same year, I also founded the World Youth Summit NPC which aim is to become a global champion in the education and employment of youth and women. I was able to host summits and forums around the world which enhanced the skills of young people in entrepreneurship, diplomacy, leadership. The goals of these programs are related to the SDG agenda 2030 of the United Nations.

What are valuable lessons you have learned along the way?

Before answering this question, I asked someone very close to me about it. Since childhood, I always felt like helping people around me as much and as long I could. I always tried to give the best of me or of my services whenever to anyone I meet. I don’t expect anything from the people I support. By doing this I create a huge network filled with people I once helped who will never hesitate to recommend me. Just like Kateryna Kharlamova my partner said, ‘’People give opportunities to people. So, helping once you lose nothing but give everything someone needs at that moment.

Is there any advice you would like to offer anyone else who may be interested to pursue the same path?

It’s never going to be easy down the road. However, as long as you believe in your vision, all difficulties become manageable.

What motivates you to continue being a change-maker, especially during these challenging times?

I continue being a change-maker because I found my purpose: Helping and empowering others to grow and strive. I find peace and happiness in what I do and as a humanitarian, I feel I am not going to be underestimated or downgraded by anyone. Neither will I be obliged to work my whole life for some people who don’t value my efforts.

Can you give us a brief overview of the upcoming Global Reset Forum in May 2021?

On 14-16 May 2021 in Ankara, the youth will be reviewing the SDG agenda 2030 of the UN. The Global Reset Forum is a three-day forum designed to be a platform for youth from across the globe to critically analyze and review the sustainable development goals of the UN agenda 2030. We intent to host travel 190 delegate, dignitaries from all spheres of government and governance, decision-makers, and representatives from the UN. The event will be televised and covered by NTRTV.

Who is your inspiration and why?

God is the one inspiring me. It has been him my whole life. I say that because I am a prayerful person and each time, I get closer to God, I feel like I got new instructions to follow and new ideas to explore. Nothing is planned ahead, it all comes at the right time and I just execute.

What are you plans for the next three years?

By 2024 I would love to have impacted the lives of millions of young people across the globe! To make this possible, my team and I at World Youth Summit NPC and the Association of African Future Leaders are appointing regional directors in all continents. These regional directors will be overseeing the implementation of our programs and will make sure our companies are legally registered and represented to avoid any issues with governments. With the quality of our projects, I believe our aim of empowering youth and women in achieving intellectual independence and financial freedom will be fulfilled.