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Sophie Kanza

Co-Founder
Sophie A Kanza Foundation
Country or state 
Canada (Quebec)
Available to 
Global
City 
Montreal
Fee 
Languages 
English,
French
Volunteer
Yes
Timezone 
America/New_York

Personal Details

Bio

Sophie Kanza is a multi-award winning refugee activist and international speaker.

Current position (2)

Co-Founder

Sophie A Kanza Foundation

Volunteer Mobilization Officer - D&I Lead

Crossroads International

Achievements (2)
Peace Con Scholar

Alliance of Peacebuilding, Washington DC

Number 41 South Africa's Most Influential Youth
Degrees (1)
International Relations
University of South Afrrica
2015 to 2019

Presentations

Presentations (2)
Intentional Inclusion

Commerce & Administration Students’ Association at the John Molson School of Business (Concordia University) Diversity & Inclusion event.

York School District - Little Inventors Program

Design Thinking Workshop
e-Advocacy & Innovative Advocacy tools

Past talks (9)
Moderator : Agents of Change in the International Refugee Regime
the 6th Annual Refugee Law Initiative - University of London - Conference: Improving the Global Refugee Regime: From Theory to Practice?
Virtual - Refugee Law Initiative - University of London
June 29, 2022
Equality Matters Conversation: The Future of Volunteering
Crossroads International
Montreal
April 28, 2022
Afrophobia & Youth Migrant Groups in Southern Africa
Breaking Down Borders Africa
Johannesburg, South Africa
Injecting peacebuilding into everyday conversations
PeaceCon
Washington DC, USA
The Plight of Youth Migrants in South Africa
Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) Africa - German Youth Innitiative
Pretoria, South Africa
Master of Ceremonies
Amnesty International Supporters Assembly
Johannesburg, South Africa
Movements by Youth to counter Xenophobic violence
African Youth Development Summit
Johannesburg, South Africa
Plural Plus Alumni Event
United Nations Alliance of Civilizations Plural Plus Awards
New York City, USA
Diversity & Inclusion : Power& Privilege
Crossroads International
Montreal
September 24, 2021
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Books & Articles (1)

https://www.news24.com/citypress/voices/how-can-we-celebrate-africa-day-while-in…

Expertise (15)

Social & Political
Migration Refugees Migration Debates in the European Union and beyond Short Films Youth Leadership Africa cross-cultural dialogue safe spaces Marginalization Black youth mental health Recruiting vs Inviting - Growing Your Volunteer Force Storytelling Diversity and Inclusion Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Clients

Duke University - Duke Exchange Program
York District School Board
Make A Difference Foundation

Awards & certifications (3)

Business Communications
University of South Africa
2015
New Voice Award
Immigration Film Festival
2018
United Nations Alliance of Civilizations Plural + Award
UNAOC
2017
Recommendations
Why choose me? 

Multi-Award Winning Refugee Activist, Speaker & Campaigner

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