Dr. Samundra Gurung is a medical doctor, artist, writer, and plant enthusiast based in Kathmandu. As the founder of Queering Medicine, he is dedicated to advocating for queer health, challenging the insensitivity of the healthcare system toward the queer community. Dr. Gurung seamlessly integrates art and science to demystify complex medical issues, ensuring that healthcare is inclusive and accessible for all.
Mechack has worked as a language trainer at the Ministry of Love to Nation since 2017 and also holds a law degree from Université Notre de Tanganyika (UNDT). He is also the driving force behind the Youth Freedom in Choice project.
Mauricette is a third-year law student at the Université Libre des Pays de Grands Lacs in Goma, and a part-student at the alternative university at the Pole Institute.
Rachel (23) is a graduate in computer engineering from Mapon University in Kindu. She is also the driving force behind the USALAMA NA VIJANA project.
Jean has worked as an actor and film director in Uvira and Fizi since 2011. He's participated in several international festivals, notably the TAFFA 2023 Tanzania Film Festival and Awards and the BAOL FILMS FESTIVAL DU SÉNÉGAL. Jean is also the founder of the VALEUR D'UN CITOYEN project.
Christelle is behind the BOSANGA YA BILENGE project and a student at the Université Catholique La Sapientia in Goma, North Kivu, studying for her second degree in information and communication sciences.
The driving force behind the Tembeza Habari project, Landry is a law student with a passion for literature and an active involvement in various organizations such as the Pole Institut Alternative University, Yolé Afrika and the École de la Paix. He is also a member of the Paul Lomami Tchibamba literary club at the University of Kinshasa and coordinates the Kä Mana reading club in Goma.
A student at the Université Officielle de Bukavu (UOB) in her second year of a degree in Public Health, Angela is also a human rights activist. She is the founder of the Integrity First project.
Magnifique (20) is the founder of the JEUNESSE CONSCIENTE project, and a student in her third year of a degree in legal sciences at the University of Goma.
Pascaline is a slam artist and poet based in Bukavu, South Kivu, and a first-year law student at the Université Officielle de Bukavu (UOB). She runs the innovative SLAM ÉLECTORAL project.