Abubakar Mbarak Salim
Kenya

Abubakar Mbarak Salim has three years of experience in community development with a focus on youth empowerment and gender equality. Abubakar earned his bachelor’s degree in Marine Engineering and Maritime operations from the Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology with first-class honor. He currently volunteers as the director of the Early Warning and Evaluation Department at the United Nations Youth Association of Kenya (UNYA Kenya). At UNYA Kenya, Abubakar is responsible for providing early warning information and assessing regional youth trends so the organization may catalyze on, and promote cooperation, and action on youth. Upon completion of the Mandela Washington Fellowship, Abubakar plans to continue his work against gender-based violence with a focus on youth inclusion.