Nashiba Nakabira
Nashiba Nakabira | |
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| Born | Uganda |
| Education | Makerere University (MA, Peace and Conflict Studies) Kyambogo University (BA, Social Sciences) |
| Occupations | Peacebuilding practitioner, Youth development professional |
| Years active | c. 2018–present |
| Employer | Sisters for Peace Initiative (SPI) |
| Organization | Sisters for Peace Initiative (SPI) |
| Known for | Peacebuilding, youth and women empowerment, preventing violent extremism |
| Notable work | Community-based peacebuilding programs in Uganda |
| Title | Head of Programs |
Nashiba Nakabira is a Ugandan peacebuilding practitioner and youth development professional. She is known for her work in youth empowerment, gender mainstreaming, and community-based approaches to preventing violent extremism.[1]
Early life and education
Nakabira holds a Master of Arts in Peace and Conflict Studies from Makerere University and a Bachelor of Arts in Social Sciences from Kyambogo University. Her academic work has focused on issues related to peacebuilding, governance, and social development.[1][2]
Career
She is serving as the African Union Youth Ambassador for Peace (AYAP) for the East African region.[1] She is a co-founder of the Sisters for Peace Initiative (SPI), a women-led non-profit organization focused on peacebuilding and preventing violent extremism. She serves as Head of Programs at SPI, where she oversees program implementation and organizational activities.[2]
See also
References
- 1 2 3 Kodjo, Tchioffo. "Youth for Peace (Y4P) Africa Programme - African Union - Peace and Security Department". African Union,Peace and Security Department. Retrieved 2026-03-26.
- 1 2 "About – Sisters for Peace Initiative". Retrieved 2026-03-26.