Phil Eke-okocha

With a dynamic background spanning grassroots activism to global advocacy, Phil is a passionate advocate for sustainable development and peacebuilding. As a Project Lead at U.N. Sustainable Development Solutions Youth and Founder/Director of Adesso Development Initiative, he spearheads initiatives empowering youth and fostering inclusive societies. His work, spanning continents from Nigeria to Italy, Nepal, and the United States, reflects a commitment to driving positive change. Holding a Master's degree in Conflict Management and Humanitarian Action, he blends practical experience with academic insight. As a member of international organizations like the Rondine International Peace Lab and the Environmental Peacebuilding Association, he amplifies youth voices for global peace and sustainability.

As a passionate advocate for sustainable development, I have had the opportunity to work on various international projects with a focus on advancing education, conflict resolution, and community engagement. Currently, as a Project Lead at the UN Sustainable Development Solutions Youth, I am responsible for designing and implementing sustainable development education programs and managing a network of volunteers and fellows across 180 cities. I have also worked as a Graduate Research Assistant at Salisbury University, assisting in planning and developing the university's core network function for sustainable development education.

In my previous roles, I have been involved in various projects related to sustainable development, conflict resolution, and community engagement. As an Evaluator at Oxfam Novib, I conducted interviews among youths, start-ups, and SMEs across Nigeria to evaluate a project's progress. As a Project Assistant at the Institute of Crisis Management Studies (ICMS) Nepal, I advised on the implementation of the ICMS program portfolio in South Asia and managed two Erasmus projects. I also worked as a Project Intern at Oxfam Italy, providing support to institutions in designing training programs and monitoring and reporting.

My experience as a Mediator at Fraternita Dei Laci has allowed me to develop my communication and negotiation skills and provided me with cultural mediation experience. Additionally, my work as a Fellow at Rondine Citadella Della Pace involved handling partnerships, conducting resource development, providing training and education, and conducting peace-building programming with an international cohort.

I am constantly seeking new opportunities to make a positive impact on sustainable development and look forward to contributing to new projects in the future.

Salisbury University

Master's degree, Conflict Analysis and Dispute Resolution Aug 2022 - May 2024

Grade: 4.0

Università di Siena

Master's degree, Conflict Management and Humanitarian Action

2019 - 2020

Grade: 105/110

Alex Ekwueme Federal University Ndufu-Alike Ikwo (AE-FUNAI)

Bachelor's degree, Economics and Development Studies