Hi, I'm a teen girl from Zambia. I'm passionate about raising awareness and creating inclusive spaces for neurodiverse people. I believe that everyone deserves equal opportunities, understanding, and support, no matter how their brain works. Unfortunately in many communities, it is misunderstood as insanity or witchcraft which leads to institutionalization or even death. I want to be part of the change to stop this from happening. I hope to learn more about neurodivergent experiences while also contributing to meaningful change. I'm especially interested in using my skills in research, writing and public speaking to make a positive impact. I also work for the nonprofit Watch Us Grow. Follow me on Instagram and LinkedIn.

My passion for neuroscience began with a conversation in my rural village in Zimbabwe. An elderly woman, who lived alone, woke up with severe pain on one side of her body, unaware she was having a stroke. Nearest clinic was 20 km away. After six hours, she got medical help but the clinic inaccurately called it a 'sign of aging.' This conversation exposed me to the critical gap in emergency response and neurological care in underserved communities. Ever since, I have become interested in how   neurological conditions could be explored in low resource countries like Zimbabwe, and founded youth-led organization, AXIONYX. 

I am excited to learn how to analyse literature to identify research gaps and disparities, while finding ways to help my local community.  I am also excited on the organization’s mentorship and independent research in a more flexible way as I tackle my academic studies and other   extracurricular activities. At Youth for Neurodiversity, I hope to foster empathy and develop skills in neuroscience research in order to reduce the unfortunate situations such as the dear woman had faced.

I am a medical student at Obafemi Awolowo University, Nigeria, with a deep-seated passion for the complexities of the human brain and a career goal of specializing in neurosurgery.  My goal is to bridge the gap between medical science and global advocacy by integrating the social and identity models of neurodiversity into my current teaching and future clinical practice. By connecting with this global community, I hope to help dismantle the stigma surrounding neurological differences in Africa and contribute to a worldwide movement that celebrates the diverse ways the human brain functions.  My journey in medicine is driven by a commitment to advancing neurological health through a lens that is both clinically rigorous and socially inclusive in Nigeria and beyond. I recognize that clinical excellence is incomplete without a profound understanding of neurodiversity and the unique lived experiences of neurodivergent individuals. Currently, I serve as a Curriculum Developer at NeuroAspire, where I design and deliver interactive neuroscience lessons for secondary school students. While I enjoy teaching foundational neuroanatomy, I joined Youth for Neurodiversity to expand my perspective beyond the classroom.

I am a student from Ghana with a growing interest in neuroscience, particularly in how environmental and social factors shape brain development and behavior. Living in a community where challenges such as economic stress and environmental exposure are common has made me curious about how these factors influence cognition, mental health, and long-term neurological outcomes.
I want to join Youth for Neurodiversity because I am interested in understanding and advocating for diverse neurological experiences, especially in underrepresented communities. I believe neurodiversity is not just a scientific concept but also a social and ethical one, requiring awareness, inclusion, and education.
Through this organization, I hope to learn more about neurodivergent conditions, contribute to discussions, and eventually help create awareness initiatives in my community that promote acceptance and support for individuals with different cognitive profiles.

I am a passionate and motivated young person with a strong interest in  youth development, leadership, diplomacy, and creating positive social   impact. I enjoy working with people, learning from diverse perspectives, and  contributing to initiatives that make communities more inclusive.

I joined Youth for Neurodiversity because I believe every young person deserves to be understood, supported, and given equal opportunities to   thrive. I am interested in being part of a community that promotes awareness, inclusion, and advocacy while creating a safe and empowering space for   neurodiverse individuals.