Executives

Melvine founded People Empowering People (PEP) Africa, a youth-led organization established now in over 45 African countries. He has a remarkable 25-year active dedication to community service and social development. His journey has taken him from Cameroon to across the globe, where he has spearheaded research initiatives and crafted many innovative youth models (MENSTRUAL, SAWA, Little-Drop, LEAF, GHoA, FREEDOM, No Palava, RESPECT, KIDSPLAY, dance4life initiative, to name a few). These initiatives have set a new standard for not only transforming the lives of over 126,000 individuals in Africa but also youth engagement in social development on a global scale. At the heart of Melvine’s work is his unstoppable commitment to amplifying youth’s voices and engaging them in the UN flagship initiatives. His dedication to inspiring, educating, activating, and celebrating their achievement as driving forces behind positive social change for a brighter future is a beacon of hope and inspiration for all who believe in the power of youth. he speaks five languages, highlighting his leadership, influence on social development, and ability to navigate diverse cultural settings and communications. Melvine’s impressive track record extends to advocacy for youth inclusion and meaningful engagement in global social and development policy formulation to enhance development effectiveness. He has provided exemplary leadership that can be felt in numerous networks and professional work services, including his church; St Faustina Catholic Church, Restless Peace Coalition, All-Southwest NGOs, Ocean Echos, NOHRA, UN-SAG, Global WASH and Shelter Cluster, Africa54, CHS Alliance, Climate Justice, Coalition, America Red Cross, Plasticnothanks, YDP-Network, Boys-Scout, etc. His footprint has left an indelible mark, and Melvine’s contributions extend beyond borders. He has actively participated in international conferences alongside NGOCSocD, CSW, ECOSOC, UNAIDS, UNFCCC, IAS, UNEP, etc. Melvine actively seeks new partnerships and opportunities with development stakeholders to expand his initiative (PEP Africa’s reach) to all 54 African countries. His vision for this expansion demonstrates his unwavering commitment to driving positive change and impacting the social development ecosystem—this exciting opportunity for collaboration to inspire potential partners