Since 2003, the Foundation’s flagship Sauvé Scholars Program and Jeanne Sauvé Public Leadership Program have engaged 150 young leaders from 50 countries. This global network of emerging leaders represents a wealth of passion, talent, and impact on the world. Meet our community of Sauvé Fellows here!

Gioel Gioacchino

  • Program Year: 2012-13
  • Interest(s) / Expertise:
  • project management, social entrepreneurship, sustainable development, youth empowerment
  • Profession(s):

    Social entrepreneur, Youth Advocate, Researcher

  • Country of Origin: Italy
Guy Milongo

Guy Milongo

  • Program Year: 2012-13
  • Interest(s) / Expertise:
  • activism, children's rights, poverty, street youth
  • Profession(s):

    Social entrepreneur

  • Country of Origin: Democratic Republic of Congo

Handy Acosta Cuellar

  • Program Year: 2012-13
  • Interest(s) / Expertise:
  • environment, environmental advocacy, youth participation
  • Profession(s):

    Environmentalist, Youth leader

  • Country of Origin: CubaUnited States of America

Jonathan Sas

  • Program Year: 2012-13
  • Interest(s) / Expertise:
  • collaborative digital media, policy, political leadership, politics, writing
  • Profession(s):

    Journalist, Advocate

  • Country of Origin: Canada

Mame Diarra Bousso Ndiaye

  • Program Year: 2012-13
  • Interest(s) / Expertise:
  • empowerment of women, international development, social entrepreneurship, social justice
  • Profession(s):

    Activist, Social entrepreneur

  • Country of Origin: Senegal

Najme Kishani Farahani

  • Program Year: 2012-13
  • Interest(s) / Expertise:
  • conflict resolution, democracy, education, NGOs, peacebuilding, refugees, systems thinking
  • Profession(s):

    Education Specialist, Researcher

  • Country of Origin: Iran

Oluwatosin (Tosin) Omole

  • Program Year: 2012-13
  • Interest(s) / Expertise:
  • community development, maternal health, public healthcare
  • Profession(s):

    Medical Doctor, Health Policy Advisor

  • Country of Origin: Nigeria

Tairah Firdous

  • Program Year: 2012-13
  • Interest(s) / Expertise:
  • documentary filmmaking, film, human rights, journalism
  • Profession(s):

    Journalist, Filmmaker, Human Rights Advocate

  • Country of Origin: Kashmir (India)

Thinh Nguyen

  • Program Year: 2012-13
  • Interest(s) / Expertise:
  • community outreach, education, food security, health
  • Profession(s):

    Human rights advocate

  • Country of Origin: Vietnam