Denya is a talented artist from Duhok who speaks three languages and is eager to expand her language skills further. Her passion for art and curiosity brought her to ME-T to learn about office work and enhance her abilities. Denya enjoys combining her artistic talents with writing to craft beautiful pieces of artwork.

Fakhry is an IT student with a passion for art and creativity. His passion has led him to photography and videography. He took an interest in ME-T And saw a lot of commitment from it by showing him various ways and objectives to work on his projects to improve his community and society.

Kajin Hashim lives in Duhok and has graduated from the Department of IT at the University of Zakho. Since then, she has invested her time and effort into volunteer work, particularly in fields such as book reading, environment, and peacebuilding. Due to her interest in books and the promotion of book reading, she has published multiple short analyses of books on social media, and has participated in many programs in the promotion of such things and continuous her journey to this day.

Doaa Tariq Majeed, 25, from Duhok, graduated in agricultural engineering science from UOD. She is interested in supporting individuals who want to create change, whether in their personal lives or within their communities. “It's truly inspiring to see young people embracing these topics and making serious efforts to participate and bring about change in their small communities.” What does she wish to do in the future? She would like to work more in raising awareness about different fields to highlight their importance in societies and work with recognized organizations and bodies to bring about this goal.

Mohammed Shaban, a 25-year-old graduate in Banking Management, is distinguished by his excellent knowledge background and passion for books and educational videos. Joining the ME-T community, he seeks to share knowledge, viewing books as a fundamental tool for skill acquisition. An inspirational civic activist, Mohammed has led successful educational campaigns, distributing supplies to over 1700 students, and initiated initiatives like clothing for orphans and food basket distributions. With impactful writing skills, he actively contributes to social awareness. In his pursuit of a positive impact, Mohammed founded the HBH team, providing concise book summaries and diverse lectures to empower people and promote sustainable learning.

Shayan Shamal Abu Baker from Slemani, Kurdistan Region of Iraq. It is my senior year studying English Language and Literature at the University of Sulaimani, and I am 22 years old. Looking back to the first workshop I attended in the YSP program, I remember thinking I had joined the wrong program – I did not know we would practice journalistic writing! Yet that first workshop sparked my interest in writing in a different field than I was used to. We practiced more and more and received feedback according to our own work. The interactive program allowed me to learn different ways of teaching, make lifelong connections and friendships, and open the door of journalism to me. Looking forward, I feel more confident exploring journalism and seizing the opportunities it offers in transmitting messages – in addition to my field: literature.

My name is Khalat Salih Taha.I am 24 years old and I am from Sulaymaniyah . I'm an Energy and Petroleum Engineer who also has a passion for writing. Over the past couple of years, I've dedicated my time to working with non-profit organizations, primarily focusing on grant writing. Now that I've completed my undergraduate degree in 2021, I've been contemplating the idea of pursuing a master's degree to further enrich my academic career, particularly in the field of energy, and delve into energy research. The ME-T provided the ideal environment. This incredible opportunity will undoubtedly shape my future academic pursuits and make a significant contribution to my personal and professional growth in the field.

My name is ASAN AZAD MASRAF I live in Sulaimani City/Kurdistan Region of Iraq. 42 years old, I am an electrical and ICT engineer, with a Master's degree from a distinguished university in South Korea. Despite my non-journalism background, my participation in this program was transformative. Engaging in workshops and discussions, including valuable interactions with Dr. Thomas Schmidinger, broadened my perspective significantly. This experience also sharpened my ability to decipher articles and read between the lines effectively.

My name is Ahmed Sarbaz Ahmed, I’m a student at the American University in Sulimaniyah, I live in my city of Sulimaniyah, and my academic background is the study of international studies with a minor in Economics and Law, I had the privilege to be chosen to attend YSP which was a very fun experience for me and the hardworking youths that I met during the sessions, it was a very fun experience, and hopefully I can’t wait to see what YSP has to offer, my visions for the future is to be one of the hardworking youths and to see more hardworking youths participating in Politics, Diplomacy, Business, etc…

Sinéad Barry is an MPP Public Policy candidate and works in the peace and security sector for civil and academic organizations. Sinéad has intermittently freelanced as a journalist since 2018, having published more than 180 articles for an international news agency. Sinéad enjoys reading, playing piano, and sporting increasingly impractical hoop earrings in her spare time.