A refugee journey does not end with resettlement. In many ways, it opens another chapter of responsibility. We are proud of our co-founder, Adelaide Nifasha, who was recently in Washington, D.C., from 8 to 10 June 2026, where she joined other refugee and asylum-seeker leaders to share lived experiences and speak about issues affecting displaced communities. Before her resettlement to the United States, Adelaide was part of building @RCCA_Youth from Tongogara Refugee Settlement in Zimbabwe. Her leadership contributed to our work in climate action and environmental protection and gender equity. Seeing her continue this work after resettlement reminds us that refugees carry leadership with them. Displacement does not take away ability. For many, it builds courage, purpose and a deeper sense of service. For @RCCA_Youth, Adelaide’s story means a lot. It shows that refugee-led work can begin in a settlement, grow through community action and continue across borders. When refugees are given space to lead, they speak from experience and help open doors for others still waiting for safety, dignity and opportunity. We celebrate Adelaide’s growth, her voice and her continued commitment to the communities she comes from and the communities she now serves.

Young leaders from around the world have convened at the ECOSOC Youth Forum 2026 at the United Nations Headquarters in New York City under the theme “Innovate, Unite, and Transform: Youth Shaping the Road to 2030.” @RCCA_Youth is proud to be represented by its Co-founder, Adelaide Nifasha, bringing the voices and solutions of displaced communities to the global stage. Adelaide will be presenting at the side event “Link, Learn, Localise: Working with and for Young People to Advace Self-reliant in Force Displacement contexts. @RCCA_Youth continues to lead community-led climate adaptation and resilience, ensuring refugee youth are empowered as leaders driving sustainable, locally led solutions. #ECOSOCYouth #ClimateAdaptation #RefugeeVoices #YouthLeadership #GlobalGoals