Rachida El Rhdioui

Rachida El Rhdioui, a cosmopolitan individual and a visionary young Amazigh woman, derives joy from empowering individuals to assume an active role in society through the development of sustainable, long-term projects and strategies.Her passion is manifested in her work with citizens, governments, and organizations that have a proven history of engaging youth, promoting gender equality, enhancing governance, fostering digital inclusion, building peace and nurturing social entrepreneurship. With a multidisciplinary academic foundation, she has excelled in training, mentoring and leadership, leaving a lasting impact on over 2,000 individuals. In 2022, Rachida represented her country as a delegate at the Internet Governance Forum in Ethiopia. Over the last year, she has served as a member of the CECA Digital Youth Council, collaborating closely with USAID to advocate for the protection of youth from digital harm. She was recently honored with the Emerging Leader Award by the Female Founders Global Initiative and selected as a GCYLP fellow by ITU and Huawei to fund and launch DigiFortify, a program aimed at enhancing digital literacy and safety in North Africa by educating vulnerable communities with essential skills and promoting digital inclusion. The unwavering spirit and unyielding determination she witnessed in those striving for a better region deeply inspired Rachida, propelling her into activism within the digital realm and beyond.