Joe Soya Bongay is an environmental activist and a trained professional of the Social & Environmental Sector in Planning and Management. He is currently the Executive Director at Young Volunteers for the Environment (YVE), a registered youth-led non-profit organization that predominantly advocates for environmental sustainability, calling for urgent action on nature crises and climate emergency.
Joe join the business training and mentorship program to better equip himself and build the skills needed to become a successful business owner that creates decent work, strengthens communities, and drives inclusive economic growth.
When reflecting on the program, Joe comments, “The training has helped me build my capacity to make sound business and financial decisions while developing life skills and principles that foster leadership and commitment. The knowledge and skills gained combined with financial solutions, gives me the tools needed to increase my income and expand my business now and into the future.”
Looking to the future, Joe feels “very confident now with the acquired skills and knowledge availing [him] the ability to craft exceptional business plans, increase [his] management skills, and also to maximize streams of profit and complete marketing strategies well!”