OUR ADVISORS
Advisors collaborate with CELER Spain to amplify our missions, work with youth worldwide, and create opportunities for students to make a real impact.
Awat Bertnand Abanyi
Awat Bertrand Abanyi is a visionary youth leader and environmentalist from Cameroon who has turned personal adversity into a lifelong mission for change. Growing up in a conflict-affected region, he witnessed firsthand how war, displacement, and environmental degradation deepen the suffering of marginalized communities. Out of this reality, he founded Green Globe Organization, a youth-led movement that blends climate action with peacebuilding by empowering young people, indigenous groups, and internally displaced persons to restore ecosystems, create green livelihoods, and build resilience. Through his leadership, over 10,000 trees have been planted, 3700 students trained as "Climate Rescuers," 12 environmental school clubs created and 4 community orchards established as symbols of hope and renewal. Recognized nationally and internationally with multiple awards, Awat embodies the belief that even in the most fragile contexts, nature can be a bridge to peace and young people can be powerful agents of transformation. He is strongly advocate for Local Solutions to Local Program and his Mission is to establish a mutual symbiosis between humans and the environment through a community participatory approach. He is also passionate about Service, Impact and Legacy, in this we find the Best of Humanity.
Maïga Sigame Boubacar
Dr. Sigame Boubacar Maïga is a visionary Malian scholar and peacebuilder dedicated to advancing education, justice, and sustainable development across Africa. As Holder of the UNESCO Chair in Education and Sustainable Development and Associate Professor at the École Normale Supérieure of Bamako, he leads efforts to transform learning into a driver of social progress.
He also directs the African Center for Scientific Research and Innovation, the Institut Grotius, and the Human Rights, Justice and Development Laboratory, fostering collaboration between research, education, and community action.
A PhD graduate from Aix-Marseille I University, Dr. Maïga’s work bridges philosophy, intercultural understanding, and human rights. Recognised as an Honorary Citizen of Quebec and Founding Father of the Francophone Youth Parliament of Canada, he embodies a lifelong commitment to peace, innovation, and service, believing that education is humanity’s most powerful path to transformation.
Ilham Kurnia Gustavakuan
Ilham Kurnia Gustavakuan is a UNESCO Education Advocate focused on advancing Education for Sustainable Futures through skill development, TVET, and youth empowerment. With experience as an educator, trainer, and human development manager, he designs initiatives that support career growth, community building, and inclusive learning. Ilham believes education should bridge global challenges with local solutions, empowering youth with the knowledge and values to thrive in a changing world.
Rebecca Silva Sucilla
Rebecca Silva Sucilla is an emerging leader in international relations and security, dedicated to tackling transnational challenges and protecting vulnerable communities. Originally from Mexico City, she has worked with UNESCO to empower local radio practitioners on gender equality and health issues, and at Franklin University Switzerland, she researches the links between democratic governance and transnational crime.
Founder of Authors of Our Future and Edu-Quiro, Rebecca has led programs supporting children and women in Mexican prisons through education and rehabilitation. A national gold and international bronze medalist at the Economics Olympiad, she combines intellectual excellence with compassion and purpose. Her mission is to strengthen the bond between security, justice, and human dignity.
Timo Kooren
Timo Kooren is a youth diplomat and European Studies student at The Hague University of Applied Sciences, committed to advancing global cooperation and well-being. As Ambassador of HOPE XXL and the Apex Development Foundation to the United Nations Office in Geneva, and Special Envoy to the European Union, he represents youth-driven visions for a more equitable and optimistic world.
Through his roles, Timo promotes HOPE XXL’s mission that every world citizen should be able to rate their life with an 8 out of 10 before the end of the 21st century. Passionate about diplomacy and international collaboration, he strives to bridge institutions and youth voices across Europe to inspire sustainable progress and shared prosperity.
Jide Ogunmefun
Jide Ogunmefun is a passionate International Relations and Tourism enthusiast whose work explores how culture, heritage, and communication foster global understanding. With experience spanning research, policy, and cultural exchange, he has contributed to institutions such as the United Nations Information Centre in Cotonou and the Odu’a Museum and Hall of Fame.
Jise has organized cross-cultural programmes in Benin, conducted policy research on African development, and analyzed how museums serve as platforms for diplomacy and tourism growth. Guided by a belief in the power of dialogue and heritage, he strives to bridge communities through inclusive storytelling, cultural preservation, and global collaboration.
