JCI Unveils 2015 Ten Outstanding Young Persons Honorees, CHISENGA MUYOYA Named Finalist

By Staff Reporter
A young Zambian computer guru, Chisenga Muyoya has been one of the Junior Chamber International (JCI) 2015 Ten Outstanding Young Persons honorees.

JCI is a worldwide community of young active citizens who are changing the world, one community at a time. Their Mission is to provide development opportunities that empower young people to create positive change.

From the 200 nominations from all the over the world Chisenga made it to the top 20. And through the overwhelming support and votes she received from family, friends and fans, Chisenga made it to the top 10, a decision made by JCI panel of judges.

Chisenga popularly known as “Chichi" is a Zambian young leader. She is outstanding such that her dedication to women empowerment is so intense that just after receiving a Bachelor’s of Science in Computing and a Master’s of Science in Information System Management, Chisenga developed a deep passion for social change and began to question issues surrounding the low participation of women in technology.

Being a proactive leader with a deep passion for social change, Chisenga co-founded Asikana Network, a social enterprise that increases the participation of women and girls in technology. 

Asikana Network holds free training sessions in marketable skills like mobile apps and web development and video editing using innovative and experimental teaching methods.

Other nine 2015 JCI honorees include; 

1. Ada Alvarez (Puerto Rico) Contribution to children, world peace, and/or human rights. 

2. Swati Bondia (India) Business, economic, and/or entrepreneurial accomplishment. 

3. Dr. Michael Feilmeier (USA) Humanitarian and/or voluntary leadership. 

4. Lonick Garius (Haiti) Business, economic, and/or entrepreneurial accomplishment. 

5. Sofiya Kalinova (Bulgaria) Humanitarian and/or voluntary leadership. 

6. Joanne Elizabeth O’Riordan (Ireland) Contribution to children, world peace, and/or human rights. 

7. Dr. Landry Signé (Cameroon) Academic leadership and/or accomplishment. 

8. David Smolansky Urosa (Venezuela) Political, legal, and/or governmental affairs.

9. Dr. John van Bockxmeer (Australia) Medical innovation.