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ONEYA Kyungu

@oneyakyungu

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Passionate community leader and graphic designer with impactful experience.

Malawi

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for opportunities that allow me to empower communities through sports and creativity, fostering growth and inclusivity.

I am a passionate and results-driven community leader, basketball coach, and creative professional with over 4 years of experience in graphic design, translation, and youth empowerment. My journey has been marked by a commitment to initiating sports programs that empower women, reduce school dropouts, and promote peace. I thrive on creating impactful experiences through education, sports, and creativity.

As a co-founder of a women’s sports project at Dzaleka Refugee Camp, I have mentored over 100 young women, focusing on leadership, life skills, and health education. My role as a basketball coach has allowed me to manage training sessions and organize tournaments that promote gender equality. Additionally, my work as an African Language Translator for UNHCR has bridged communication gaps, enhancing the support provided to refugees.

My graphic design skills have enabled me to create engaging materials for community events and NGOs, helping to develop branding for local youth-led initiatives. I am dedicated to using my skills to foster community engagement and drive positive change.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

African Language Translator

Current

UNHCR

Jan 2023 - Present (2 years 6 months)

Provided essential translation services in multiple African languages to support refugee services. This role helped bridge critical communication gaps between humanitarian staff and displaced persons, ensuring effective aid delivery.

African Language Translation Interpretation Verbal Communication Written Communication Report Writing Multilingual Communication

Current

Basketball Coach & Project Leader

Current

Dream Team

Jan 2022 - Present (3 years 6 months)

Co-founded a women's sports project encompassing basketball, volleyball, football, netball, and dojo (martial arts). Mentored over 100 young women in leadership, life skills, and health education, while managing weekly training sessions and organizing tournaments to promote gender equality.

Team Leadership Project Planning Community Engagement Basketball Strategy Tournaments Gender Inclusive Training

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Graphic Designer

Current

UBUNTU & Freelance Projects

Jan 2021 - Present (4 years 6 months)

Designed a variety of visual materials including posters, logos, and awareness materials for community events and NGOs. Developed comprehensive branding strategies for local youth-led initiatives and sports campaigns, enhancing their public presence.

Postermywall Adobe Photoshop Adobe Illustrator Canva PosterMyWall Logo Design poster design Photography Basic Video Editing Branding

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Special Olympics Malawi

Certificate, Unified Sports Coaching

Completed a specialized training program focused on unified sports coaching methodologies. Gained expertise in fostering inclusive sports environments and developing athletic skills for diverse participants.

Jesuit Refugee Service (JRS) & Jesuit Worldwide Learning (JWL)

Course, Graphic Design

Completed a comprehensive four-year program in graphic design, covering various aspects of visual communication. Developed skills in creating digital and print media for community and organizational needs.

High School

High School Certificate, General Studies

Successfully completed high school education in Malawi, building a foundational knowledge across various subjects. This provided a strong academic base for further learning and professional development.