Elena Mejía (Peru)

Activist, Foro Juvenil de Izquierda

Elena Mejía Julca is a young social movement leader from Peru. She’s part of several activist collectives, including the leadership group of Foro Juvenil de Izquierda (Left Youth Forum) – a youth collective on issues of inequality and human rights in Peru. She is one of the directors of Búho Teatro Hip Hop, a young independent theatre company. Elena is a feminist, rapper, mobiliser and facilitator, involved in creating art, music and political proposals for change in Peru.

 

Click here to find out more about Elena’s session: “How can NGOs effectively support youth-led groups and movements?”