Aletha Chengo Chioma Blamo

Aletha Chengo Chioma Blamo is a senior student studying Sociology with an emphasis on Public Administration at the African Methodists Episcopal University in Liberia. Aletha Chengo Chioma Blamo also holds a diploma in Computer Operations and volunteers at the YMCA. Aletha is a member of the Monrovia Local Board and is also data entry clerk in the Monitoring and Evaluation department. She is also the currently elected parliamentarian for Monsterrado County at the Manor River Union Youth Parliament, Liberia Chapter. Aletha’s work focuses on building youth life skills as the foundation of active and responsible global citizenship. She also cultivates leadership skills amongst the youth, educates them on civic responsibility, and exposes them to teamwork and peacebuilding activities. Upon her return from the Mandela Washington Fellowship, she will strongly engage her projects on YMCA Sports and slum development. Having made a pledge with Africa4Her, she will continue to speak out against gender-based violence.