Ivoline Budji Kefen

Ivoline Budji Kefen has over 12 years of experience as a teacher and volunteer. Currently, Ivoline works as a peer educator/facilitator, artistic director, editor, and resource person for Education for Life (EFL). The EFL organization works to foster holistic growth and capacity building, especially in the fields of education/ literacy, reproductive health, and mentorship. Ivoline teaches high school, writes fiction, and does research work. She holds a BA in English and Literature, a Higher National Diploma (HND) in Journalism and Media, and an M.Sc in Anthropology. Ivoline hopes to run media clubs in schools so that young Cameroonians may be more attuned to using media for positive change and development. After the fellowship, Ivoline plans to open a production house for movies and documentaries, and a resource center for mentorship. Her hope is that young people will learn to use their talents and abilities to make their voices heard, break societal constraints, and build a better life for themselves and society.