In this powerful opening episode of Resilient Voices of Refugees, host Solange Ingabire speaks with Ishimwe Prince, a passionate youth leader and changemaker who grew up in a refugee context and now works to uplift and empower other displaced youth through education, innovation, and advocacy.

Prince shares his personal journey from growing up in a refugee camp to becoming a co-founder of Refugee Youth Changemakers, a youth-led movement that supports refugee access to higher education, leadership development, and climate action. He reflects on the challenges he faced—from lack of resources to limited access to opportunities—and how those experiences fueled his determination to lead and create change within and beyond his community.

This episode offers rich insight into what it means to lead with purpose, to serve while still healing, and to build systems that center the voices and needs of displaced people. Prince’s story sets a strong foundation for the podcast’s mission: to celebrate the strength, innovation, and leadership of refugee youth who are rewriting the narrative of displacement.

Watch the full episode now on YouTube:
https://youtu.be/c5NI9fP4jIw?si=4T4CTIHMZfC75R8A

Read more about Ishimwe Prince:
https://rycm.lalpsdata.com/ishimwe-prince-archimedes/