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Aminah Nassali has been serving as the Secretary of the United Persons with Disabilities since 2022 on a volunteer basis. For her, there’s nothing that brings unparalleled satisfaction like providing care, comfort, and support to those who need it the most.
Aminah has harbored a long-standing dream of being a leader, a dream that became even more challenging due to misfortunes in her childhood. Having lost both of her parents at a tender age, hardship and adversity were consistent companions early in her life. She faced daily challenges, from fending for herself to acquiring an education.
Despite the hurdles, Aminah persevered and learned the power of hard work and resilience at a young age. She struggled with her education, progressing from primary to secondary and eventually to university.
Despite the hurdles, Aminah persevered and learned the power of hard work and resilience at a young age. She struggled with her education, progressing from primary to secondary and eventually to university.
Becoming the president of the Uganda Youth Coalition for SDGs
The year 2023 stands as a testament to Aminah’s leadership aspirations, marking her historic election as the inaugural female president to helm the Uganda Youth Coalition for SDGs. She said,
“As I go down in history as the first elected female President of the Uganda Youth Coalition for Sustainable Development Goals, I am thrilled to embark on a transformative journey with an unwavering commitment to ignite change and lead our nation and coalition toward a more sustainable future.”
The Uganda Youth Coalition for SDGs emerged from the collective aspirations of passionate young individuals, like Aminah, who recognize the urgency of addressing global challenges outlined in the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Since its inception in 2019, the coalition has grown into a vibrant community of like-minded youth, each driven by a shared vision of a Uganda where every youth voice is central in reforming and shaping strategies for achieving sustainable development. During an interview with the UPDS Newsletter, Aminah revealed that,
“We, the youth, our diversity is our strength, and within this diversity, we find the innovative ideas and collective strengths needed to address the multifaceted challenges facing our nation.”
Aminah’s presidency is dedicated to creating an environment where every young person can contribute to achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and she will be guided by six fundamental principles: inclusive leadership, member empowerment, advocacy for environmental stewardship, strategic collaborative networking, transparency and accountable leadership, and a dedicated focus on knowledge and skills development. With these principles, she emphasized that they are the bedrock of a dynamic and competitive leadership approach that will propel the coalition to new heights during her tenure.
