Marina Mansilla Hermann's Bio

Org: Peace Child International
Location: Luis Guillon, Buenos Aires
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Bio:

Marina Mansilla Hermann (23) is director of Peace Child Argentina, the national chapter of Peace Child International. She has been an environmental activist since the age of 9 and at present she is graduating in Environmental Sciences in Buenos Aires. She is a member of the UNEP - Tunza Youth Advisory council, elected as Advisor for the Latin America and the Caribbean region for the 2005 - 2007 mandate. Her main areas of work include: sustainable development, environment protection, climate change, conservation and community development, poverty reduction, youth empowerment and participation and human and children's rights.

Areas of Focus
children and youth, consumption, environment, fair trade, learning/unlearning, social justice, youth employment

Methods Used
cross-cultural exchange, direct action, service projects, social entrepreneurship

Regions I Work In
Latin America