Mission Statement
Youth RISE works to amplify, maximise, and centre priorities of young people who use drugs and young people affected by drug policies. We advocate and support full-spectrum harm reduction at local, regional and international levels through coalition building, advocacy, and evidence gathering.
Our Team
Ruby Lawlor
Executive Director
Carolina Ahumada
Deputy and Youth Engagement Programme Lead
Marialba Quesada
Social Media Manager | Communications and Advocacy Officer
Rebeca Calzada
Knowledge Management Programme Lead
Humberto Rotondo
Human Resource Manager and Admin Assistant
Alan Bevan
Finance Manager and Accountant
Sara Monsalvo
International Working Group Member
Beatrix Vas
International Working Group Member
Amine Gahfez
International Working Group Member
Rebeca Marques Rocha
High Level Communications & Advocacy Programme Lead
João Barbosa
International Working Group Member
Isaac Olushola
Global Fund Project Manager | Programme Assistant | Capacity Building Officer
Dinah Kate Macmillan
International Working Group Member
Paula Daniela Jaimes Rico
International Working Group Member
Ana Ubiliva
International Working Group Member
Tobias Niblock
International Working Group Member
Marie Schneider
International Working Group Member
Iva Tomevska
International Working Group Member
Teresa Castro
Vincentius Azvian
Sara Monsalvo
Beatrix Vas
Atika Juristia
Walter Osigai
Brayan Noel Alvarado Lopez
Chidera Precious Anyanwu
Carolina Arredondo
Elena Keller
Estefania Villamizar
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Youth RISE delivers a statement at the Reconvened Session of…
Statement by Youth RISE at the CND Thematic Meeting Session on High Rates of HIV and Hepatitis C Transmission Associated with Drug Use Vienna, October 1st, morning session Good morning.…
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Youth RISE membership speak during the VNGOC’s side event at…
This statement was written and delivered by Teresa Castro (International Working Group member) during the side event “Strengthening Civil Society Voices in Drug Policy for Sustainable Development” organized by the…
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Putting Community First: Reflections from the “Community in Scope” workshop
This blog was written by Teresa Castro (International Working Group member) June 30 – July 2, 2025 – Berlin, Germany As a member of Youth RISE’s International Working Group, I…
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Sowing Change, Harvesting Justice: Youth RISE Reflections from HR25 in…
Returning from the Harm Reduction International Conference 2025 (HR25) in Bogotá, our Youth RISE team is filled with gratitude, energy, and renewed determination. HR25 was more than just a conference—it…
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