Vilely Villarrue is an alumna of Global Peace and a Panamanian International Relations graduate, committed to youth empowerment and to local action with a global vision. As the Co-Founder of Ponte Pilas & Conecta, both rooted in the SDGs, she has spearheaded initiatives that enhance both soft and digital skills needed for the future among young people through innovative education.
Vilely Villarrue is currently pursuing a master’s degree in Social Science, Cooperation and Development of Latin America with a specialisation in Sociology at the Sorbonne Nouvelle University within the Institute of Higher Studies of Latin America (IHEAL) in France. She has interned at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Panama and UNOPS, gaining key insights into global challenges. An alumna of the Aspire Leaders Program, supported by Harvard University, Vilely Villarrue is an SDG 7 Academy Leader and an active member of several youth-focused organisations, such as the National Youth Council, working on youth engagement and sustainable development.
Global Peace welcomes Vilely Villarrue to the Global Peace Team and wishes her well in her new appointment.
Congratulations!
From the Office of the Global Coordinator General, Global Peace, ACCORD, Durban, South Africa
