Lino Benedito Cristovão

Lino Cristovão is a visionary and dedicated young man from rural Lichinga, who has built his academic and professional career in search of a positive impact on Mozambique and the world. After moving to Maputo to continue his studies, Lino specialised in the areas of international development, international relations and diplomacy.

In the academic sphere, he stood out for his research on relevant topics such as the impact of IMF policies on Mozambique's economic development as well the relationship between fight against terrorism and human rights violations in the country. In the professional field, Lino held leadership and executive positions. He was ProjectAssistant for the Youth Power project by AfriYAn and Programme Officer for the TLivesSHARP project, where he acquired advanced project management skills. As a Correspondent for the Korea-Africa Foundation and an Honorary Reporter for KOCIS, he developed refined communication skills and a mastery of analytical tools.

Lino also stands out for his volunteering and community leadership initiatives, being active in the National Youth Council and the African Climate Ambassadors programme, where he promotes sustainable solutions to combat climate challenges.