Solange Ingabire was featured in an episode of the Resilient Voices of Refugees Podcast, where she shared her personal journey from growing up in a refugee camp to becoming a global advocate for refugee youth.

Born in the Democratic Republic of Congo and raised in a refugee camp in Rwanda, Solange understands firsthand the barriers refugee youth face in accessing education and opportunity.

In the conversation, she reflects on the founding of Refugee Youth Changemakers, a refugee-led organization working to empower displaced youth through education, leadership, and advocacy.

Solange emphasizes that refugee youth are not defined by vulnerability, but by their potential to become leaders, innovators, and change-makers.

One of her most powerful messages from the episode captures her advocacy vision:

“Refugees are waiting — not for sympathy, but for opportunity.”

Through education, inclusive systems, and community leadership, Solange believes refugee youth can transform not only their own futures but also the societies they contribute to.