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
Pinky Andrieansyah
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 at the 68th Commission on Narcotic Drugs
From March 10th to 14th, 2025, Rebeca Marques, Teresa Castro, and Rebeca Calzada, members of Youth RISE attended the 68th Session of the Commission on Narcotic Drugs held at the…
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Open Call for Contributions: Photographic Exhibition at the Harm Reduction International…
Young voices are crucial in shaping the future of harm reduction and drug policy. Youth RISE, together with Prevencasa, Dr. Lisa Williams (Senior Lecturer at the University of Manchester) and…
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Youth RISE presents the report “Catalysts for Change: Youth-Driven Insights…
Presentación del reporte de Youth RISE “Catalysts for Change: Youth-Driven Insights in Opioid Harm Reduction” Youth RISE conducted a research working group on Young People Who Use Opioids (YPWUO) during…
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“I wish they had told us how to be safe”…
Written by: Andre Belchior Gomes EXECUTIVE SUMMARY There is ample evidence that young people consistently use drugs at higher rates than their older counterparts. An effective drug education that prepares…
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