Lerato Maris a United Nations Brand Ambassador Political Influencer and Activist.An active agent of positive change, youth development for sustainable development and livelihoods aligned with the United Nations SGD Goals. I believe in effective servant leadership through youth development in the promotion rebuilding our civil societies and collectively paying in forward by through volunteerism and humanitarian work. Our youth is facing uncertain times with unemployment,mental health challenges, environmental issues that are not sustainable for the future. It is my responsibility as a Leader to change the narrative, implement practical solutions and executing them accordingly. I was awarded by Leading Women of Africa most influential youth and most gender focused 2023, a nominee on the DearSA Young Leaders 2024 in the civil society category and a recipient of the award for the United Nations, Most Influential International Peace and Security Organization 2024 by MEA Markets in the African Excellence Awards.