Stephane is a GPE youth leader from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), based in Uganda. He is a refugee, basketball coach, and social entrepreneur based in Kampala.
As the Founder of the Refugee Basketball Academy (RBA), Stephane empowers refugee and vulnerable youth through sport, mentorship, and education. As a UN Young Leader for the SDGs, he advocates for youth empowerment and inclusive education.
Having experienced displacement, he created RBA to provide safe spaces for young people to build confidence and develop life skills. RBA has reached over 100 youths, helping many access educational and sports scholarships through various partnerships.