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Jimmy Wilford is a seasoned Public Health Practitioner with over 15 years of experience, who is dedicated to advancing the cause of Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) in the Southern African Development Community (SADC) region. As the Executive Director of Students And Youth Working on reproductive Health Action Team (SAYWHAT), Wilford has spearheaded initiatives for over two decades, focusing on empowering students and young people. With a strong background in program design, analysis, implementation, fundraising, and budget management, Wilford brings a wealth of knowledge to the table. His expertise extends to strategic p l a n n i n g , o r g a n i z a t i o n a l development, research, and team building within the non-profit sector. Wilford’s commitment goes beyond mere advocacy; he actively champions policies and governance that foster sustainable growth and development. He has gone through various in-house programming and leadership training. His passion for young people’s public health from a non-clinical perspective led to his desire to contribute to the creation of a Southern African Regional Students and Youth Conference (SARSYC) a platform that ensure a coordinated youth voice on SRHR issues in the SADC region.