Khadija Ben Azouz

Motivated and globally minded Political Science and Development student with strong analytical, communication, volunteer and leadership skills. Experienced in project coordination, community development, and intercultural collaboration. Passionate about advancing youth empowerment, global policy, and sustainable development. Research interests include comparative politics, youth participation in policy, development studies, and postcolonial governance.

Volunteer Program Developer at UNICEF, University of Johannesburg (2025-01 – Present)

• Volunteered under UNICEF's UJ Nutrition Group; contributed to developing youth nutrition and education campaign plans.
• Supported after-school care programs such as BGCSA's Bertram's initiative, mentoring children and facilitating workshops.
• Participated in Fix My Food events promoting sustainable food systems and child nutrition awareness.

Councillor at Johannesburg Junior Council (JJC) (2021-01 – 2022-01)

• Collaborated with 80+ student leaders across Johannesburg to identify youth-related issues and design community-based solutions.
• Organised charity events supporting underprivileged communities and managed awareness campaigns on social justice and environmental sustainability.
• Represented the youth voice in cross-school initiatives promoting leadership, diversity, and civic engagement.

Volunteer at Various Organisations (2018-01 – 2021-12)

• Accumulated 100+ hours of community service over the course of 3 years.
• Acquired a rich volunteering history at various organisations such as A Few Grey Hairs, Bunny Hop Haven, Kingsmead College Green Committee, many children's daycares and soup kitchens, and more.
• Helped establish a bilingual (French–English) children's library at Ponte Tower to improve literacy among non-literate youth.

Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Development Studies – University of Johannesburg (2023-01 – 2025-12)

ISEP Exchange Student in Politics and Policy – University of North Carolina Asheville (2024-01 – 2024-05)

National Senior Certificate (IEB) – Kingsmead College (2018-01 – 2022-12)