Bahirwe Espoir Patrick

Originally from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Espoir is a Co-founder and Professional Development Lead at Advocacy Training and Education Hub (ATE-Hub), an organization based in Malawi dedicated to fostering social change for refugees and underserved communities through strategic advocacy, adaptive learning, and livelihood programs.

In his role, Espoir spearheads initiatives to help bridge the gap between education and meaningful employment for marginalized individuals. His  focus is the provision of sustainable livelihood activities, including comprehensive job readiness training programs for essential skills for the workforce.

Espoir actively collaborates with employers to showcase student talent and competencies, boosting their chances of securing meaningful job opportunities. By fostering these connections, he supports marginalized individuals with critical skills and opportunities to succeed in the job market.

After spending nine years in Malawi, Espoir recently returned to the DRC on a humanitarian mission utilizing drone technology to deliver healthcare supplies to extremely remote areas. Further flaming his fire to drive social impact  in marginalized communities with his expertise .

Espoir is a certified Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) pilot, with a BA Management -  Logistics and Operations from Southern New Hampshire University. He also holds a diploma in Liberal Arts from Regis University.

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/espoir-bahirwe-312198139/
Website: https://www.atehub.org/