From Zimbabwe to Yale Model AU: Support a Young Cybersecurity Leader

My name is Sean Muponesi, a BSc (Hons) Cybersecurity & Digital Forensics student at Arrupe Jesuit University in Harare, Zimbabwe, currently maintaining a 3.8 GPA.

I have recently been accepted as a delegate to the Yale Model African Union (YMAU) in Accra, Ghana — a highly competitive continental platform that brings together outstanding young leaders from across Africa to debate and shape policy solutions for our continent.

For me, this opportunity represents more than attending a conference.

It is about:

Representing Zimbabwe on a respected international stage

Bringing a cybersecurity and digital sovereignty perspective into African policy discussions

Advocating for youth-led tech leadership in Africa

Over the past year, I have worked tirelessly to prepare for opportunities like this. I was named Best Male Speaker at the AJU Intervarsity Debate Competition (2025) and Best Delegate at AJUMUN (2025). Alongside this, I have led cybersecurity projects including secure messaging systems, digital forensic investigations, and zero-trust voting system models.

I was honored to receive a participation fee waiver from the YMAU team. However, as a student, I am not financially buoyant enough to cover the remaining costs.

How Your Donations Will Be Used
I am raising $1,200, which will cover:

✈️ Round-trip flight from Harare to Accra
🏨 Accommodation during the conference
🚍 Local transport and essential conference logistics

Every contribution — large or small — moves me closer to representing Zimbabwe at this continental forum.

Why This Matters
Many young African leaders are prepared, qualified, and passionate — but limited by access to funding.

Your support is not just funding travel.

It is:
• Investing in youth leadership
• Supporting African digital sovereignty
• Empowering a cybersecurity student to contribute to policy discussions
• Ensuring Zimbabwe is represented in important continental dialogue

If you are unable to donate, sharing this campaign can make a powerful difference.

Thank you for believing in education, leadership, and the potential of African youth.

Let’s ensure opportunity does not stop at acceptance.

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