Copper Rose Zambia (CRZ) proudly participated in the 8th RHNK Pan-African AYSRHR Scientific Conference, held from June 24th to 27th in Mombasa, Kenya. This influential gathering brought together youth leaders, health advocates, and development partners from across Africa to advance adolescent and youth sexual and reproductive health and rights (AYSRHR). A standout moment for CRZ was the participation of its Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Natasha Salifyanji Kaoma, in a high-level 60-minute plenary session on June 26th. The session, titled “Empowering Africa’s Future: Africa CDC Strategy on Youth Engagement and Opportunities for Youth in Global Health,” was hosted in partnership with Africa CDC Youth and the Reproductive Health Network Kenya. Dr. Natasha brought her deep expertise and passion for youth empowerment to the discussion, offering strategic insights on how to meaningfully engage young people in shaping Africa’s health future. During the session, she reflected on a powerful question posed by the