Melvina Yeama Thomas – Sierra Leone

 Melvina Yeama Thomas

Occupation/Title
Founder and President – Oasis Foundation

Country of Origin
Sierra Leone

Summary
Melvina Yeama Thomas is a passionate peacebuilder, human rights advocate, and community leader with a strong commitment to empowering women, youth, and marginalized communities. With an academic background in International Human Rights and Humanitarian Law, Melvina combines her expertise in conflict resolution and peacebuilding with her leadership in running impactful initiatives that promote sustainable development, gender equality, and social change. Through her work, she strives to create inclusive communities and ensure that vulnerable groups, especially women and girls, are empowered to lead transformative change.

Areas of Expertise
Peacebuilding and Conflict Resolution
Human Rights and Humanitarian Law
Youth and Women Empowerment
Social Change and Development
Leadership and Project Management
Monitoring and Evaluation

Professional Experience
Founder and President: Melvina leads the Oasis Foundation, focusing on youth empowerment, gender equality, and poverty alleviation through a wide range of community-based programs. As the founder, she is responsible for overseeing the strategic direction, project management, and partnerships to ensure the foundation’s impact in Sierra Leone and Ghana.

Social Change Advocate: Through her work with the Oasis Foundation, Melvina is dedicated to creating sustainable programs that provide young people with job opportunities, educational resources, and leadership development.

Human Rights and Gender Equality Leader: Melvina is committed to promoting gender equality and advocating for the rights of women and girls, ensuring that they have equal opportunities for social and economic advancement.

Skills
Leadership and Team Coordination
Project Design and Management
Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment
Human Rights Advocacy
Youth Development and Mentorship
Monitoring, Evaluation, and Impact Assessment

Melvina Yeama Thomas is deeply committed to fostering peace and sustainable development in West Africa. Through her work at the Oasis Foundation and her Social Change Initiative, she is driving positive transformation by ensuring that youth and women are empowered to take on leadership roles. Her efforts are dedicated to addressing social inequities and creating a more inclusive, peaceful society where all individuals, regardless of gender or background, can thrive.