This morning session consisted of a panel of young activists and politicians from Central America. The speakers were Alumni from NIMD Democracy Schools from El Salvador, Guatemala and Honduras who explained the reasons of their engagement, presented their organisations and their work in the region, the challenges they faced and also the strength that Youth represent in the Central American region.

Master of Ceremonies and moderation:  Kristel Ward Hudson, Vice Minister of Youth of Costa Rica

:Panelists:

• Nestor Ventura – El Salvador
• Abner Abisaid Brito Ferrera – Honduras
• Maria Fernelly Arroche – Guatemala, Alumni from NIMD Democracy Schools
• Gracia Grande – NIMD El Salvador