osama bagadi

Activist, Business adviser, Consultant, Designer, Event planner, Idea generator

Osama Yahya Ayesh Baqadi is a humanitarian and development leader dedicated to empowering communities through local leadership and sustainable solutions. As the Aden Office Manager at Pure Hands, an international humanitarian organization, he leads programs that improve access to healthcare, clean water, food security, and economic opportunities across Yemen. He is the founder of Nahdat Shabab Foundation for Development and a co-founder of Yemen Aid, where he has championed youth leadership and community-driven initiatives. Osama believes that sustainable change begins when local communities are empowered to lead their own development. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Public Relations and is currently pursuing an MBA, with a focus on strategic leadership and institutional governance.

Empowering young people, humanitarian action, community-led development, social innovation, strategic leadership, and building partnerships that create sustainable and measurable impact.

Communities don't need people to lead them—they need people who empower them to lead themselves. By investing in youth, strengthening local leadership, and building meaningful partnerships, we can transform challenges into sustainable opportunities and create lasting impact.

Community Development, Economic Empowerment, Food Security, Humanitarian Leadership, NGO Management, Partnership Building, Project Management, Public Relations, Strategic Leadership, Team Leadership, WASH, Youth Empowerment

I joined TEDx because I believe that ideas have the power to inspire action and bring people together. Throughout my humanitarian journey, I have learned that every meaningful change begins with a conversation, a shared vision, and people willing to take responsibility for their communities. Through TEDx, I hope to exchange ideas, learn from inspiring voices, and contribute experiences that encourage youth leadership, collaboration, and sustainable development.

Bringing people together around a shared purpose, building trust across diverse groups, leading teams through complex challenges, and transforming ambitious ideas into practical initiatives that create lasting community impact.