Leadership
Collective leadership. Shared purpose.
Our leadership approach centres young people, community knowledge, accountability and partnership.
Executive Director
Malebane Dina Poka
Malebane Dina Poka serves as Executive Director of Magna Youth Action, providing strategic leadership across the organisation’s youth empowerment, environmental protection, climate action and community development work.
Her role supports the organisation’s programmes, partnerships and vision for meaningful youth participation and resilient communities.
Leadership in dialogue
Connecting local action with global experience
Magna Youth Action values conversations that connect young leaders and community priorities with experienced voices in climate justice and inclusive development.
Executive Director Malebane Dina Poka with Mary Robinson, former President of Ireland and a globally recognised advocate for climate justice.
Our ethos
A team shaped by participation
Magna Youth Action’s work is advanced by programme teams, young leaders, community partners, volunteers and collaborators. We value inclusion, learning, integrity and local knowledge.