Who is Maung Solaiman Shah? I am Maung Solaiman Shah, and I’m a Rohingya Activist, young leader, human rights advocate, and changemaker. I was born in Rakhine State, Myanmar, but like many Rohingya, I was forced to flee my homeland due to persecution. I’ve spent most of my life growing up in the world’s largest refugee camp, Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh. Living in a place marked by displacement and struggle has never been easy. But even in the face of hardship, I found purpose through education, compassion, and an unshakable belief that every human being deserves dignity, justice, and the chance to live in peace. I started my journey as a young activist or leader because I couldn’t ignore the suffering of my community people especially the youth. I saw how we were left out of decisions about our future, how we were silenced or overlooked. That’s why I founded Youth Led Initiative (YLI), a grassroots organization that empowers Rohingya youth through education, climate action, digital literacy, and leadership development advocacy and training and resources. At YLI, our goal is simple but powerful: we train, support, and uplift youth so that they can become confident leaders and advocates, right here in the camps and far beyond. Through training sessions, workshops, and advocacy, we’re creating a generation that is informed, connected, and courageous enough to lead change. Outside of YLI, I also work part-time as a Contingent Worker with the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC), where I continue to serve and support my community. I’m currently studying Business Administration at the University of the People, and I have completed a Diploma in Human Rights at Spring University Myanmar with the support of Institute of Human Rights and Democratic Governance (IHRDG). I am also an active human rights advocate not only for the Rohingya, but for all people facing injustice. One of my major battles has been fighting against online fraud and digital scams, especially those targeting vulnerable communities like ours. I believe in using digital tools responsibly and ethically, and I want to make sure every Rohingya youth has the skills to protect themselves and their communities online. My commitment to the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) keeps me going every day. Whether it’s advocating for quality education, climate justice, or gender equality, I believe these goals are not just global ambitions, but they are deeply personal missions for communities like mine. But more than anything, my dream is to serve the Rohingya people for the rest of my life to help build a future where we can live peacefully, with dignity, in our own homeland, Myanmar. I don’t just want to return but want to return as a builder of peace, a servant leader, a sel-less leader and someone who helps heal the wounds of the past. To me, “kindness is strength, and leadership is service.” These values guide everything I do. And here is my greatest dream: “A generation of Rohingya youth who are no longer voiceless, but digitally connected, empowered, and actively shaping their future.” This is not just a dream. It’s a vision I’m working toward day by day, session by session, voice by voice. Thank you for walking this journey with me. Thanks for listening my voice.