Dr. Buthaina Ahmed Elnaiem, a conflict resolution and peace building expert, has significantly impacted civil society in Sudan, South Sudan, Ethiopia, Djibouti, and Somalia. As Deputy Head of The Carter Center Khartoum Office, she led Peace Programs, empowering youth and grassroots organizations in conflict zones. A co-founder of HOPE, she fervently advocates for democratic transformation, uniting youth for political engagement in civil society. Her collaboration with Sudan's transitional government, UNDP, and GIZ focuses on democratic transformation and grassroots empowerment. Currently, on the Executive Board on ‘The Civic Front To Stop The War’, she emphasizes her dedication to peace, democracy, and civil society development in the region.