Kimberly Barrios (Guatemala)
Change Champion
“The world has changed incredibly, so why not change the bureaucratic processes as well? Youth are ready to change the world. They just need support and to be believed in. Flexible funding sees the real impact of the stories and community change and not just the reports or numbers.”
Kimberly is the Vice President of Red de Jóvenes Artistas pela Justiça Social (Network of Young Artists for Social Justice), a network of young people from different departments in Guatemala who use art as a tool for advocacy and empowerment. Its members have organized workshops, festivals, murals, trainings, debates, and exhibitions to spark dialogue, raise awareness about issues impacting youth, and influence public policy.