Annick Bado, a 23-year-old from Burkina Faso, is a remarkable advocate for peace and human rights. Through her skill acquisition programs, Annick raised funds to support 100 teenage mothers and reached over 100,000 teenagers through reproductive health awareness campaigns in 500 schools. She organized a 16-day campaign against gender-based violence (GBV), engaging 30 groups of activists. She also raised $15,000 to educate 5,000 displaced children affected by terrorism. She established a network of 3,000 youth across the 13 regions of Burkina Faso, promoting patriotism through conferences/workshops. She has collaborated with 50 youth network leaders and 30 organizations from 20 countries to further extend this impact. Annick also inspired 100,000+ young people from 12 African countries at the International Youth Conference in Ouagadougou. At a sub-regional forum in Guinea with over 5,000 young people, she expounded on their role in combating extremism. Through humanitarian projects, Annick has provided food, clothing, and other relief items to over 50,000 displaced people. Named one of the most Influential women by the Women Leadership in Africa, amongst other recognitions, Annick Bado is an exemplary inspiration and her unwavering commitment to peace, education, and women's empowerment continues to inspire others.