Ruot Gatpale

Ruot Gatpale is a committed and impact-driven Youth Engagement Coordinator at YSAT, dedicated to empowering young people from both refugee and host communities through inclusive, participatory, and community-centred programming. He brings experience in designing and implementing youth initiatives that promote social cohesion, leadership development, education, and livelihoods.

Ruot Gatpale

Youth Engagement Coordinator

• Youth Engagement Coordinator — YSAT

Ruot is skilled in facilitating engagement between diverse youth groups, fostering mutual understanding, and creating safe, supportive spaces where young people can build skills, share experiences, and contribute meaningfully to community development. His approach is grounded in the conviction that young people are not beneficiaries waiting to be served but active agents capable of leading change in their own communities.

He brings a strong background in stakeholder coordination, project implementation, and advocacy, with a focus on strengthening resilience and promoting peaceful coexistence. He demonstrates excellent communication, organisation, and teamwork skills, and remains deeply passionate about advancing youth voices and ensuring equitable access to opportunities for all young people, regardless of background.