Leo Johnson

Leo Johnson continues to work with youth organizations and communities around the world to empower youth and other vulnerable populations. A journey he started at age 15 when he was forced to flee his native Liberia due to one of Africa's most brutal civil wars.

Throughout the years, he continues to form partnerships and lead organizations that provide education to communities in dire need.

He has also set an exceptional benchmark of empowerment with his life story through community development and motivational speaking. A fundamental element of Leo's undertaking lies in the power of his life experience. His journey of survival and success through refugee camps does not only fascinate thousands, but also challenges us all to be resourceful and resilient.

Ask Leo to speak about his story, he agrees to share on the sole condition that it will bring about positive change for others in the community.

“In his four years in Hamilton, Leo Nupolu Johnson has gone from a youth advocate to being at the helm of a youth-empowering agency that has raised thousands of dollars for various communities.”

Nicole O’Reilly (Hamilton Spectator)

“It just goes to show that whoever you are, whatever you do, anything is possible,” she said. “His list of accomplishments — people who have been here 20, 30 years haven’t even done anything close to that.”

Hali Farah (Hamilton Spectator)

"Leo Nupolu Johnson ................ has been integral to the success of several development projects in Hamilton and abroad. The 27 year-old political science major dedicated much of his youth to helping alleviate poverty and human suffering."

McMaster Daily News

"I always felt that I could either carry on with a victim mentality or be a champion of possibilities."

The Canadian Immigrant Magazine