Jean de Dieu Ndayikeza“It seems impossible until it is done.”
Nelson Mandela.
I lived 7 years in a refugee camp. In 2026, I gave a graduation speech that went viral.
Today I speak and write to share lessons from my lived experience focusing on gaining hope and building resilience. Empowered to empower you.
VUB graduation, Brussels, 2026
The speech that went viral.
"... this is what education and peace can do for each one of us, all over the world." People asked themselves: How? the answer is: you don't know half of the story.
What I talk about
Every talk comes from something I lived. No theory: a true story, one clear lesson, and one thing you can do tonight.
Keynotes, youth conferences, schools and universities, churches and associations, hosting and MC. In English or French.
Contents
Work with me, or just follow along.
- Invite me to speak or hostInvite me Conferences, youth days, schools, churches and associations. In English or French. Email comms@jadondayikeza.com
- A 30-minute call with mefreeBook it For young people who feel stuck. We look at where you are and find your next step. If you want to go further, I'll tell you about my mentorship.
- The Change Me podcastListen Conversations about change and hope. More than 1,000 plays so far.
- My writingRead More than 25 articles on LinkedIn, and new writing on Substack.
- Support the podcastPatreon Three people already believe in it enough to support me there. You could be the fourth.
My notebook method
Two lists. Two minutes.
When things were hard, I wrote with a pen and paper: my story, what was bothering me, and what I was happy with. It helped me see more clearly. Try it here.
Now read your second list again.
That's what you build on, one small step at a time. And the first list? You don't have to carry it alone. Let's look at it together: the call is free, 30 minutes, online.
Your second list is empty. That's okay.
Some days are like that. Try to write one small thing: a person, a song, a meal. And remember, you don't have to carry the first list alone. The call is free, 30 minutes, online.
Your next page
Let's talk.
Organising an event?
Invite me to speak or to host: conferences, youth days, schools, churches. In English or French.
Feeling stuck?
Book a free 30-minute call. We'll find your next step together. If you want to go further, I'll tell you about my mentorship.
Talk soon,
