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Dr. Mokwe Welisane Nkeng

Class of 2026 · Doctor of International Relations

Dr. Mokwe Welisane Nkeng
Current Role
Founder and CEO Welisane Foundation
Organisation
Welisane Foundation
Programme
Doctor of International Relations
Graduation
2026

My journey with the Geneva School of Diplomacy has been one of the most transformative experiences of my life. GSD exceeded every expectation by treating me like family especially as a foreign student, pushing me beyond my limits and challenged me to grow both academically and personally. Receiving the Humanitarian Award from GSD was a turning point. Itwas a vote of confidence that reminded me not to give up. As we leave the Geneva School of Diplomacy today, we leave with a responsibility. The School's motto, Serviendo Guberno—"To Govern is to Serve" is a reminder that true leadership is measured not by power, but by service. As graduates, we are now ambassadors of the Geneva School of Diplomacy wherever life takes us. May we lead with integrity, serve with humility and use the knowledge we have gained here to build peace, foster dialogue and make a meaningful difference in the lives of others.

— Dr. Mokwe Welisane Nkeng, Class of 2026

Biography

Dr. Mokwe Welisane Nkeng is a Cameroonian journalist, diplomat, gender advocate and humanitarian leader. She is the Founder and CEO of the Welisane Foundation, through which she works to advance women’s and girls’ empowerment, education, health and humanitarian support for displaced communities. A graduate of GSD’s PhD in International Relations, she delivered the Class Representative Speech at the 2026 Graduation Ceremony.