2020 Young Humanitarian College Winner

Fiston is originally from the Republic Democratic of Congo. He moved to Utah 5 years ago as a refugee with his family. Something that he appreciates about Utah is the supportive culture however the cold and snow he could do without. His experiences volunteering guided him in creating Umoja Generation, an organization that focuses on social issues and refugee youth education. He is currently the founder and director. Fiston is a junior at University of Utah and majoring in International Study. He speaks seven different languages and making a positive impact on people’s life is his passion. In his free time he likes playing basketball, going to gym, and volunteering.