Edward Kankhomba
Malawi
Young people’s untapped potential to change their environment. However the challenge has always been inadequate recognition of youth as partners but as subjects leading to tokenism representation and support from developing partners. I have always been a part of Malawi’s youth work. Working for Malawi’s first Private radio station, Power 101 FM, hosting two of the country’s top youth focused talk shows led me into activism. Using my media position, I initiated and cofounded Stars... ( read more)
Henry Ekwuruke | 22
Nigeria
Taking information technology to the grassroots, to the people that need it in the rural communities and long for it is a very important issue to me. Since education can make changes, let them be educated to develop a standard that will take them to their next level. I became aware of this issue when I took a survey on the subject matter in my area and many people did not know about it. I decided to create a course to Take IT Local and also give people information about AIDS as it became an... ( read more)
bertchranis
Philippines
Inspiration for me really comes from several different aspects: physical, emotional, and spiritual. I am inspired by people who despite their physical deprivation are capable of standing up against injustice by voicing their rights and "walking the walk." They make themselves more of an asset for they do. It is through believing in themselves that they benefit their country.
I am pushed by people who strive to think hard for the betterment of our nation, they create projects that... ( read more)
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