Tamoy
Jamaica
I am passionate about issues which deal with youth empowerment. Many young people today lack empowerment and without it societies will not be able to grow to its fullest potential. I became aware of this issue while counseling young people. I loved listening to what they had to say and I also enjoyed giving them my point of view, at the same time letting them know it was just my opinion. I became more involved with the issue by becoming a Youth Ambassador for my country as I was able to work... ( read more)
Helena Rijoly
Indonesia
TakingITGlobal has helped me achieve my goals by providing me a space to grow and expand my learning. I have had the opportunity to learn about what goes on around the world through other member’s stories, opinions, pictures, and artwork. The TIG network has opened me up to a new vista to the world and to the many problems that plague it. As well, TIG has given me the opportunity to express my thoughts despite my shyness; and now I find joy in sharing my experiences and comments with... ( read more)
LWDG-Cameroon
Cameroon
The issue that matters to me most is development. I am from a very poor community where only some have the opportunity to go to school and others are left with no direction. Yet, I was fortunate enough to attend University and after the completion of my studies I immediately started to create my own development projects. Since then I have managed to secure funding from an international organization to start up my own Non-governmental organization (NGO), which you can visit at our website,... ( read more)
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