imran khan laghari
Thailand
I belong to the Sindh [culture], which is made up of a community of loving and caring people. Actually, it was in my Sindh village where an older man first inspired me. He was known [in my village] for helping others without asking for anything in return. One day I asked this man, “why do you help others without asking to be compensated”? He replied softly, “ young man I do all that I do, not to be rewarded, but I am doing all this to service humanity”. ( read more)
carol okello
Kenya
Youths taking a lead in development processes at all levels. Seeing young people actively and passionately involved at grassroots and national levels in practical, sustainable activities to better their lives and their communities. ( read more)
Matongo Maumbi
Zambia
The issue that really matters to me is giving a voice to the voiceless. This group includes the poor and the youthful youth. I became aware about this through my work as a journalist as most of the issues that are being covered by the media concern people that are already in the limelight and leave out the grassroots. I started radio programmes featuring only children for them to have a voice of their own. I am also recording Oral Testimonies from ordinary people in the villages. Issues have... ( read more)
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