Fi McKenzie
United Kingdom
I want to see the nations of the OECD bring their levels of aid to 0.7% of GNI. I really believe that poverty is an issue that could be drastically affected in our lifetimes and I am determined to see some key changes made. The Make Poverty History campaign is hitting countries all over the world and making 'ordinary citizens' aware of the real issues faced by one in five people on this planet. I find it hard to pick one issue, and poverty is such a huge issue anyway, but I believe we have... ( lees verder)
Patricia Sudi | 28
Kenya
Youth involvement in community development and social change. I became aware of it at an early stage in life and what currently impresses me the most is the Ministry of Youth Affairs incorporating the ideas of a 13 year old Kenyan, Trevor Langat kibet in the budget speech. This shows that youth ideas are no longer being shunned and that our leaders are moving in the right direction in appreciating what youngsters have to offer. ( lees verder)
Christabell
Kenya
The fact that young people are often jobless, less empowered, less fortunate under most (if not all) circumstances and with this situation they struggle to overcome such difficulties by using the information, experience, skills and opportunities available to them in the right way.
I am also inspired by giving back to the community without reservation, as I feel that the first gift that i can generate from nothing is to be part of a social environment which becomes my community. ( lees verder)
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