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)
Cristino Alberto Gómez Luciano
Dominican Republic
The topics that matter to me most are poverty, migration, and illiteracy. I believe that achieving a better world depends on the existence of a different style of education whereby people have the opportunity to learn how to improve their quality of life. I think that we cannot reduce poverty without people feeling responsible for their own development, making decisions, and working to achieve their goals. I became aware of TIG while looking for a group of people who also shared my ideas and... ( 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)
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