Ola'lekan Babatunde
Nigeria
Until poverty, illiteracy, and a plethora of other ills are no more, young people will continue to grow into adulthood as they are: restricted, under-developed and without reaching their potentials. I get inspired when I see young people breaking through these myriads of problems as a result of their creativity and selfless sense of purpose to make headways. ( leer más)
NESTA
Dominica
I just love environmental work. I am involved in two groups right now that play an important part in sustainable environmental development within my country, Dominica. I see nature and the environment as a key resource that my country has and I'm willing to do my all to ensure that generations to come can benefit from its pristine nature. I became aware of such issues from an early age, i always took interest in environmental matters and now i am at an age where i can do my all, I joined... ( leer más)
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Nigeria
An important issue that matters to me is violence against women and girls. There is a great need for young people to begin to participate in development processes; but widespread ignorance on critical issues, such as budgeting, can hinder the development process. Another issue that matters to me is the gap between youth and policy makers, but building a bridge between this gap will remain elusive as long as youth remain ignorant on the policy issues that affect all of us. At the end of the... ( leer más)
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The Convent of St Gall, a perfect example of a great Carolingian monastery, was, from the 8th century to its secularization in 1805, one of the most important in Europe. Its library is one of the richest and oldest in the world and contains precious manuscripts such as the earliest-known architectural plan drawn on parchment. From 1755 to 1768, the conventual area was rebuilt in Baroque style. The cathedral and the library are the main features of this remarkable architectural complex, reflecting 12 centuries of continuous activity.
