Jolandie Rust
South Africa
When people realise that they have been given the ultimate gift, which is 'life', and they realise that what they do with their lives is completely their choice! When people take their lives into their own hands and do something extraordinary with it despite not so favourable odds. When people realise that nothing is impossible and you see that smile on their faces. That inspires me!! ( leer más)
Liz Cooper
Senegal
A friend told me about TIG in 2007. I decided to join and to complete my profile, which led to links being made with others working in similar areas. TIG has therefore allowed me to share knowledge and experiences with others, to attend local events, and to make friends with similar motivations in terms of sustainable development. ( leer más)
Joewel Valcueba Saba
Philippines
Thank God my parents decided not to abort me as they planned it to be.
As a human being, born to poor parents and witnessed a s
imple but charmingly-living neighbors, I am now much inspired to do a task impossible to bear.
My youth organization, my church and the legacy I can sweetly leave to this God-given life strengthens my will and passionate to help my fellowmen and the youth of the world in the best that I can.
My teachers who molded me are the greatest supporters of my... ( leer más)
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Built between the 11th and 17th centuries, the twenty-three belfries in the north of France and thirty-two in Belgium showcase the Roman, Gothic, Renaissance, and Baroque styles of architecture. Originally, a belfry was erected as a sign of communal independence obtained by charter, and as the very symbol of freedom. Compared to the keep (symbol of the seigneurs, i.e. feudal lord) and to the bell-tower (symbol of the Church), the belfry, the third tower in the urban landscape, symbolizes the power of the aldermen. Over the centuries, they came to represent the influence and wealth of the towns. 
