Ola'lekan Babatunde | 42
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. (read more)

Maria Sol Fernandez Rial
Argentina
Inspiration may come from the most various sources. To me, it comes mainly from shared efforts. The empowering feeling you get when you know you are doing good, when you are helping others, when you are making a contribution to a cause that surpass your remit, that, that is the most moving sensation: the thrill you get from being a real agent of change, on the assumption that you are no longer a sole individual, but a elemental part of something bigger- that is, being a citizen of the World... (read more)

Ronald | 43
South Africa
Community. Whether it's 50 kids at a hardcore show screaming along the lyrics to a local band's song, a really encouraging comment thread on a message board, or an art opening that just blows you away. I think that connecting with other humans who share your interests, passions and beliefs is the most powerful thing ever. When you feel like you are part of something that matters, it encourages you to push yourself harder to make your contribution to that community really count. You become a... (read more)