Daniel Jayasinghe
Canada
Sustainable development:
Sustainable development is all about taking steps to ensure that the next generations inherits a healthy planet. All definitions of sustainable development require that we see the world as a system—a system that connects space, and a system that connects time. Sustainable development focuses on improving the quality of life for all of the Earth's citizens without increasing the use of natural resources beyond the capacity of the environment to supply them... ( lees verder)
Tamoy
Jamaica
I am passionate about issues which deal with youth empowerment. Many young people today lack empowerment and without it societies will not be able to grow to its fullest potential. I became aware of this issue while counseling young people. I loved listening to what they had to say and I also enjoyed giving them my point of view, at the same time letting them know it was just my opinion. I became more involved with the issue by becoming a Youth Ambassador for my country as I was able to work... ( lees verder)
nina | 32
United States
My life changed from that day on because I realized when you lose just one parent, it feels like your world has come to an end. I never looked at my mother, single parents or widows the same way since. My heart’s desire is to open up a safe haven for such kids to call home. If you still have one of your parents, please appreciate him/her because you still have it better than some of the kids in an orphanage. Volunteering, even if it is only for 1 hour a week is a great way to help out. We... ( lees verder)
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