uduak nta
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... ( lire plus...)
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... ( lire plus...)
Saad Iqbal
Pakistan
The less opportune children who lose their parents at a tender age, having no one to look after. People who make their life a successful life, without the safe shadow of their parents, completely on their own abilities and struggles are always a source of inspiration for me. The little boys and girls who have no one to take care of them, wandering in the streets in search of food and money hurt me deep in my heart. ( lire plus...)
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