Fred D. Barlue
United States
The issue I have the most concern for is the lives of youth in post-war Liberia in particular I am concerned about finding a solution to many of the problems these youth face today and into the future. It is no secret that Liberia has gone through a devastating fourteen years of armed conflict, which took the lives of thousands of people. In response to this conflict youth continue to model past violence while efforts for peace re-settlement remain largely in the hands of powerful government... ( read more)
Edward Kankhomba
Malawi
Young people’s untapped potential to change their environment. However the challenge has always been inadequate recognition of youth as partners but as subjects leading to tokenism representation and support from developing partners. I have always been a part of Malawi’s youth work. Working for Malawi’s first Private radio station, Power 101 FM, hosting two of the country’s top youth focused talk shows led me into activism. Using my media position, I initiated and cofounded Stars... ( read more)
Sagar Ghimire
Nepal
Understandings of value of life and its duration made me aware. As I spent my childhood days in the conflict hit areas, I was the witness of many cross firings between the security and armed rebel where the innocent people used to lose their life. Gradually I understand the situation about the world where there is war and unrest and many innocent people were killed. What's my simple argument is that if someone is not related and involved with the war and conflict than he/she should not be... ( read more)
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