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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... (Read more)
United States, 22
What matters to me most is awareness. I find that most people do not take responsibility for the things that happen to them because some people, for no apparent reason, don’t... (Read more)
United States, 41
One of the biggest challenges for most teachers is time, and any innovation to curriculum requires an initial investment of time and energy. However, as educators begin to see... (Read more)
United States, 13
Inspiration comes from the Lord, Jesus Christ, the Holy Spirit, and every other god. It comes from nature and it's beauty, sometimes from the beauty of others. But most... (Read more)
United States, 18
I believe TakingITGlobal can help me achieve my goals. Where else could I find a youth-based international network to well...network with? TIG is also an amazing place to plan... (Read more)
United States, 25
I am inspired by the written word and by the actions of those determined to bring about change in this world. After reading the book, "The Irresistible Revolution" by Shane... (Read more)
United States, 17
The issue that matters to me most right now is Global Warming. I first learned about global warming in my humanities class where I learned about the melting of polar ice caps... (Read more)
United States, 30
The ability to help others, the work that evolves from bringing change and the passion of trying to follow in the footsteps of the greats in serving humanity. In Africa, despite... (Read more)
United States, 30
I get inspired whenever I see how youths use their potentials to achieve productive things. In as much as I'm an IT guy, I mostly like seeing other youths around utilize their... (Read more)
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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... (Read more)
United States, 21
Love profoundly inspires us all to be better, to grow our capacity for tolerance, to share and give more, and expand our perception of beauty. The truly grateful are empowered... (Read more)
United States, 23
There is so much that has enriched my life, in spite of the Liberian civil crisis. As a child, I should have been watching television; I should have been in school learning... (Read more)
Landmark Internship International (LII) is a proudly Nigerian social enterprise deploying internship and volunteer programmes as a strategy for Africa’s development, and as a tool for empowering the young and aspiring achieve global competitiveness.
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