Grace Ihejiamaizu is a Sociology graduate and emerging Social Entrepreneur with over 3 years experience managing various youth-led and community based projects. Her passion for positive change in Nigeria has led her to develop the RYPE Initiative, a project that is helping young people gain real skills to become leaders and productive entrepreneurs.
Her active involvement in various community-based projects and outstanding leadership achievements has won her some national and international recognition including her recent recognition by Google's Zeitgeist as one of the 12 Brightest Young Minds in 2011. She is also a worthy alumnus of a US Government program, SUSI - "Study of the US Institute for Student Leaders". Grace's commitment to ensuring that young people are properly guided and engaged to achieve their dreams won her the Michelle Obama Young African Women Leader's Forum Grant in 2011 in support of her work in the community.
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Are you aged 18 - 24 and making a real difference to the world?
Zeitgeist Young Minds could be the opportunity for you.
Last year saw the emergence of the first ever ‘Young Minds’ who took their place alongside the greatest minds and visionaries of today at Google’s prestigious annual Zeitgeist event near London in May 2011. (read the report)
“I was honoured to be selected as one of Google’s 12 Brightest Young Minds. The indelible learning experience and high level networking opportunity was astounding. From meeting with Innovators and CEOs of leading companies across the world, to sharing experiences with other incredible young minds.” Grace Ihejiamaizu
So, whether it’s in science, the arts, education, innovation or inspiration - we want to hear about it! You too could win the chance to join some of the world’s top innovators and leaders at Google's most prestigious event, Zeitgeist.
Enter Competition
Simply upload a 60 second video to YouTube to tell us how you are making a positive impact on the world. Competition closes 19th March!
The Prize
The Lucky winners would be invited to join the world’s leading thinkers and innovators at Zeitgeist 2012. Previous speakers have included Archbishop Desmond Tutu, Professor Stephen Hawking, Burbery CEO Angela Ahrendts, Google CEO, Larry Page, Google Executive Chairman, Eric Schmidt, Global Entrepreneur, Sir Richard Branson and super star, Will I Am.
They will also win a brand new Google tech gadget (Samsung Galaxy Tab) and get the chance to take to the stage and have their voice heard.
Don’t Miss Out on this Amazing Opportunity! Upload It Now.
For more information: www.zeitgeistyoungminds.com (click on the ‘’Enter Competition'' tab to apply and submit your YouTube Video link)
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About Livity
Livity is a socially responsible youth communications agency. We work with young people every day to co-create campaigns, content and communities. Our clients, including Google, Coca Cola, Sony PlayStation, NSPCC, BBC Three, O2 and Channel 4, get uniquely deep youth insights and a precious pool of young talent, energy and ideas. Our young people get training, equipment, support and opportunities to build brighter futures.
About Zeitgeist
Zeitgeist is Google’s annual European partner forum held just outside London, currently in its 6th year, bringing together around 400 business and thought leaders from across Europe. Highlights from last year’s event can be seen at: http://www.youtube.com/user/eurozeitgeist
*N.B. Europe, Middle East and Africa - Young Minds is open to all young people aged 18 - 25 who are residents of the below territories:
Belgium, Czech Republic, Egypt, France, Germany, Holland, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Jordan, Kenya, Morocco, Nigeria, Poland, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Spain, Sweden, Tunisia, Uganda, United Kingdom and Yemen.
Poems yet unwritten, Songs yet unsung, Children yet unborn, Homes yet to be mended, Issues yet unsolved, Heights yet to be reached, Communities yet untouched, Bowels of mercy yet to be poured out, We keep striving, We keep running, We keep dreaming, Till we reach the mark................................
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