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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The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) works to promote policies that will improve the economic and social well-being of people around the world.
Each year, the OECD Forum brings together all stakeholders to discuss the hottest issues on the international agenda. They are currently accepting applications from young people to make a short video about "Education and Skills" and win a trip to the OECD Forum.
The Competition
To enter the competition, make ashort video(no more than 3 minutes) on the theme of Education and Skills. Complete and submit this electronicRegistration Form.
Education and Skills- what are the big issues today?
Learning the right skills to get a job,
Bridging the 'digital divide',
Tackling inequality in access to education and training,
Are you tech savvy and thrilled by new technology? Are you enthusiastic about Google products? Are you knowledgeable about your school and motivated to bring new opportunities to your peers? Do your friends call you a natural leader?
If yes, the Google Campus Ambassador role is right for you!
The Google Student Ambassador Programme is an opportunity for you to be a liaison between Google and your university. Ambassadors plan and host a few events during the school year, introduce students to new Google products and features, and act as a campus contact for Google teams. This opportunity is open to university students at level 2 or above and postgraduate students.
The Anzisha Prize is the premier award for African leaders aged 15-20 who have developed and implemented innovative solutions to challenges facing their communities.
The Prize recognizes young people whose passion for Africa drives them to design and develop projects that transform their communities and the continent. The Anzisha Prize is an initiative of the African Leadership Academy in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation.
Women Deliver is a global advocacy organization bringing together voices from around the world to call for action on maternal, sexual and reproductive health. They work globally to generate political commitment and resource investments to reduce maternal mortality and achieve universal access to reproductive health.
They have held groundbreaking conferences in 2007 and 2010 that focus on the health and empowerment of girls and women. The third global conference–May 28 to 30, 2013 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. This will be even bigger and better, with more than 5,000 public and private sector participants from around the world.
The International Youth Foundation was launched in 2001 by Youth Action Net to strengthen, support and celebrate the role of young people in leading positive in their communities. Every year, 20 Global Fellows are selected from a very competiitive application process to enroll in a one year long program which includes - a seven day leadership retreat and a year round learning opportunities based on individual needs and six other dimensions of leadership.
Eligibility
Open to all young people aged 18-29 (as of October 7, 2012)
Applicants should be founders of existing projects/organizations, or leading a project within an organization.
Proficiency in English is required; applications must be submitted in English
Must be available to attend full retreat (all expenses paid) in the second week of October 2012.
For more information on application processes and requirements, click here.
Tweet The United States Mission to African Union (USAU) has recently launched a "Youth" Newsletter, to be produced monthly, in both English and French. This newsletter would be for the consumption of all youth and others who are interested in growing engagement with youth throughout Africa.
You are encouraged to also submit articles and content.
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Interesting! I found this article on a friend’s status on Facebook and was completely overwhelmed by the story and the manner in which the author poured out his mind while speaking wisely to today’s youth, mum, dad and Nigerian! I would never have forgiven myself if I hadn’t shared it. The author is completely unknown to me but I choose to address him as “a truly concerned and worthy Nigerian.” The text below was said to have been addressed to all parents, but it’s a worthy read for ALL. Now lay-back and read this long but stirring piece from a truly concerned and worthy Nigerian. Hope you share it with all the parents and young people you know.
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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