July 06, 2011
Zeitgeist Young Minds Americas!
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Win the chance to attend this year’s Google Zeitgeist Americas 2011 and meet some of the world’s most powerful players and greatest minds. Winners will also take part in a series of bespoke master classes hosted by Google at Zeitgeist Americas 2011.
Youth engagement enterprise Livity proudly announces Young Minds, a competition supported by Google and hosted on YouTube to find the pioneers, change-makers and leaders of tomorrow to take their place alongside the greatest minds and innovators of today at Zeitgeist Americas 2011 in Paradise Valley, Arizona.
From 4th July – 25th August, the search will be on to find 12 exceptional, motivated and inspiring 18-24 year-olds from across the Americas*, who are making a positive impact on their world.
Young Minds is a platform to champion and celebrate young people who are doing amazing things to make the word a better place. And for the 12 winners it’s a chance to begin an amazing journey where they will be inspired and will inspire many more.
Winners will be invited to attend Googleʼs annual and exclusive two-day Zeitgeist event, where previous speakers have included Archbishop Desmond Tutu, former US President Bill Clinton, Black Eyed Peas superstar Will.I.Am and Queen Rania of Jordan. Once there they will also take part in a series of bespoke master classes hosted by Google.
Dennis Woodside, Senior Vice President, Americas Operations,
Google commented, “Google has always championed innovation and is
proud to help young people showcase their ideas and achievements.
Zeitgeist Young Minds is an incredible platform for future
world-changers to meet some of the most powerful and inspiring people
on the planet today
To be in with a chance of winning a place at Zeitgeist Americas 2011, simply upload a video telling us how you are making a positive impact on the world to www.zeitgeistyoungminds.com
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For more information, interviews and images please contact Oyin Akiniyi on 0207 326 5979 or at oyin@livity.co.uk
Win the chance to attend this year’s Google Zeitgeist Americas 2011 and meet some of the world’s most powerful players and greatest minds. Winners will also take part in a series of bespoke master classes hosted by Google at Zeitgeist Americas 2011.
To be in with a chance of winning, simply upload a one-minute video telling us how you are making an impact in the world.
Zeitgeist Young Minds is a truly amazing experience.
Click to Upload It Now!
In May 2011, Grace Ihejiamaizu from Nigeria was selected as one of Google's 12 Young Minds, who were the first young people to ever attend the Zeitgeist event. According to Grace, "Zeitgeist 2011 was an inspiration. The experience was amazing and the networking platform it provided was awesome!" As a Young Minds Ambassador, she is not only inspired to continue her work with RYPE, she aims to do more and impact the lives of many young people in Nigeria.
Check out pictures from this year's Zeitgeist Young Minds at London in May 2011. Watch her winning Video entry here http://young-minds.appspot.com/video/isCwLkZbQ2w! Upload yours Now!
Think about this... by Mfon Iso
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As seconds kiss minutes,
Days dance with the sun,
we dance with time
and slip out of our hands.
As times flies by,
we look into the mirror
And changes kiss us in the face,
As months marry years,
Can we smile at the things we have done.
When the memories come flooding in,
like waves in the sea,
Will tears of regret
of the things said and done
kiss our hearts.
As time flies by,
What will be our story..........
What will be our song........
Read more from Cedars of Passion and join on facebook
Days dance with the sun,
we dance with time
and slip out of our hands.
As times flies by,
we look into the mirror
And changes kiss us in the face,
As months marry years,
Can we smile at the things we have done.
When the memories come flooding in,
like waves in the sea,
Will tears of regret
of the things said and done
kiss our hearts.
As time flies by,
What will be our story..........
What will be our song........
Read more from Cedars of Passion and join on facebook
June 18, 2011
Ideotrophy Business Challenge!
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Are you 18-24? An undergraduate or post-graduate student? Have an idea? Then take up this challenge and your team could win an all expense trip to Unilever Global Office (UK) or (Singapore) + fantastic prizes such as Ipads, Laptops and Blackberries!
Are you 18-24? An undergraduate or post-graduate student? Have an idea? Then take up this challenge and your team could win an all expense trip to Unilever Global Office (UK) or (Singapore) + fantastic prizes such as Ipads, Laptops and Blackberries!
Ideatrophy is a Unilever on-campus youth development initiative designed to create an "out-of-the-classroom" learning experience that focuses on the development of personal and entrepreneurial competencies amongst Nigerian undergraduates.
It is a challenging and creative experience, where students from different universities figure out how business works in real life while developing their own skills and competencies. This is where university students figure out how business works in real life.
It's definitely not a game! It's too real to be a game!
Unilever in partnership with SIFE Nigeria is looking for creative students, who can think out-of-the-box, be assertive, motivated to be a team player, who are committed to have 100% RCF (Real / Cool / Fun) experience. If you can find 2 more friends who also have a strive to succeed then join the competition!!
- This is where university students figure out how business works in real life.
- A competition open to students across all levels and all majors from participating universities
- Personal development, Different perspective, Unique experience, Preparation for business life FOR STUDENTS
- A unique Ideatrophy CAMP experience for top teams
Have an Idea? Want to take up the challenge?
Click to ENTER THE CHALLENGE Now!
Click to read the Official Rules
Click here to learn more about the awards
Click here for more information!Best Luck!
May 12, 2011
Google's Zeitgeist Young Minds 2011 Winners
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Google and the Zeitgeist team are gearing up for its annual Zeitgeist event in few days. They are proud to announce this year's Zeitgeist Young Minds Ambassadors who will take their place alongside the Greatest Minds and innovators of today at Zeitgeist 2011, including the world-renowned physicist and cosmologist, Prof. Stephen Hawking. Previous speakers have included the Arch-Bishop Desmond Tutu, Superstar 'Will I Am' and global entrepreneur Sir Richard Branson.
The competition was to find 12 exceptional, motivated and inspiring young adults from across Europe, the Middle East and Africa; who are making a positive impact in their worlds. Those 12 individuals have been found and selected.
They are:
Brian Magwaro Mogaka
Inspired by how the youth were living and surviving in the slums of Kenya, Brian founded a youth led organization which helps young people from the slums make a better life for themselves through activities and work.
Grace Ihejiamaizu
A passionate and committed graduate who is helping young people develop their leadership and entrepreneurship skills towards nation building, through her RYPE Project (Raising Young and Productive Entrepreneurs), an after-school youth development program.
Michael Mulunga
After observing the poor conditions that the youth in Namibia lived with, Michael decided to work youths from one of the poorest communities in his region to start a poultry project as part of them generating an income for themselves.
Karabo Thosa
Passionate audio and film student Karabo, along with her friend Taleni, have worked together to set up a community development programme for the children in South Africa.
Paul “Slim” Banda
An active Aids activist born HIV positive. Paul aims to empower other young people in Africa with HIV and help them to fight the stigma attached with their HIV status through his music and constant dialogue.
Orly Keit Setton
As a young, dedicated and passionate South African, Orli has set up ‘Re.think Leadership’ which aims to promote dialogue across boundaries existing in contemporary South African society and encourage youth leadership.
Matheus Zancul Ortega
Inspired to act after the terrible earthquake in Haiti, Matheus set up the Haiti Music School, to shine a positive, human light on the people of Haiti. Matheus believes in using the arts and creativity to make a positive impact and believes that love and initiative is enough to change the world.
Phofane Ludwick Marishane
A budding entrepreneur with a passion for learning and mentoring who also invented the worlds first and only bath substituting lotion ‘DryBath™ Gel’ aimed at providing an alternative to conventional baths which saves lives and water.
Richard Serunjogi
Richard heads up Policy for the Spirit of London Awards Foundation and is an Article 12 Advisor for UNICEF UK, he is also part of the UK Youth Parliament and campaigns hard for the rights of young people.
Sadiq Miah
The Founding Director of Future Voices International, a youth communication media school that works around the world. Sadiq aims to improve social cohesion through expressive media in segregated communities in Latin America.
Sebastian Thiel
As one of the UK’s most promising young entrepreneurs, Sebastian set up ‘Its Upshot’ a fashion and entertainment brand aimed at young people. ‘Its Upshot’ is about aiming high and standing tall despite hurdles and obstacles placed in front of you.
Anna Debenham
Appalled by the lack of education and decent advice out there for students wanting a career in web design or development, freelance web developer Anna set up http://scrunchup.com with the aims to improve IT education in the UK.
These winners will attend Zeitgeist 2011 from 15th to 17th May, just outside London, where they will take part in a series of bespoke master classes hosted by Google and get their hands on the latest Google gadget.
Some of them will even get the opportunity to address the audience at the prestigious event, where previous speakers have included Archbishop Desmond Tutu, former US President Bill Clinton, Black Eyed Peas superstar Will.I.Am and global entrepreneur Sir Richard Branson.
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
May 10, 2011
Changemakers' Contest
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Are you a change maker? Do you have a project that can create economic opportunities for others?
Here is an opportunity for you to Enter the Changemakers Challenge and win $50,000 in cash prize.
The eBay Foundation and Ashoka’s Changemakers have launched an online competition to find the world’s most innovative market-based solutions that create economic opportunity and generate employment for disadvantaged populations. They are looking for the most innovative market-based solutions that create economic opportunity and generate employment for disadvantaged populations.
Submit your solutions, or nominate a project to create tomorrow’s job markets today.
Five winners will each receive a cash prize of US $50,000.
Deadline: 15th June 2011
Click to enter the competition
Click here to learn TIPS ON CREATING A BETTER ENTRY
Best!
Are you a change maker? Do you have a project that can create economic opportunities for others?
Here is an opportunity for you to Enter the Changemakers Challenge and win $50,000 in cash prize.
The eBay Foundation and Ashoka’s Changemakers have launched an online competition to find the world’s most innovative market-based solutions that create economic opportunity and generate employment for disadvantaged populations. They are looking for the most innovative market-based solutions that create economic opportunity and generate employment for disadvantaged populations.
Five winners will each receive a cash prize of US $50,000.
Deadline: 15th June 2011
Click to enter the competition
Click here to learn TIPS ON CREATING A BETTER ENTRY
Best!
April 24, 2011
Your Inspiring story - International Essay Contest. Apply now!
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Are you a changemaker, aged 15 - 25years? Are you doing something to solve a problem in your community?
What fired you up to start what you are doing today? Great question right?
Here's a chance for you to share with the world your truly inspiring story in 800 words and you could just be the one to win up to $1,200 and a trip to Japan!
The Goi Peace Foundation and UNESCO are sponsoring an essay contest called "My story of
inspiration." They want to know YOUR story of inspiration - what's driven you to make a change in the world. Submit your essay and you could win a trip to Japan this fall!
Deadline: June 30, 2011
Click here or the image above to read more.
What fired you up to start what you are doing today? Great question right?
Here's a chance for you to share with the world your truly inspiring story in 800 words and you could just be the one to win up to $1,200 and a trip to Japan!
The Goi Peace Foundation and UNESCO are sponsoring an essay contest called "My story of
inspiration." They want to know YOUR story of inspiration - what's driven you to make a change in the world. Submit your essay and you could win a trip to Japan this fall!
Deadline: June 30, 2011
Click here or the image above to read more.
April 23, 2011
International Year of Youth!
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In 2009 the United Nations declared that August 2010 – August 2011 would be the International Year of Youth. Now that 2011 has begun, and there are only nine months remaining in the International Year of Youth (IYY), it’s a good time to refocus our attention on the unique needs, desires, talent and aspirations of youth around the world.
( Note: This article is curled directly from the America.gov blog. Click here: http://blogs.america.gov/bythepeople/2011/01/05/the-international-year-of-youth/ to read the original post).
by Tanya Brothen
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| Young African Social Entrepreneurs (SUSI) Photo by Grace Ihejiamaizu |
First, let’s remember what youth, who represent 18% of the world’s population, are facing in today’s global environment. United Nations fact sheets tell us:
– In 2009, about 81 million young people were unemployed, the most ever;
– In 2008, young people accounted for 40% of all new global HIV infections in people aged 15 years and older;
– Children and youth are uniquely vulnerable to involuntary military recruitment;
– More that 1.8 million young people aged 15 to 24 die each year, mostly due to preventable causes.
But not all the news about today’s youth is discouraging. Young people everywhere are improving their societies and focusing their energies on the issues that matter most to them. For example, youths are leading the way on climate change, organizing campaigns to help victims of natural disasters, preparing to be the next generation of government leaders, and innovating new ways to educate their fellow young global citizens. In August President Obama’s Forum with Young African Leaders brought dozens of young men and women to Washington, DC to discuss the future of the African continent.
Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon has said, “Youth should be given a chance to take an active part in the decision-making of local, national and global levels.” The IYY encourages “Everyone… to promote the ideals of peace, freedom, progress and solidarity towards the promotion of youth development.”
What will you do in 2011 to support youth in your community?
RYPE takes another Leap!
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We could not do all of this without rounding it up with a "dinner/graduation ceremony". This took place on 19th March at the Apples Fried Chicken. On this special day, awards were given, certificates presented and most importantly, the trainess were divided in two groups of similar skills (Photography/Video Editing and Fashion Designing/Textile), and finally handed over to the two companies to serve as interns and volunteers.
"The day I heard of RYPE, I thought it was just an ordinary seminar but before I knew it I found my self in GLADDEM Digital Company. I have started snapping pictures, sitting on computer, editing pictures, doing invitation cards, ID cards, calendars, and many things I could not believe in my life. I am happy and always thanking them especially sister Grace Ihejiamaizu, I am grateful may God bless you, amen." - Ishaq Aiye Gbajeje, RYPE Trainee/Intern 2011
These are the exact words we received from one of participants just yesterday and five weeks into his internship program with GLADDEM Digital Company. What other fulfillment can you get other than to see that your seeds are bearing fruits? Determine to make a difference today. Be the change you want to see.
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The one week training that brought together 15 secondary school graduates in Calabar was a leap into the dream and vision of the young and passionate volunteers who initiated the program. The important thing is that "we did not just tell them, we also showed them how to make a difference in this world".
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The training which spanned from the 18th through 26th March 2011 left indelible marks on the lives of the young people. It was an intensive learning experience but it an exciting time for the participants as they learnt and drew experience from young professional who trained them in the areas of Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Career choice, volunteering, ethics and etiquette, personal development, self-awareness, presentation skills and time management.
Trainers and speakers included:
Mr. Cornel Agwu- A public speaker and Consultant with the Entrepreneurship Development Centre, Calabar
Mr Jonah Benjamin- A Human Resource Consultant and staff of AfriHUB Nigeria Ltd (Calabar)
Ms. Grace Ihejiamaizu
Mr. Philip and a host of others who were really inspiring.
Our special thanks goes to all who made this possible, the passionate RYPE Volunteers and Trainers. Many thanks to Ashoka's Youth Venture for supporting the initiative and Apples Fried Chicken for supporting us tremendously.
- Participants with trainees and mentors...showcasing their certificates.
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