Foto: Ida Guldbæk ArentsenWhy are you a youth leader?
I love to make a change because it feels good to see the change happening in other people. I also like to see change in the local community.
Where will you use what you have learned?
I have earned different tools and got a lot of knowledge. I will use what I have learned where I live and when I do workshops. I will share my knowledge with other young people.
What kind of change do you want to see in the world?
I really want to make a change in my community. I want opportunities for young people in my local area.
- Ali is 20 years old and from Marocco.
Foto: Ida Guldbæk Arentsen Why are you a youth leader?
I want to do volunteer work where I can make a difference that will last. I'm looking forward to work together on a change with other young people. This way I can combine experiencing the world and create sustainable change. I believe that all young people should have equal opportunities.
What has been the best thing this week?
I have met other nice young people and got to know the people I'm going to work with even more.
What are you looking forward to the rest of the period as a youth leader?
I'm looking forward to live and work in another country and have and to make a change for others. It is a great opportunity to really explore another country and know another culture.
- Frederikke is 25 years old and from Denmark
Foto: Ida Guldbæk ArentsenWhy are you a youth leader?
I got interested because I believe in advocating for other people. I work with young people with disabilities and want to make a better environment for them where youth feel free to express themselves, get respects, the justice and help they need and where young people with disabilities can enjoy life.
I am born into a family with many children and I'm the only one with a disability. It was hard for me because I had to learn my family to use sign language but now, we understand each other.
What has been the best thing this week?
I have learned so many things: Financial management, how to facilitate, how to plan, we did team building and more to mention. I have interacted with a lot of new people, and I have become more confident. All the things I have learned I will bring to my country and capacity build other young people. I will use what I have learned to help other people.
What are you looking forward to the rest of the period as a youth leader?
To work for an inclusive environment for other young people with disabilities. I will also try to look for accessibility in terms of justice. I look forward to being a good leader in the community that I come from. I will involve other young people and advocate for a world with zero discrimination. An inclusive world where everyone can access everywhere.
- Deo is 25 years old and from Uganda
