Changing the World with Your Vision

At some point in our lives, we all go through a phase where we want to “change the world.” It could be anything small, big, in between. No matter what it is, for many of us, that is exactly what keeps us going. Given the ever rising population of youth, there are all kinds of youth movements taking place in the world. Youth who are trying to make their dreams of changing the world a reality.
Do you have an idea for a project that works toward your vision of change?
The International Women’s Health Coalition (IWHC) just opened their Young Visionaries contest, which aims to celebrate, acknowledge and support the exceptional and ongoing work of young people. The contest encourages youth to share their visions for young people and for the future.
Until March 25, 2010 youth between the ages of 18 and 30 can share their visions for a just and healthy life, and get a chance to win a $1000 grant from the IWHC to fund a project that works toward this vision. If you have an idea for a sustainable project for instance, something that can help people and improve their quality of life, get involved. If you are actively engaged in shaping a world where women and young people are free from discrimination, sexual coercion, and violence; where they make free and informed choices about sexuality and reproduction; or where health information and services are available to help them lead safer and healthier lives….this contest is right for you.
For more information, visit the IWHC website by clicking here.
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Khairoon has international experience working in radio, television and print media. Her previous professional experience includes working as a journalist for a 20-week Canadian-led project called “Expedition Africa”, where she traveled by car from Cairo to Cape Town to tell the story of Africa, as well as recently working as a communications consultant with the United Nations Environment Programme in Washington, DC. She has also worked with radio-based organizations in Tanzania and currently serves as a freelance journalist and communications professional based in Dar-es-salaam, Tanzania. Khairoon holds a Bachelor of Arts Honours in Mass Communications, with a minor in French and a Master’s degree in Journalism, both from Carleton University in Ottawa, Canada.

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