Desmond Tutu inspires Young World citizens
One Young World Summit:
London became the focus for the ‘One Young World Summit’ which sort to promote world unity through the next generation of world leaders. 1500 young people from across the globe participated in the three day workshops in which global figure-heads Sir Bob Geldof, Archbishop Desmond Tutu and Koffi Annan were on hand to encourage and listen to the views of young people. They were joined on stage by Mayor of London Boris Johnson.
Archbishop Desmond Tutu prompted the media to have a mandate to report positive news with regards to young people. He said: “You the media have a role to play. We need you to write about all the positive things that young people do in their gap year or the voluntary work that engage so many young people.”
During the summit young people were reminded of the personal sacrifices that had made by world citizens who were also once young but who went on to re-shape and inspire the world.
These included: Nelson Mandela, South Africa’s first democratic leader who’s struggle brought an end to racial division and segregation in his country.
Mohamad Yanus, prize winning economist who developed a highly successful credit and loan program, becoming a ‘banker for the poor’.
Mohamad Yanus, prize winning economist who developed a highly successful credit and loan program, becoming a ‘banker for the poor’.
The Unknown Rebel who became a symbol for the oppressed when he stood in-front of tanks in Tiananmen Square in China.
Benezir Bhutta, twice elected Prime Minister of Pakistan and the first women to lead a Muslim state.
Steve Jobs, C0-founder and CEO of Apple, who revolutionised the way we exchange information and communicate with each other.
Bill Gates, founder of Microsoft, whose foundation has brought innovations in health and learning to the global community.
Aung San Suu Kyi, Pro-democracy campaigner and political prisoner, who has become an international symbol of heroic and peaceful resistance.
Barack Obama, first African-American President of the United States, whose message ‘Yes We Can’ inspired global commitment to change and is the first political leader to embrace the power of the internet and digital age.
