Advocating: A rewarding experience that is not as scary as you think
I was able to hear about how some organizations work in developing countries, and it helped me realize the legitimate importance of international education.
Combining passion and advocacy to make the biggest difference
I believe that education for all is crucial, and if we try harder against gender discrimination, we can make a difference internationally.
Long Distance Advocate: Never Too Far to Make a Difference
Since universal education carries so much significance, our duty as advocates is to spread the message of equitable education for all communities.
Raising money for schools in Haiti
We recently visited an elementary school in D.C., D.C. Scholars Stanton Elementary, to speak with the LIGHTS Scholars about their experience selling lemonade to raise money for schools in Haiti.
It started with me
The Kitabu-Buk Project was inspired by the Youth Assembly at the United Nations Headquarters, New York, conference, 6-8 August, 2014, where I got to interact with youths between the ages of 15 and 30 who were doing amazing things in their community.
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