Be inspired by the YouthLead “Turning Point” Writing Contest stories from young changemakers around the globe! Through personal essays and poems, these young leaders share how a moment when they felt inspired, motivated, empowered, or enabled by a person, a place, or an event, changed their life’s trajectory and motivated them to become a changemaker.
Personal Essay
By:
Issa
fall
Countries: Senegal
Personal Essay
By:
DIVINE
ELA
Countries: Congo, Democratic Republic of the
Personal Essay
By:
Belly
Orondo
Countries: Kenya
Sectors: Gender, Non-discrimination, Adolescent Girls, Behavioral and Social Change, Gender-Based Violence (GBV), Disability, Men and Boys, Education, Gender Equity, Youth, Adolescent Brain Development, Positive Youth Development, Social Development, Young Adolescence (10-14), Youth Engagement and Contribution, Youth Leadership
Personal Essay
Personal Essay
By:
Emmanuel
Owolabi
Countries: Nigeria
Personal Essay
By:
Nagawa
Michelle
Countries: Uganda
Personal Essay
By:
Celinhlanhla
Magubane
Countries: South Africa
Personal Essay
Personal Essay
By:
Davina
Murden
Countries: Mauritius