Sagar Ghimire
Nepal
Understandings of value of life and its duration made me aware. As I spent my childhood days in the conflict hit areas, I was the witness of many cross firings between the security and armed rebel where the innocent people used to lose their life. Gradually I understand the situation about the world where there is war and unrest and many innocent people were killed. What's my simple argument is that if someone is not related and involved with the war and conflict than he/she should not be... ( read more)
Eugeniu Graur
Moldova
When I see that people around me care and are trying to solve their problems through joint efforts – that inspires me. When I see that people from other communities are joining their efforts to help others solve their problems – that inspires me. When I am thinking that our children will see many things and will have more opportunities than we have now, that motivates and inspires me. Smart people and success stories always inspire me. ( read more)
Tchekwie
Canada
I am extremely passionate about Indigenous issues, and all facets of Indigenous struggles. I have worked in Treaty Land Entitlement and Specific Lands claims, which allowed me to gain invaluable knowledge of the legal systems for First Nation land claims in Canada. However, this was not the beginning of my introduction to Indigenous politics. I grew up in a home that was surrounded and occupied with people heavily involved in Indigenous politics. Protests, vigils, conferences, gatherings... ( read more)
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