Here we present the inspirational stories of young people from around the world who have overcome internal and external obstacles to reach their goals. Please consider sharing your story with us; information is available in the box to the right.
from Jamaica
I can now say that I am a true Cornwallian because I have now proven that I am a man of might.
from Dominican Republic
My life is a gift from God and ever since the day of my birth... I have worked hard to live my life with love and purpose
from Jamaica
Because of my spring revelation I began to appreciate school. I realize now why I was able to bully kids twice my age - because, who I am is thrice my size.
from Sweden
I am attached to Sweden and I do have urges to go back and make political change.
from Honduras
I know that when I truly want something, I work hard to get it. Life is not easy, if it were, then life would be very boring.
from Burkina Faso
I just want to deal with allocating resources efficiently and designing good policies to combat diseases.
from Lithuania
I have to fight for myself for no one will fight for me.
from Guyana
In retrospect, I believe the best thing for anyone to do is to be an active member of whatever community you may belong to.
from Rwanda
...nobody should order rivers to stop running, rather everybody should learn how to swim in them especially in the midst of stormy times.
from Jamaica
Get involved, get out there, meet people, form networks, truly pursue excellence in everything you do and open doors for yourself.
from Vietnam
So if you feel like this, like you are down in the bottom of the mud, don't forget that the only way possible is to go up.