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OIYP 2007-2010 Reflecting on change in your life and your community

Young

people

sharing

ideas

through

networks

builds

a peaceful world

Jerry Henson, PNG

….Was there anything you did after OIYP Kaleidoscope 2007 that you

never imagined you would be doing?

“If everyone makes changes in their community, the world can be changed”Agnes Nalumaga, Uganda

“La mirada a los otros países e incluso de los otros continentes,me hizo ver que tenemos tanto en común en todo”Action partner

…..Thinking back on the lastyear, has anything become

possible that previouslywasn’t?

“I would like to see myself more open to radical innovativeworld Indigenous movements as I see the inherent benefit of

a collective of indigenous people working together” Jarita Greyeyes, Canada

“Quiero verme manteniendo mis convicciones que son la fey creencia en que este mundo puede ser mejor”

Gonzalo Garces, Chile

…..What new situationshave you found yourself in?

“ I want to look after my sister andprotect the Pukatu Ochre mines fromexploitation form miners as I am thesole custodian”Rebecca Grace RichardsAustralia

“I'll do my best to help the marginalised part of thecommunity to be seen and heard”

Nirisoa Malalatiana Andriamahefa , Madagasgar

....In a years time, wheredo you expect to be?

“Quiero que mi communidad ser mas autonoma de lo que ya es”Gustavo Adolfo Uleve, Colombia

“My plan is to open or build a home base and care for children who areinfected and affected by the disease of HIV/AIDS”

Tinyiko Priscilla Tshabalala, South Africa

I cannot do it myself, our OIYP network of all the Action Partners will help eachother to make a fairer world. But remember you cannot change someone unless

you change yourself firstEliza Poigeno , PNG

….Who was the mostsurprising person that

you met in the lastyear? Why?

We believe that inanother corner of theworld, there are alsoother people facingchallenges like us,struggling for socialchange and makingdifferences. Webelieve that everysingle effort of each ofus can make changesto this world and makethe world better.Redzenjyi andChopaylhamoAction Partners,Tibet/China

“The effort I’m doing is similar to throwing little stones in calm water that will create circles that will break the unusual stability and silence in order to bring positive change.”

Manar Alnatsha, Palestine

…….What was the mostimportant day in your

community in the last year?Why?

It is not about being first or second or third or fifteenth world countries: it isabout human beings, (having) dignity, respect for each other and solidarity with

others. Regina Calgano, Argentina

What a year it has been since the OIYP Kaleidoscope 2007.We encourage you to continue drawing on each others

enthusiasm, wisdom and verve over the coming years as youare the OIYP network and you are the best method for

supporting each other in your work to build a better world.Each of you is individually placed and possess unique

perspectives and insights.We encourage you to be generous in sharing these with those

around you.

The OIYP team, Sydney

Phone: +61 2 8204 3900iypvoice@oxfam.org.au / www.oiyp.oxfam.org