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Godfrey Chacha Works to Prepare Youth for Success in Tanzania

In Africa, Africa Innovators and Influencers, Publisher Channel, Youth by Mary Kurek

Godfrey Chacha is a Youth Development Specialist at the Prime Minister’s Office in the United Republic of Tanzania. His work focuses on programs that will assist the up-and-coming workforce in the country. The programs develop opportunities, build leadership skills, scholarship education for those that need assistance, provide volunteer opportunities, and empower youth with self-advocacy.  Chacha informs that the voices of …

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Igweshi Augustine is a Global Peace and Youth Advocate Who Uses Policymaking to Create Change

In Africa, Africa Innovators and Influencers, Education, Empowerment, Peace, Publisher Channel, Youth by Mary Kurek

Igweshi Augustine of Nigeria works as hard at impact as he does with his real estate and global resources business. Working under several leadership titles that show his social impact passion and direction toward governance that matters, he makes the kind of progress that brings needed change. Igweshi speaks with Frontrunners Innovate Producer and Business Developer, Mary Kurek, about his …

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Nikita Shukla is a World Economic Forum Shaper Using “Courageous Conversations” To Create Change

In Health, Publisher Channel, womensempowerment, Youth by Mary Kurek

Nikita Shukla is a youth advocate, equality-in-healthcare promotor, and economic empowerment activist. As a World Economic Forum “Shaper,” Nikita’s work centers on having what she calls “courageous conversations.” These conversations would be the ones where the aim is to find that place of mindset shift where change can actually happen.  Nikita understands that her youth, sex, and even her skin …

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Prince Omenihu Works to Save Kids From Drugs and Develop Public Policy That Provides Global Benefits

In Africa, Africa Innovators and Influencers, Publisher Channel, Youth by ihelmadmin

Prince Omenihu from Nigeria is an action-oriented young man who has completed his education as a chemical engineer while building a charity that helps to get kids off the streets and away from drugs. His impact is growing as sports and recreation activities that his organization runs connect kids to a healthier pastime. Along with his nonprofit, Caring Beyond Borders …

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James Akan Aims High To Lead Through Policy to Create Change for African Youth

In Africa, Africa Innovators and Influencers, Publisher Channel, Youth by ihelmadmin

Already a policymaker with policy drafts in his hands, James Akan uses his position as a Spokesperson at Democracy Africa Youth Parliament as a training ground for bigger dreams in governance. James’ passion is only eclipsed by his intelligence about how to create change through policymaking and, like a smart governing leader, he listens to the youth he is serving …

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MAXIMIZING THE POTENTIAL OF AFRICAN YOUTHS – THE TIME FOR YOUNG PEOPLE TO TAKE LEADERSHIP IS NOW

In Africa, African Influence, Publisher Channel, Youth by ihelmadmin

Our new young friend, Mustapha Fofanah has sent out this passionate plea on behalf of African youths.  We share it here as we share in his hope for a brighter future for youth everywhere, but, especially in Africa, where (in the language of the Gates Foundation and other NGOs) there is a very large “*youth dependency burden.” *Definition. The youth …

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Ambassador Dr. Hassan Rengou Mfouakie Sets a Global Stage for the World Youth Summit

In African Influence, Diplomat, Publisher Channel, Youth by ihelmadmin

Ambassador Hassan Rengou Mfouakie is a young man from Cameroon currently living in Cyprus, having stepped aside from his “traditional” education to become passionately involved in paving the way for young Africans to share their voices on peace and progress. The Amb, along with the team that supports the World Youth Summit (WYS), enjoys the support of many world governments …

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Daughters Global Leadership Mentoring Program

In Empowerment, News, Youth by Mary Kurek

What is Daughters Global? Global 4-month program Girls 13-18  (Must read and write in English) Parental Supervision of Mentoring Process Required Leadership Mentoring Produced by:  Frontrunners Development, Inc. & Sub Saharan Open University Endorsed by:  Youthgether Global Mentors are trained and experienced in mentoring In the fall of 2020, one of our Frontrunners Innovate articles caught the attention of a …

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Unity for Contentment – A Poem by Chaitali Sinha

In Art and Culture, Youth by Mary Kurek

Chaitali Sinha is the youngest Indian to share her views through poems and artworks. We at Frontrunners Innovate record her now as the youngest Frontrunners League member from India.   This pandemic changed the globe, And took everything from us in one move. Routine became abnormal, Change was required in necessities. We couldn’t enjoy gatherings as we used to do, …