Recapping UCLG 2025 Retreat
United Cities and Local Governments (UCLG) Retreat 2025 Last week, I had the honor of attending and speaking at the United Cities and Local Governments
Embracing the Adventure: One lesson at a time
United Cities and Local Governments (UCLG) Retreat 2025 Last week, I had the honor of attending and speaking at the United Cities and Local Governments
Ideas are the seeds of change, but sustaining them is where the real challenge lies. Many young entrepreneurs, change-makers, and community leaders struggle with how
A Student Perspective on Building a Sustainable Future November 25th, 2024, was a memorable day for me, standing out as a day of inspiration, connection,
On November 15th and 16th, 2024, Young and Restless made a bold stride in its mission to empower youth, hosting its first-ever hackathon focused on
The key to seizing opportunities? Being ready when they arrive. That’s exactly how I found myself as a youth speaker at Bloomberg CityLab 2024, in
What a incredible past 3 months for the Young Eye Foundation!! Before I tell you about it, it is important to take you back briefly.
Climate Change Communication and Transparency Workshop The urgency of climate action continues to be an issue of importance to many, effective communication and transparency are
The Young Eye International pod is 5 episodes into its second season and with a total of 13 episodes to date! A huge milestone for
Recently, the University of Waterloo held their annual Waterloo Innovation Summit, this year held at the McKinsey & Company space in downtown Toronto. This one
In today’s rapidly changing world, sustainability has shifted from being a trendy concept to a vital strategy for our planet’s survival. As awareness about climate
In a world where the call for sustainable development is growing each day, it is clear that the need for innovative solutions has become more
February 2024 marked a significant milestone in my journey of self-discovery and community engagement, as I participated in Black History Month celebrations for the first
Black History Month February 2024, my first ever involvement in black history month in any capacity. Not because I was unaware of it, but
One Year Blogging In reality when I look back, I have been writing a blog since the start of 2022, but officially released the
Canada, with its icy embrace, welcomed me on January 15 2022, two weeks after the start of my first co-op role as an International Relations
I think I speak for many people when I say getting a job as a University student is getting harder! Everyone is in the pursuit
The Year That Was As I sit down to reflect on the transformative journey that was 2023, I’m reminded of the experiences, challenges, and
Young and Restless How did we plan our first event in Canada? On November 18th, 2023, the Young Eye Initiative proudly introduced Young and
Many people ask me what the Young Eye is? How is it a foundation? Why is it a podcast? Why have you launched the Young
Failure. A word that carries the weight of disappointment, shame, and fear. But so many people in their different social classes have always said to
Interviewing Dr. Vivek Goel On August 26th I had the privilege of sitting down with an interviewing the president of the renowned University in
My family and I went on an unforgettable 6-day adventure exploring the great cities of South Africa – Johannesburg and Cape Town. Our journey began
What keeps me going? The real question, why do I keep doing what I do despite the obstacles, challenges and uncertainty. The simple answer is
Making a Difference This time I can confidently say we adopted a school, working the community to create an environment conducive enough for learning.
In 2021, I had the incredible honor of being nominated for the prestigious annual top 40 under 40 Vision Group award. This recognition involved a
Preparing for The Great White North Embarking on a new education journey in Canada was a significant step for me in 2022. Although I
6 Steps To Building Responsible Impact The story of Unity Charity, a national charity in Canada founded by the changemaker, motivational speaker and mental
Stay Safe Online How do you spot and avoid getting scammed? My previous blog “Don’t make the same mistake I did” highlighted the story
My Scam Story in Canada Moving to a new country can be an exciting and challenging experience, especially when one has to start from
Applying to universities can be a tricky feat, especially for international students. In my previous blog, I highlighted the first part of this two-part blog
What was I thinking starting a foundation at 17? Well, the genesis of it all is that it started off as a self-initiated project for
My first co-op experience taught me a lot about how to approach interviews and how to get the best out of every interview I do.
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“Nothing worth having comes easy”, my first co-op job described in five words. I applied to exactly 23 jobs in 3 months. Invited to only
Growing up, I had a clear dream – to run down the touchline with Peter Drury screaming my name in the floodlights of Old Trafford
The Canadian visa application process, particularly for prospective international students, can be challenging due to the required documentation and lengthy processing times. If you’re planning
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