The world's demography is quickly changing, and there has been one defining factor: the percentage of young people has been growing. In tandem, the number and magnitude of human challenges has increased, and this has led to rethinking of how we actually tackle human development challenges. Engaging young people in addressing these issues is one of the most important strategies.
So, we usually look for the meaning of life at one point in time or another. It usually involves finding out what you want to do in life; a purpose. Well, I more often than not get myself pondering the same issue; I finally came to such a simple conclusion: do what you love, take risks and try out things.
If there is something that I cannot give up now, then it must be growing up at this age and time. There are many interesting things which are taking place, and they are all epic in nature. The most defining events for me are those concerning efforts to restore the environment and rethink the whole concept of development. In this special series, Bridging the Green Divide, I will explore various aspects which are being addressed, and others that need to be addressed, in order to bridge the Green Divide.
Peace is indispensable for the well-being of any society. The events of the aftermath of the 2007 General Elections in Kenya are all too vivid, and a repeat of the same is not fathomable by any means.
Starting April 2012, Eirik Jarl Trondsen, a Kenyan resident, will climb Mount Everest - the tallest mountain in the world, to hoist the Kenyan flag, and a message for peace. This is a momentous gesture, and it is my sincere hope that this message will reverberate across the country. I will keep you posted on this blog, and on Facebook, as I am running the online campaign for this project. Here is the Facebook link: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Climbing-for-peace/109565445818958
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