Ofec Her nik Itay cohen Guy Gariani

chairman of Israel national student and youth
council
My name is Ofec Hernik, I am 17.5 years old, I live in Hadera and I am in
the senior year of school in the "Amal High School for Arts and Science –
Rav Thomy, Hadera", in the school I study computer science, Arabic and
Biology. two years ago I participated a "shelah" course for young field
guide, and this course was causing me to love trips more than before .
This year I was chosen to be the chairman of the national student and
youth council, the elected body representing all youth in Israel.
I believe that the value of volunteering is very important, this value should
be promoted among the youth in our country. As teenagers we have the
power and the commitment to lead changes in our community and country .
The International Conference "Take the Lead" is a good opportunity to
learn about teenagers' leadership around the world.
Ofec Her nik
Itay cohen
Vice Chairman of Israel national student and
youth council
Age- 17 from metar, Israel
A bit about myself- from the 7th grade I'm part of a organization called
"student and teen council" which is the formal group which represent all
the teenagers in our country.
I was the chairmen of the council in my city, and then I served in positions
at the district council.
At the last year I was general secretary of the national council.
In the last three years I have been representing the Israeli teenagers in face
of media, the Israeli parliament and in front different organizations that
dealing with teenagers and youth.
Today, I'm vice chairman of the National Youth and Student Council of the
State of Israel.
Spokesman of Israel national student and youth
council
Hello my name is guy I'm 18 years old from Haifa, Israel
I'm the spokesman of the national youth council in Israel, the organization that
represent the youth in Israel in front of the Israeli parliament and everyone
who has a connection to the youth of Israel.
My dream is to be the ambassador of Israel in the united nation. To achieve
that dream I'm studying media and public diplomacy. I've been In several
delegations representing Israel, in USA, Germany and the European union and
for me this conference is the next step.
I wish us all the best! Let's take the lead!
Guy Gar iani
Chairman of the legal ethics review board in Israel
national student and youth council
My name is Mor Finkelstein and I was born in 31 in October 1994.
I have been in the student and youth council for 5 years and now I am the chairman
of the ethic-legal committee in the national student and youth council and I am
then chairman of my student council in my school. Also, for two years I guided in
the youth movement "HaNoar HaOved VeHaLomed".
Mor Finkelstein
Chen Philllips
Chairman of Youth and Community Committee in Israel national student and
youth council
Omr y Shukr un
My name is Omry Shukrun, I am 18 years old, I live in Hadera. I am in the
senior year of school in the "Amal High School for Arts and Science – Rav
Thomy, Hadera". in the school I study computer science.
I representative in the student council in my school and in the city council,
in the city council I was the vice chairman. As a person I am funny and have
high conference, I love to connect and to meet new people.
I hope to learn new things about teenagers' leadership around the world at
this conference, enjoy it and meet new people.
Adi Weichhendler
My name is Adi Weichhendler. I'm 17 years old And I live in a small town
next to Haifa, in the northern area of Israel. I am a representative of the
northern district in the national youth council of Israel. I also volenteer in
different projects and events in my town, mostly with young children.
When I was 9 years old me and my family lived for a year in Vancouver,
Canada. I've also been to a summer camp in Montreal. I have just came
back from a delegation to the European Parliament to represent Israel in a
conference with different European and Mediterranean countries that it's
object was to simulate the working process of the Parliament and the
committees. I study biotechnology, chemestry and biology because I want
to be a children's doctor when I grow up. I hope that we will have a great
time in the "Take The Lead" conference in Israel.
Inbar Goldber g
I was born in Jersulem in 29/3/1994. I live in Maccabim and I'm in 12th
grade. I am a vice chairman of the Modiin youth council and a member of
the regional and national youth council. I am counselor in the national
society for the nature in Israel. also, I'm volunteer for several organizations
thet help children with difficulties.
Inbar Katzir
My name is Inbar Katzir, 17 years old, a "Rogozin" high school senior in
Qiryat Ata. In the last 4 years I took part of my city and district youth council
in various positions. I lead and participated in many projects that our council
built: holiday toys for children of scanty means, collaboration with a local
bank branch - the bank funded one of our projects and conducted some
lectures for voluntary teens in regards to right financial management. Anther
Voluntary association that I'm a part of is "Aharay" – an army preparation
program that also volunteers for the local community and for active duty
soldiers.
Rugia Ishmalov
Hello my name is Rugia And I have a lot of things to tell you, but I would try to
shorten. First of all I've got an amazing personality and I'm not ashamed to say
it, I have high confidence, I say what I want and not ashamed of my opinions.
I'm not going with the flow and I am very special in a good way
About things I did. I participated in the delegation be called Diller. Which is
actually a delegation of young people who try to change the world? I volunteer
regularly. I'm very active socially.
I hope to make the best of this conference, to meet as many people and most
importantly enjoy.
Noor Assi
I'm Noor Assi,17 years old, I live in a small village called Kafr Bara. I'm a
student in Amal High School at Taybe. I've four brothers and no sisters.
Actually, I've been particpated in a lot of projects for students like:
Negotiation, ‫שני צדדים לכיכר‬, ect..
There's two expericnes that will always be memorable for me: A leader in
camp, When I made a movie.
A leader in camp was in summer 2010, it was an amazing experience because I
love dealing with kids and making activities with them, it was the best
Summer i've ever had. And the second thing when I made a movie in 2009, it
was extraordinary. I did a movie with a girl (it's about two girls that me in
Internet) and they published it, actually, it was a very successful experience for
me.
Last but not least, I love making the change that I want to see in our world and
making people smile happy.
Aviya Var di
My name is Aviya in 3 month I will be 18 and I living in moreshet, I
study in a religious school- Sde Yaakov. I play basketball 3 years in
the local team, I'm a mashazt that is like a young guide. I lived two
year in Brazil because of my parents work, and I speech Portuguese
Adir Schwar z
Hi, my name is Adir, i live in Jerusalem. I come from a JewishOrthodox home. I'm a high school student in my senior year.
I feel that young people have the capability of making a change.
That is why I've taken on myself to be active where ever I can.
Last year I was elected to the Jerusalem youth and student buddy,
and I run a committee in charge of welfare and rights of youth in the
city.
I founded Israel's largest women's soccer league, where up to 180
young girls from 12 neighbourhoods, Jewish and Arab, around
Jerusalem.
In this program, my goal is to create coexistence from young age
through sport. In addition to that, girls in Israel don't have many
places or opportunities to practice soccer.
I'm active in the youth movement of the religious Hebrew scouts of
Israel, where I've been a counselor in the past three years.
In addition to that, i take part in a program for developing of young
leadership in Israel, called LEAD.
I welcome you all to Jerusalem, and I hope you'll enjoy your stay.
Moaad Mansour
Moaad Mansour a 17 years old high school student from Tira town, I learn physics and electronics at
Amal 1 high school in Taybe, in my free time I watch movies, hang out with my friends, or I do some
workouts.
As a person I am very friendly, I like to make new friends and I like to visit some interesting places, I'd
like to add that I love to take challenges, I love music so much specially House music.
Kor al Reuven
My name is Koral Reuven, and I'm 17 years old.
My hobbies are singing, acting, reading and writing stories and poetry.
Since I was 6 years old my biggest dream was to be an actress – and I started working to make this dream
come true by learning theater at my school and perform on stage in front of students.
I sing in the school choir in ceremonies, nursing homes and hospitals to make those people happier.
I'm a Mashatzit – witch mean young guide –I go with lower classes to their trips and I try to make them
enjoy and have a good time .
People who don't know me will think that I'm shy and quiet, but when I open up they see I love doing
noise and crazy stuff until everyone is laughing !
I know that we will have an amazing time and this 4 days will be unforgettable!
Rotem Alexandr i
My name is Rotem Alexandri. I am seventeen and a half years old, and an elder
sister for two. During the summer I took a very active part in the "tents protest". I
lived in the tents for two weeks and as school started I organized a whole day
about the protest movement.
Meanwhile, I am a counselor in a youth movement of the Society for the
Protection of Nature in Israel. We meet once a week for two hours and once a
month we go on a trip. I do those things (and more) because I believe that only
through education I can change my society.
tal wallenstein
my name is tal wallenstein ,
i am a senior at hadarim high school in hod hasharon.
i major in music (singing and playing the drums) and the jewish low
im athletic,competetive an have high aspiration.
this year i'm running the music amihai-(AMICHAI is a non-profit
organization of severely disabled children that believes that the disabled
children can live as equal members, within the greater community.)
and im an active member of the Students Council.
also i am 3 year counselor in the noar oved,a national youth movement.
my dream is to achieve my goals in life.
Tal Caspi
I'm 17 years old and I live in Har Adar- a small town in Israel
not far from Jerusalem. For 3 years I have been taking part in the
student council in my town and also this year I'm the head of the
cultuer comittee. I'm dancing for 7 years and love reading and I
have a big intrest in cinema.
I'm graduating in the end of this year and my two extended
subjects in school are Arabic and Cinema.
I took part in three international programs : German and Israeli
youth exchange, Polish and Israeli youth exchange and also an
international film festival for teens in which i was a part of the
jury
Dor Bar on
Dor Baron (31.03.1994) Israel
During junior high, I was chosen to the “SHELAH” program (young field
guides) who was a frame work to foster leadership among youth. I was also
chosen as a spokesman of the "Junior Achievement program" (and I won “the
best presenter” on IDC competition. During the high school, I joined the
“Municipal Students and Youths Council” and was chosen as a spokesman of
the council. I was accepted (with other 120 youths out of 4,000) to the ‘LEAD’
program – the "Youth Leadership Development” in Israel. I founded a project
to encourage social activism among youths. Right now i am in my second
year as a host in the “23minutes” youth show, on the “National Educational
TV" on channel 2, writing in the Israeli youths portal “NO-R” and i have a
regular column in the local newspaper “Yarok”.
Omr i Attia
My name is Omri Attia, I am seventeen years old, I am studying in Makif Het
Ashdod.
When i have free time, I playing Basketball with my friends, and playing
computer games, and also my favorite hobby is to play music.
In Addition, I am learning music on the instrument
Saxophone, in the AKADMA Conservatory school Ashdod, and also playing
alone Guitar and a little bit Piano.
Last year i was in Poland, in a Delegation about the Holocaust History
Gal Spiner
My name is Gal Spiner, and i'm 17 years old from Beit Dagan. I
go to Mikve Israel scientific-agricoltural school in a scientific
class. Being involved in the community is one of the most
important things to me and so im always looking for ways to get
involved and make a difference. As of to my relation to young
leadership: for the past two years i've been holding the position
of my school's student council's President. In my spare time i'm
singing in a band (our biggest performance was in Paris, France)
and enjoy reading and playing piano
Lia Rubinster n
My name is Lia Rubinstern and I'm from Gan Yavne, Israel. I'm
in the 12th grade and my major subjects are chemistry, biology
and biotechnology. Also, I'm a part of the leading group in the
center district's "Mashatsim's leadership". In school I take part
in the FRC (First Robotics Comotetion) project and I'm part of
team 3388. I like Anime, singing, volleyball and translation.
Dor on Elbaz
My name is Doron Elbaz.
I am 19 years old and currently doing volunteer work for one year before the
army, in a remedial community for people with special needs.
I have been part of the Israel Youth Award for the last 6 years and will be
representing the Israel Youth award at this conference.
I enjoy listening and playing music, and have been playing the saxophone for
the last 8 years including studying it professionally during high school.
Ron Efr oni
I am Ron Efroni from Netnya, Israel. I was born on May, 21 1994
in Be'er Sheva, Israel. At the age of five I moved to California
(USA) and lived there for eight years till I was 13 when my
family decided to move back to Israel so my brothers and I
could have a chance to get closer to our family and culture.
Moving back to Israel opened my eyes to things I didn’t know
about my own country Israel such as the warm hospitality,
people, friends and amazing places. Once I got back I started
going to Ort Yad Lebovich (Both middle and high school) in
which I joined higher learning classes in particular science
where a specified group of people and I built a Reverse –
Osmosis Machine that turns Ocean water into clean drinking
water using only Solar Power and winning First place in our
Countries Contest. My hobbies include playing a lot of
basketball , and working out and of course going out with my
friends (Movies, Parties, Restaurants). In addition in my future I
plan on pursuing a medical and high tech career by combining
both of the aspects together.
Raneen fr oje
I'm Raneen froje from qalnswa 17 years old , i'm a student at
amal school i major in the medical sciences , byology and
chemistry.
i'm very active socially i volunteer in three association
(etgarem,nerem bshkhonot ) olso volunteer in the human rights
foundation
i'm the English representative at my school i dream to be a
doctor so am heading to study medicine next year.
i believe the the thousand mile verney began with one step so i
try to be much active and much helpful to the community in
order to have a better future .i participated in the negotiation
program and i believe the i have all the qualities to be a leader
am confident and i 'm .understanding and i can and will do what
ever is good to my supporters
i'm very happy to be a part of the International Youth
Conference "Take the Lead" - Jerusalem 2011
Tali Ben Yehuda
I'm Tali Ben Yehuda, 17 years old, from Hod-Hasharon, Israel.
I'm a student in Hadarim high school. Since 4th grade, I'm active in the scouts. In 10th grade I've guided
5th grade girls and in 11th grade I was responsible of 4th grades' leaders. Nowadays I'm leading a group
of 9th grade youth. I train them how to become leaders themselves. It's a very intensive role but I'm very
satisfied .
As a member in the Israeli scout's movement, last year I was elected to take part in the Israeli delegation
to the 22nd World Scout Jamboree in Sweden – a two weeks summer camp with 40,000 scouts from 149
different countries. In Sweden, after I had to explain over and over about Israel, I realized the importance
of hasbara (- Israeli public diplomacy).
Eli Gadasik
My Name is Eli Gadasik and I live in Beer-Sheva, Israel. I have one big
brother. When i was young, I played tennis and participated competitions.
Also, I was playing basketball. 4 years ago I was dancing, and I participated
in big festival called "Carmiel Festival". Im playing on guitar for 6 years, and
I have a band. Year ago, I started playing american football, our team called
"Beer-Sheva Spartans". I participate in "Aharai" movement, preparation for
the army. I volunteer in movement called "Knafaim Shel Krembo", a
movement for children with special needs.
Dor on Shapir
I was lucky enough to take part in unique projects throughout my childhood
and youth:
In 2004-2005, I was a broadcaster of a children news broadcast. I did it once a
week, and had a wonderful time learning about the media. The show dealt
with a lot of things, but focused on things that were interesting for kids and
teenagers. In 2008, I was a camper at ''Seeds of Peace'' camp in Maine, US.
The camp theme is the Israeli-Arab conflict, and every year hundreds of
campers from Israel and Arab countries arrive there to live together for full 3
weeks .I also took part in a Leadership project in Israel called ''LEAD'',
where I have learned about leadership skills and the potential influence of the
young generation .
In 2010, I got a full scholarship from ''ASSIST'' to study in an American high
school for my senior year. I had wonderful time learning about another
culture, while proudly representing my own.
Michael Br unman
I serve in the army as a computer programmer in MAMRAM unit. I am
also responsible for education topics within my unit and the lead singer
of its band. During high school I served as the spokesman of the
Municipal Youth Council of "Hod-Hasharon" and have been an active
member in the High School Students Council. In my free time, I'm a first
year student in computer science for 1st degree and volunteer in "Reim"
Organization (we deliver food for families in need)
Yael Ar onovitz
My name is Yael Aronovitz and I'm 18 years old. I leave in a small
village located half way between Tel Aviv and Jerusalem called Karmei
Yosef. Last year I graduated from high school - my majors were
chemistry and biology. Since I was in the third grade, I participated in
"Maccabi Tzair" youth movement activities. This year I chose to
postpone my obligatory army service for one year in order to take part in
yearly volunteering program. In this year I am living and volunteering
daily, with nine more friends, at "Hadassim" boarding school for children
who can't live with their parents. In weekends I enjoy to spend time with
my family and party with my friends
Or it Sultan
My name is Orit Sultan, I'm from Ramat Gan, Israel. I'm seventeen years old and I'm a part of youth
organization called "Mashatzim". There, I'm a part of a guiding team. Through the year we meet once in
two weeks and go on trips and tracks where partice outdoors orientation and navigation, camping
principles and help kids to discover and improve themselves. what I like most about it is that we believe
in youth guiding youth. So we pass on values and codes of behavior to one another as we learn to cope
harmonically with the nature and meet from a close look our homeland.
Gavan Mager
My name is gavan mager. Im from modiin,18 years old. Until now I was the chrman
of the youth consul of modiin macabim reut and establish a new project that called 'tav hadimion' (sign of imagine) and some more activities that I took part in .
This year im a student at "mcinat nhacshon."
Mcina means to take a break from your life, after school and before the army for
one year. The purpose is to expose yourself to subjects like leadership, volunteering,
preparation for the army, Zionism, Judaism, Joint steering.
Tali Ben Yehuda
I'm Tali Ben Yehuda, 17 years old, from Hod-Hasharon, Israel.
I'm a student in Hadarim high school. Since 4th grade, I'm active in the scouts. In 10th grade I've guided 5th
grade girls and in 11th grade I was responsible of 4th grades' leaders. Nowadays I'm leading a group of 9th
grade youth. I train them how to become leaders themselves. It's a very intensive role but I'm very satisfied .
As a member in the Israeli scout's movement, last year I was elected to take part in the Israeli delegation to
the 22nd World Scout Jamboree in Sweden – a two weeks summer camp with 40,000 scouts from 149
different countries.
In Sweden, after I had to explain over and over about Israel, I realized the importance of hasbara (- Israeli
public diplomacy).
Ben Ben Ami
My name is Ben Ben Ami; I'm a 17 year old student who lives in Kiryat Atta. I study at the Leo-Baeck Education
Center .
I take part in a very unique program called "the Israeli Youth Award"- it’s a program for those who care about
their lives and the world they live in. The program involves 4 main parts - going on trips to learn about your
country, doing sport to keep a healthy body, leadership training and volunteering in the society .
I'm one of leaders of a group in my school called "Tzvet Havay" an entertainment group. We go to hospitals,
residences for disabled, old age home, and the Battered Woman’s Shelter, etc. and just create fun! , We sing, we
dance, we dress in costumes, etc .
I also took part in other delegations before- an exchange program to Germany, guiding in a reform Jewish camp in
London, co-existence program called "Friends Forever" in the US, and a journey to Poland.
Gal Rubin
My name is Gal Rubin. I'm 18 years old,and I live in Raanana, Israel. After graduation, I decided to do a year of
service before the army. Year of service is a year of volunteering for the community in all sorts of different frames
- the framework which I volunteer is the Israeli Scouts movement, which I take part of it since I was 8 years old. I
am the head of a leading group which consists of representatives from the israeli scouts movement and do year of
service like me, from all over israel.
I'm very active socially, I was playing five years on the saxophone, love going out with friends, sports, traveling,
and most important i love my family.
Eyal Segal
Hello everyone!
My name is Eyal Segal, and I live in a small city at the outskirts of Tel Aviv. I am
active in both CISV(an international organization, founded on the aim of achieving
world peace through cross-cultural understanding) and Mashatzim( An Israeli youth
movement founded to educate youth about both field-life, the Israeli nation and social
activism). I love the Israeli land, and I really like to travel around it's historical and
cultural sites, and I especially like hiking and backpacking (so if you plan to stay in
Israel after the conference, or come back some other time - I'm the one you should
talk to!). On my free time I like to listen to music(Mostly Heavy Metal, Hard Rock,
Rock'N'Roll, etc.), and I play the guitar (electric guitar, mostly). I am passionate about
cultures, and I love discovering new ones! I am open minded about ethical costumes,
food, music, faith, and I really enjoy cultural diversity. I would like to see your
culture as well, and would love to show you ours! I am sure that you will find that we
are all the same .
I am waiting forward to meet you!
Mor e par ticipants for m this countr y:
1. alon reichman
7.
mor or gal
13. noa einhorn
2.
na`ama ben shimon
8.
anees bishara
14. maya goldin
3.
avia halevi
9.
hadas sin mendel
15. bar yakovi
4.
lior ben avi
10. amit chudiker
5.
adar yohanan
11. shai herskovitz
6.
guy shashoa
12. shai cohen
16. liza shtivi
J asmin Maier
I was born on the 30th of August in 1992 in Vienna. I can speak German, English, Italian and
Spanish. In 2010 I finished school and began to study International Development at the University of
Vienna in autumn 2010, I am in my third semester now. In the last two years of my school, I was the
head boy of the school and coordinating and organizing school events as well as planning and
solving conflicts in every day school life. Since 2010 I am part of the youth advisory committee of
the UNESCO Austria. I have also been part of the organizing team of the European-North American
Conference on Youth Participation in September 2011.
Mr s. Gor dana Kolić- Lenuzzi
Mrs. Gordana Kolić-Lenuzzi is member of the Youth Council, the counselling body of the Government of the Republic of
Croatia.
The Youth Council is a intergovernmental, professional and counselling body oft he Republic of Croatia with the task of
participating int he coordinating of implementation and evaluation of the National Programme for the Youth.
The National Programme for the Youth is the strategy adopted for the period 2009-2013 and the planned tasks are implemented in
the departmental institutions.
Some of the activities of the Youth Council:
- Participation in adoption of the Acts on Youth Councils
- Participation in preparing of the National Programme for the Youth
- Participation in awarding of the annual award for the youth “Get Involved”
- Participation in marking in the International Year of the Youth
Dr . Rober t Kreibig fr om “Land und Leute e.V.” - ADULT PARTICIPANT
Our association “Land und Leute” work in the area of education and cultural exchange.
We are a little NGO and independent from political parties.
We develop projects for young people on historical, ecological and cultural topics.
10 years ago we began to reconstruct an old synagogue in a little town between Berlin and the
Baltic Sea, called Röbel. We finished this work in 2006: Now, in Roebel, there is an
education center for students and teachers with an exhibition about the “History of Jews in
the area of Mecklenburg”. There are also facilities, where seminars and classes can be held,
as well as a small hostel, where the participants or other guests can be accommodated. The
heart (Main building) of the “Engelscher Hof” is the old synagogue from 1831.
We organize projects as a possibility for young people to develop and grow social abilities
along the lines of ideas of Kurt Hahn and other reform pedagogues.
Since 2007 every year we have guests from Israel in Roebel. The last historical project with
german and israelian students was about a famous physician Albert Salomon, who was born
in a Jewish family in this town in 1883.
www.engelscherhof.de
Ir ene Gonzalez fr om Atlantic Gewaltopfer hilfe gGmbH - ADULT PARTICIPANT
The initiator of the project is a Jugoslawien war veterane. In the intension to heal wounds of war and
violence, he bought an old 2nd world war battle ship, a “Kriegsschiffkutter”. The ship is a place for
adolescence and young adults with experience of violence mostly in the family and home. Some of
the youngsters have continued the circle of violence and have become criminally involved
themselves .
The youngsters work on the ship. The experience of being part of a group that is dependent on each
other, and is accomplishing a common goal on renovating and rebuilding the ship is a new
experience for most of the young people. Being on sea, with a ship, that they worked on,
experiencing nature and it`s force, and the dependency on each other, is a main aspect of the project.
As a psychologist, I attend the development, the processes and challenges of the young people and
the project as a whole.
www.atlantic-jugendhilfe.org
Br igitte Kather - ADULT PARTICIPANT
Since 2006, Vice Principal of the Nelson-Mandela-State International School, Berlin, Germany
Main subjects: French, History, Politics, School Development
Since 2010: Board member of the Berlin section of the German Association for Civil Education
(DEGEDE-Deutsche Gesellschaft für Demokratiepädagogik)
2002- 2007: Coordinator in the Berlin Section of the nationwide School Development Program:
Learning and Living Democracy
1989 – 2006
Pedagogical Assistant in the Memorial of German Resistance against the NS, Berlin
Head of several international projects, i.e.:
From Resistance to Democracy 2001- 2006, in cooperation with: Université of Toulouse,France;
Université of Rzeszow, Poland; John-F.Kennedy-School,Berlin, Germany)
2008: “Les regards croisées” – 90th anniversary of the end of World War I - A German and French
Students’ Research project
2009 – 2011: “Le Regard des Autres” – Young Europeans and their approach to the IsraelianPalestinian Conflict.
Since 2011: Cooperation between “Le Regards des Autres” (Berlin) and “Brooklyn Bridges to
Bethlehem , New York.
Articles:
1.
Teaching Remembrance, Berlin, Hrsg; Christoph Wulf, Berlin 2008
2.
“Civil Rights and Democratic Education”,” German Resistance against the NS”,” Memory in Progress – “ – Three
Units for the AJC-Program: Hands across the Campus, Berlin, 2008
3. “Zwischen Inklusion und Exklusion: Juden in Deutschland und Frankreich heute – Beobachtungen eines
europäischen Wandels”, In: Europäische Bürgerschaft in Bewegung, Delory-Momberger et al., Münster, 2011
Nick Sebald - ADULT PARTICIPANT
since 2008 - Student of the Nelson-Mandela-School
since 2009 - Active Member of the Student Group „Le Regard des autres „ Views of Others – at the Nelson-Mandela-School:
Active Participation and several researches, lectures through the following group acitvities:
2010September 1st : International Summerschoo, Neustrelitz, Germany:
Ernst Bloch - Das Prinzip Hoffnung ,2010October, 7th-14th ,
Study Week in Marseille with Students of the Lycée Montgrand, Marseille: Differents views- differents perceptions
La France, l’Allemagne et le livre de Valéirie Zenatti: „Une bouteille dans la mer de Gaza“- Le conflit isréalo-palestinien sous
l’angle des deux jeunes .
,2011January, 23rd – Feb.1st
Study Week in Israel:
Center for Humanistic Education, Lochmot Haghotaot Adam-Institute, Jerusalem
Institute for Democratic Schools, Tel Aviv
,2011January, Actor in the Theatre Play: „Hidden Children
,2011March, 15th International Conference – The View of Others – Humboldt-University, Berlin
Organized by NMS-Group: The Views of Others _ Le Regard des Autres.
Lina- J ohanna Exner
I was born on the 26 August 1992 in Berlin, Germany as the first daughter of Carola Exner and Friedhelm Exner. Both my
parents had grown up in the former GDR and work as a social worker and a plumber. In 2000, my little sister Felicitas was born.
At this time I went to the local elementary school in a neighbourhood in the outskirts of Berlin. During my six years of
elementary school I attended dance classes and played piano .
In 2005 I started High School and began to learn Spanish. In 2008 I had an internship in the German Bundestag (The German
Parliament) for two weeks, which I enjoyed very much and became interested in politics. I always were tempted to do an
exchange year in the USA, so I applied for the Congress-Bundestag scholarship (also known as Parliamentary-PartnershipProgramme). Luckily I was chosen to get the full scholarship which is especially for young pupils who are interested in politics,
for a year abroad .
After various preparation weeks with an exchange organisation called YFU, I finally flu to Billings, Montana to attend High
school there. In 2010 I graduated from Billings West High School with an honorary degree .
During my year in the US I was very much devoted to a class which was called Genocide. As we talked about various horrible
mass killings all over the world, we got the chance to go to Washington DC to visit the Holocaust Memorial Museum. For me as
the only German student this was a very touching event as we got to talk to a Hungarian women who survived .
In the US I lived with an older couple, which became my second family and I found many friends .
Back in Germany I decided to go to the Nelson-Mandela-International-School to get my German High School degree. As my
mayor classes I decided on politics and English.
Since my exchange year I am very engaged into the exchange organization YFU (Youth for Understanding). I have been a team
member for preparing future exchange students this spring .
Last school year I took part in a school play, which was called Hidden Children. It was showing different stories of Jewish
children during the time of the Holocaust and telling their stories. We as a group were honoured by the fact that we were able to
perform the play twice at the New Synagogue in Berlin.
In fall 2010 I took part in a play were hundreds of student did a simulation of the European Parliament to explain the actions and
procedures of it.
Since this school year started I am a member of a club called Israel-AG. I am very happy to get the chance to come to Israel,
because it has always been a dream of myself !!!!
I will graduate from school in spring 2012. I have various ideas what to do afterwards. I am hoping on a place at a university in
Sweden or the Netherlands. I am also applying for a programme to spent a year abroad to work for cultural organizations.
Leonar d Wnendt
since 2008 Student of the Nelson-Mandela-School
2010Jan.- July Study Semester in Egypt and Israel
since 2010 - Active Member of the Student Group „Le Regard des autres „ Views of Others – at the Nelson-Mandela-School
:Several researches, lectures during the following group acitvities:
2010September 1st : International Summerschoo, Neustrelitz, Germany:
Ernst Bloch - Das Prinzip Hoffnung ,2010October, 7th-14th ,
Study Week in Marseille with Students of the Lycée Montgrand, Marseille: Differents views- differents perceptions – La France,
l’Allemagne et le livre de Valéirie Zenatti: „Une bouteille dans la mer de Gaza“- Le conflit isréalo-palestinien sous l’angle des
deux jeunes .
,2011January, 23rd – Feb.1st
Study Week in Israel:
Center for Humanistic Education, Lochmot Haghotaot Adam-Institute, Jerusalem
Institute for Democratic Schools, Tel Aviv
,2011January, Actor in the Theatre Play: „Hidden Children
,2011March, 15th International Conference – The View of Others – Humboldt-University, Berlin
Organized by NMS-Group: The Views of Others _ Le Regard des Autres.
Alexandr a Hufnagel
I am 18 years old and live in Nuremberg. With regard to youth
leadership I had the possibilty to assume responsibility and to
engage in our human rights group in school, where I represented our
school for example at a lecture at the Holocaust Remembrance Day.
For this lecture our Human Rights group was awarded the "Karl-HeinzHiersemann-Award" for its commitment to fight against right wing
radicalism, discrimination and racism and to further peaceful
understanding and democracy.
In September we took part in the International Nuremberg Human
Rights Award ceremony, met with the prizewinner Hollman Morris from
Columbia and organised "Meeting Points" where we discussed with
internationally renowned Human Rights activists.
But I am also active in the European organisation FACE, which
organises yearly youth meetings in different European countries. At
these meetings the participants discuss about their future in a
united Europe and help creating this future actively.
Furthermore I am a trained leader of our paramedics at school. In
this role I am responsible for the schedule, trainings for new
paramedics and the maintenance of the medical devices.
David Ber gmann
My name is David Bergmann, I'm 18 years old and a student at E.T.A. HoffmannGymnasium in Bamberg. I have always been interested in journalism, so I decided to join the
student newspapers editorial staff. I also helped to edit the annual school report in the years
2009 and 2010.
I have recently organized a health camp together with school colleagues, in which we
motivated younger students to lead a healthier lifestyle. There I acted as a manager and
supervisor and learned to arouse their interest for that topic.
I'm very enthusiastic about the prospect of this conference and to meet and work together
with young people of all culture and nation.
Fer dinand Elhar dt
I am 18 years old and live nearby Munich. I am interested in foreign countries. Therefore I
have participated in various school-projects. In the year 2008 I took part in a cultural
exchange project to Kazakhstan for two weeks, in which we dealt with the problem of
forced deportation in the second world war. We did interviews with witnesses and created
an exhibition about our impressions.
Three years later, in March 2011, we realized a new project. By a student exchange we went
to Thailand for four weeks. The purpose of this project was to learn about the culture and
people of a very different country. We lived for two weeks in a village of the Karen, a SinoTibetan language speaking ethnic group which resides on the Thai-Burmese border. My part
was to produce a documentary film about our stay in this village and the life of the Karen.
Apart from my affinity with traveling I like to take pictures and to film.
I am looking forward to the International Youth Conference.
Regine Lor enz (head of Ger man delegation)
I live in the city of Nuremberg in Bavaria, Southern Germany. On the background of its
history during the National Socialist reign of terror, the City of Nuremberg feels particularly
committed to human rights. It therefore adopted the motto of "Nuremberg – City of Peace
and Human Rights" and established a municipal Human Rights Office which organises
Human Rights activiities in co-operation with various partners. My school, the SigmundSchuckert-Gymnasium, a grammar school of about 950 students is one of those partners. I
teach English and French, co-ordinate the UNESCO ASP net activities and run the human
rights group. I am also co-founder and President of the non-profit and independent
European Youth Organisation FACE (Federation of Associations of young Citizens of
Europe), whose main aims are to promote European citizenship, to further tolerance and
respect and to invite young people from presently ten European countries to take an active
role in the creation of their future in a united and peaceful Europe www.face-europe.com.
ELENA DELLE SITE
My name is Elena Della Site, I am 23 years old and I am from Italy. I know English fluently
and basic German. Italian is my native language Some of my educational history involves in
The Roma University – fifth year of the faculty of law – and in Istituto Santa Guiliana,
Rome,Italy. Over the years I did and will keep doing so many youth activities such as being a
part national delegation of Catholic Students Movement - Fidae, going even in the territories
of Georgia and Azerbaijan, for the implementation of a collaborative project with local youth
and communities with the Papal Nuncio of the Holy See. On June 2010 I joined the MY
SUMMIT 2010, in Toronto, Canada, on the part of the university delegation. My work
experience include a collaborate with "Education and freedom", a monthly magazine,
focusing on relations of the book of international politics.
Camilla Tr ombetti
My name is Camilla Trombetti and I live in Italy. I am 22 years old. My desired employment
includes politics, diplomatic career and international cooperation. I did my High school degree in
“San Giuseppe De Merode” Institute about Italian literature, maths and physics, history, biology,
philosophy, Latin language, English literature and Religion. I am currently learining Law, history,
economy and sociology in University “Roma 3”, Political sciences – international studies.
Although art is not included in my graduation course, I have a very creative and artistic vein. I
mainly acquired my social skill during my semester in Australia. I learnt to solve problems and to
relate with different cultures, but most of all I learnt how to make friends on the other side of the
world. Nowadays I am working as a Organising secretary. The purpose of my job is to create a
meeting between different enterprises and these new brilliant professionals, and the setting is
obviously the “campus". My mother tongue is Italian. Also I know English very well and basic
French I’m now attending a French course, because I want to improve this language in order
realise my dream of diplomatic career.
Matteo Pedini
Place of birth:
EDUCATION
2009 – present
Genoa, Italy
Attendance of Genoa’s University, Informatic Department
“D’Oria” High School of Classical Studies Genoa, Italy
“Vittorino Da Feltre Institute” Middle School Genoa, Italy
ATHLETIC RECOGNITIONS
 Waterpolo player in a Italian team: “Andrea Doria”.
 Attendance of Swimming Course for “Swim Instructor’s Licence” to be issued by FINA in
Genoa (2009/2010).
FOREIGN STUDY
 Over the years I've been in five foreign study camps about various subjects such as:
English (England and Bulgaria), volunteers work (Finland and Israel) and military training.
ACTIVITIES
 Scout troop Genoa 16 – volunteer activities
 Catechism group at Catholic Church of Carignano, Genoa
 Member of a rescue team of Italian Red Cross (PIONEERS)
 Member of a Underwater rescue team of Italian Red Cross (OPSA)
HOBBIES
 “Parkours”
 “Soft Air”
 “Computer Video Games” (or X-Box games)
Activities In Isr ael
i'm here in Israel with an italian and israelian project(the association is MODAVI ONLUS),me and
another volunteer from italy are working in the kibbutz Megiddo,in a farm,with people who have
mental and physical problems. we have to stay here for 10 months, right now we have more 3 and a
half months.
We are doing the civil project, that is an alternative of doing the military service, because in italy is
not obligatory, and it's long 12 months, 2 in italy,and 10 where your project is. I choose israel
because i already been there, but for a short time (2 or 3 weeks)
2004 - 2009
2001 - 2004
Gior gio Rezk
My name is Giorgio Rezk, I am an Italian boy and I am 21 years old. I attend
the Faculty of Political Science at “Roma Tre” University, I am
matriculated at the International Relations course.
I actually work at a non governmental organization that promoted
voluntary and international cooperation.
I love politics and good cooking.
Rajamanickam Rashmi
Rajamanickam Rashmi, a Gold Awardee from Chennai, is a dancer who is skilled not only
in Latin American Dance but also a State Level Yoga Contest winner. Moreover, she is Table
Tennis player and also has experience in Shot-put and Discuss Throwing. Out of the many
forms of Community work she’s involved in, helping actively to run an Orphanage as well as
organizing regular Blood-donation Camps are a couple of her laudable services. Exploring
Caves has been a good Adventure trip which she undertook as one her Adventure Journeys.
As part of her Residential Project, she had been actively involved in helping and conducting a
survey on the single mothers in a few villages.Being an ambassador, she would like to ensure
that the world has a right perspective of India, and most importantly she’d love to meet
youngsters from all over the world, and learn a lot from an international platform.
Anshuman Bhar gava
Anshuman Bhargava, from The Doon School-Dehradun is a Gold Holder who is passionate
about basketball and art. He is a member of the Trophy Squad in his school as part of his
Service. He believes that partiicpating in social projects have allowed him to see the true
problems in India and he looks forward to attaending the Israel Youth Conference to become
a leader, make new friends and contribute to The Award in India. He is certain that as an
Ambassador at the Israel Conference, he will be able to present his views as a potential youth
leaders, represent the country’s spirit and interact with culturally diverse youth.
Onkar Singh
Onkar Singh, a Gold Aspirant from Guwahati is skilled in Electronis media and is also regularly involved in Horse Riding.
Apart from his hobby and physical exercises, he also loves the mountains and trekking up to Sandakphu, the highest point in
Bengal, has been one of his memorable Adventurous Journeys. Working with and helping the residents of the Moran Blind
School is a passion of his which is a part of his Residential Project.
According to him, the sharing of ideas during the Conference in Israel is really crucial for him because with the new ideas and
experience, he would be able to deliver better services and results in his school as well as to the Award Programme itself.
Anwesha Ghosh
Anwesha Ghosh, a resident of Kolkata, received her Gold Award in 2011. She had taken up
art work as her Skill Section and enjoys oil-painting and sketching. She’s also a Football
player and also pursued Karate as part of her Physical Recreation, and pursued her work
towards spreading awareness regarding the importance of literacy as part of the Service
Section. She also had been a mentor and supervisor for a Camp to complete her Residential
Project.
According to her, the Award Programme has helped her understand the needs of others, and
she strongly feels that being an ambassador, she would be able to know the different
communities better and work towards a common goal.
Mor e par ticipants for m this countr y:
Michael - ADULT PARTICIPANT
Zhantuyakova Aiganym Kanatovna
Date of Bir th
Achievements
Hobbies and
Inter ests
Life Cr edo
November 2, 1991
1. ‘Ust-Kamenogorsk Youth City Council’ Deputy, member of the
Reserve Staff of the Republic of Kazakhstan Youth Parliament in
Astana;
2. Head of «Zhas Otan» People’s Democratic Party Branch at the
Faculty of Law;
3. 2004-2009 – the President of the School Self-Government;
4. 2008 student of “Nur Otan” Personnel Reserve School;
5. March 2008 – participant of the Distance International Scientific
Practical Conference on Ecology in the USA (San Francisco).
6. Was included into the Book «East Kazakhstan Region Gilded
Youth 2008»;
7. February 27, 2009 – the 1st Prize in Interuniversity Student
Scientific Practical Conference on Youth Policy dedicated to the 10 th
Anniversary of “Nur Otan” People’s Democratic Party, UstKamenogorsk, East Kazakhstan Region;
8. May 2009 – the 1st Prize in the International Scientific Practical
Conference in Greece, History Section;
9. Was included into «Шыгыс дарындары» (East Gifted Young
People) Book in May 2009;
10. Was joined into the Book «100 Best Students of the Eurasian
National University Faculty of Law» (2009-2010)
11. Annually got prizes at city, regional and republican scientific
practical conferences on ecology and history, Russian and Literature
contests, at different intellectual contests;
12. Won International Germany scholarship of the Fond after named
K. Adenauer in may 2009.
13. Took part in seminar of exchange experience about “Youth
Immigration” in Germany, April 2011.
1.
Having courses on Psychosomatic Analysis several times; reading
books (historic, philosophical, psycological, political, detective stories);
swimming - regularly; sport clubs – regularly; folk dances; writing
poems.
«To be higher than petty troubles, nobler than evil, stronger than fear.
Don’t allow yourself to have even a shadow of worry. Think of yourself
as about a good person and demonstrate it to the world - not with loud
words but with great deeds».
Miriam Boxber g
Miriam Boxberg
Delegate of the Netherlands
Law Student at The Hague University
I grew up in Germany with dual nationality, Dutch and German, since birth. In 2009, I moved
to The Hague, the Netherlands to pursue my studies in International and European Law. After
I graduate, I aim to pursue my studies in the United Kingdom or the United States. My dream
is to work for the United Nations or an international court one day.
I love to travel, learn languages, and have fun with international people.
J elle Kr anenbor g
My name is Jelle Kranenborg. I was born in Zwolle, a small city in the Netherlands in 1994 on
November 17th. I still live in Zwolle. I am currently attending the Carolus Clusius College. I
live with my mother Roline, my father Jan Otto and my little brother Pieter.
As for my interests, I like to play sports, especially playing field hockey and tennis. I also like
to read, and to go out with my friends. Furthermore I am a volunteer for UNICEF, one of the
things I do for Unicef is selling postcards before Christmas.
I am interested in society and politics, that’s one important reason why I applied to become a
young participant for the conference. In addition, I believe that the opinion of youth is
incredibly important, because we will lead the world in the future.
Lieke Poir ot
Hello! I’m Lieke Poirot and at the time of the conference I will be 17 years old. I’m from the
Netherland and I live in a city called Zwolle. I have a father, mother and two younger
brothers.
I’m attending the Carolus Clusius College and hope to pass my exams in may 2013. My
hobby’s include reading, traveling, meeting people and doing things with my friends. I’m
really interested in politics and society. I’m participating in the youth council of the
province of Overijssel. Last may I became chairman and we, as council, are thinking of
ways to make the youth in Overijssel excited for participation in politics and we want to
make them understand how important it is to speak out loud. Also we inform de political
parties about what the youth finds interesting and important.
I wanted to participate in this project because I believe that we are the future leaders. I find
it important that we let them hear our opinions and that we listen to eachother, think of
solutions together and over all have a great time!
Lucia Over pelt
I am Lucia Overpelt and I live in the Netherlands. I am 19 years old, and I
live in The Hague with two good friends. I study International Public
Management at The Hague University, which is an English programme
with people from all parts of the world. In this programme I have until now
learned a lot about all facets of globalization, public policy, human rights
law, sociology and the skills to write papers. I am very internationally
orientated, but I am also very Dutch. I like the people, culture, cities and
especially the food.
I very much look forward to discuss future leadership and the creation of
cooperation between them in a stable and peaceful environment. I believe
that cooperation between future leaders should be promoted by enabling
critical education for all. The main goal to achieve in this conference is to
discuss how future leaders can create a platform of dialogue in which a
cooperative environment can be created.
Theo Br andsma - ADULT PARTICIPANT
Mor e par ticipants for m this countr y:
Mr s J anieke van den Heuvel
HELEN .D.TEGHTEGH - ADULT PARTICIPANT
State of Origin: Benue
Local Government:
Buruku
Nationality:
Nigerian
JOB EXPERIENCE: June 1991- till date
Organization/Present job: State Ministry of Youth and Sports Makurdi Benue State
Position:
Principal Youth Dev. Officer
Grade Level:
1221
Responsibilities/current schedule of duties: Desk officer on Youth Award Scheme.
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Coordinates activities on Youth Award Programme at the Ministry level.
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Facilitates workshops on Youth Programes as organized by the ministry or the state /National
Youth Award office.
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Identifies need of registered Youth Organization and provides capacity building activities to
achieve the MDGS.
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Coordinates the activities of all section as assigned by the director.
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Secretary of action committee on HIV/AIDS.
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Develops necessary links with schools, plan and encourages formation of Youth Clubs.
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Encourage Youth Vocational training and Youth apprenticeship scheme.
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Assist in planning and organization of periodic seminars, workshop and conferences.
•
Assisted and registered youth organizations that fight against Examination Malpractices at the
divisional level.
•
Writes and submits reports to the Ministry.
Fr ancis Tyonongo Mbashinya - ADULT PARTICIPANT
Local Govt. Area: Konshisha
State: Benue, Marital Status: Nigerian
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION.
O Level SSE
WORKING EXPERENCE
Elected Councillor Wailomayo Council Ward 1999-2002
Deputy Leader Makurdi Local Government Legislative Council 1999- 2002
ORGANIZATION /POSITIONS HELD
Chairman, National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) Benue State 2010 —Date
Chairman, Benue State Youths Caucus 1998
Parish President and Deanery Vice President - Catholic Youth
Organization of Nigeria (CYON) 1997 —2003
President, Ultimate Youth Club of Makurdi (UYCM) Benue State 1998 —2002
Member Legion of Mary St Theresa’s Parish Makurdi
Member, Young Christian Workers
Member, Performing musicians association of Nigeria (PMAN) l3enue State.
Member Youth Choir
Secretary Benue Youth Network 2003 —2007
Have served in different capacities in all the organizations
OTHERS: Farming, Creative Writing , SPORTS: Football and Table Tennis, HOBBIES: Writing
Reading and Fishing.
Mor e par ticipants for m this countr y:
Suleiman Daniel Musa
Fr ank Mbashinya
Somyo J ustin Doka
Mr J o Mari Hier as
Ms Angelica Mor ales- BAylon
Mar ia Popova
My name is Maria Popova, and i'm 18 years old. I am from Moscow, Russia, i have been
taking part in the Internatioanl AWARD program since autumn 2009 and I have got both
bronze and silver standards. I am a very sociable and friendly person, i love to meet new
people and make friends. If You want to know more information about me, feel free to ask
and i shall reply to all of your queries.
Mor e par ticipants for m this countr y:
Miss Natalya Var tiaynen
Mr s Nadezhda Kr upnova - ADULT PARTICIPANT
ASAD HASSANALI
I'm Asad from Singapore and I'm 19 this year. I love to try doing new things; the thrill and
adventure that comes with doing new things never fails to dazzle me. Other than that, I am
your average kid who likes to read, play sports, watch tv and hang out with family and
friends.
Mor e par ticipants for m this countr y:
Dr Kian Pin Ken ONG - ADULT PARTICIPANT
Piyanee Pr akonwittaya
Experience : Studied Chinese in China during 15-25 October 2007
Studied Chinese in China during 8 March – 13 May 2008
Studied English in Australia during 26 March – 23 April 2011
Education : Studying in Kasetsart University Laboratory School Kamphaeng Saen Campus
Educational Research And Development Center
Kittanet Sir itir aset
Exper iences:
- An exchange student to Plattsmouth High School, Plattsmouth, Nebraska, The United States of
America 2010-2011 school year with Youth for Understanding International Exchange Program.
- Youth Volunteer for Sunday morning service at First Presbyterian Church, Omaha, Nebraska.
- The chairman of Youth for Understanding International Exchange Program Thailand #13
- Plattsmouth High School Drama Club
- The chairman of Circle of Friend Club at Plattsmouth High School.
- Omaha First Presbyterian Church Youth Group fundraising trip for the Central Plain flood relief to
Minneapolis-St.Paul, Minnesota.
- Volunteer cooking and serving foods for homeless and poor people in Omaha Metropolitan area.
Education
- Kasetsart University Laboratory School Kamphaengsaen Campus Educational Research and
Development Center, Nakhonpathom, Thailand. Class of 2012 (Grade 12)
- Plattsmouth High School, Plattsmouth, Nebraska. (2010-2011 Junior Year Grade 11)
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Chanikar n J ariya- amor nvet
Date Of Birth : 2nd September 1994
Experience : Attended “Asian young leaders convention” in Singapore in 11-18 August 2010
Education : Studying at Kasetsart University Laboratory School Kamphaeng Saen Campus
Educational Research And Development Center in grade 11
Pachaya Chansukho
Date Of Birth : 4 November 1994
Experience : Attended “Asian young leaders convention” in Singapore in 11-18 August 2010
Education : Studying in Kasetsart University Laboratory School Kamphaeng Saen Campus
Educational Research And Development Center
Mor e par ticipants for m this countr y:
Mr s Patama Tangtiang - ADULT PARTICIPANT
J oshua Diamond
My name is Joshua Diamond and I live in London, United Kingdom and I am 17 years old. I
represent the Jewish Lads' and Girls' Brigade (JLGB), and nationwide Jewish youth
organisation, in fact the oldest in the UK. I am a youth leader there and work with children
aged 8 - 16 and I also play a big part amongst other young leaders ageing from 16-18. My
main responsibility is to be in charge of over 20 young leaders in my area of the country. I
have been a member of this organisation ever since I was 8 years old. Last summer, I was
part of a team that led a summer camp for over 300 people (including an Israeli delegation). I
am also completing the final, Gold level of the Duke of Edinburgh's Award - which is the
equivalent to the Israel Youth Award.
I attend a Jewish school in the North East of London called King Solomon High School and
I am in my final year before university. Currently, I am taking Spanish, Religious Studies
and Geography. I am hoping that next year I will attend university to study Geography. I am
an active member in the local Jewish community and I love to join in. This conference is
my third time I have visited Israel. I have always felt a connection with this country mainly
because of the religious connection but also because of the variation in landscapes, its
modernity mixed with its fascinating history and how it has grown into being an important
part of the world in little over 60 years of existence.
One of my favourite hobbies is to play and watch football (soccer) and I am a massive fan of
my team Arsenal. I am really proud to be British and what they do for the world. I am really
looking forward to the London 2012 Olympics which brings the world right to my doorstep
next year. I am thoroughly looking forward to the International Youth Conference and
meeting many new people from around the world and learning new things about youth
leadership.
Sacha J ohnstone
My name is Sacha Johnstone, I am 17 years old and am from London, England. I am a
member of the Jewish Lads and Girls Brigade (JLGB) and I am the current national VicePresident of the youth forum, where I assist the president in leading a team of over 50 young
leaders around the country.
I am currently studying for my A-Levels in History, Spanish, and Religious Studies at King
Solomon High School. Furthermore, I also currently hold the position of Head Boy, leading a
team of over 30 prefects and setting setting an example for, and representing over 900
students.
I am also a very keen magician and have been for some years. I perform professionally at
parties and other events in my spare time as well as being a member of the young magicians
club.
Shan Fazal - (breaking walls)
Shan is working hard creating music with his band "4 White Walls". His view on the
upcoming Conference is, "It's exciting and reassuring that as 19-20 year-olds we can show
that we take change seriously. We can take the lead and not stop."
Fabienne Muntu - (breaking walls)
Fabienne is an Honor student at Plattsburg State University where she is majoring in
Political Science and minoring in Sociology. "I am proud to be apart of something so
spectacular as to this conference. The youth of today may pave the way for the youth of
tomorrow. We can inspire change."
Ryan Smith - (br eaking walls)
Ryan will attend New Rochelle College in New York in the spring of 2012. Ryan is eager to
attend the Conference because, "I'm excited to share our knowledge and experiences with my
fellow delegates while learning from their insights and lives."
Fr an Tar r - (br eaking walls) - ADULT PARTICIPANT
Fran is a writer, artist and educator. For fourteen years she was the Education Director for the
Women’s Project and has been Education Coordinator at the prestigious Atlantic Theater
Company since 1995. Under her direction the WP program grew from 2 schools in 1995 to 80
schools by 2008; the Atlantic’s Students & Educators program continues to expand each
school year. Staring in 2006 she has volunteered to lead playwriting/performance workshops
in Bethlehem, Jerusalem and Grbanga City, Liberia. In 2008 Fran created fran tarr
productions llc dedicated to “Giving voice to teens surviving chaos and conflict.” Her first
documentary bethlehem to br ooklyn: br eaking the sur face (2009) was an Official Selection
at the 2010 Hoboken International Film Festival and is working with the renowned teacher
development program Facing History and Ourselves to become the case study for their post911 tolerance curriculum. Her second documentary project (2011) br ooklyn br idges- to
bethlehem & back and br ooklyn br idges- oh jer usalem follows three inner-city Brooklyn
teens who travel to meet with their peers in Bethlehem and Jerusalem. Using words to combat
and describe their daily struggles, they discovered how a grassroots movement can empower
the lives of children living in chaos and conflict. br ooklyn br idges' positive response has led
Fran to create br eaking walls - a social activism writing/performance program.She invites
you to review her body of work at www.frantarrpro.com; her outreach online
magazine Speak Reach Peace Out at www.srpoutmag.com, and her YouTube Channel
at www.youtube.com/user/frantarr11?feature=mhee