Dear Amazing Earth Hero
You deserve an A because you're an Awesome Earth Hero
By Siyo's Thought Bubbles
In the wide web of human experiences, “firsts” have always held a special allure — a beautiful blend of excitement and trepidation, a certain kind of anticipation and uncertainty. There is an undeniable energy that comes with a “first,” a good sort of anxiety (if that exists).
In 1999, the UN made it a thing to raise awareness about the challenges and issues faced by young people worldwide. The youth, often hailed as the leaders of tomorrow, have a unique blend of passion, creativity, and resilience, and this is why International Youth Day exists.
For AIESEC in Nigeria, as a youth-centered organization, celebrating International Youth Day is a testament to our recognition of the youth’s pivotal role in building a better tomorrow. Like I’ve said before, who would we be if we did not celebrate the people who make us who we are? So, it comes as no surprise that we will be having an event to do just that. We only apologize that it’s taken this long, but you know what they say: better late than never.
Each year, International Youth Day has a special theme that highlights different things important to young people's development and well-being — things like education, employment, mental health, gender equality, climate change, and more.
International Youth Day 2023 is themed “Green Skills for Youths: Towards a Sustainable World.” It reminds us to reduce, reuse, and recycle; it reminds us that this is our world and if we want to love living in it, we have to love taking care of it. Personally, I love that because how can I tell people to go outside and touch grass if I’m not taking steps to make sure the grass is still there?
AIESEC Nigeria’s first International Youth Day event holds in it the promise of igniting a flame that will illuminate the path for countless others to come.
Before we sign out, we have some really cool super suits for the Amazing Earth Heroes (in case you’re wondering who that is, it’s you 😀)
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The Superheroes Among Us
When you hear the word “superhero”, what comes to mind? I bet it’s the picture of a man in a blue and red costume with chiselled abs, a cape and an S on the chest. It could even be a woman in an armour-like costume, wicked boots and a rope by her waist.
All superheroes have one thing in common. They arrive just in time to save the day. They are humanity’s last line of defence in the face of crisis, and they live a life of servitude in the knowledge that without them, we would all be in grave danger. They often say profound statements like, “with great power comes great responsibility”, which is why many of them go about their duties without demanding any form of payment — just gratitude and vibes.
Unfortunately, these kinds of superheroes only exist in the cinematic universes of DC and Marvel. This isn’t to say superheroes don’t exist, though. They do, and I had the privilege to speak to some of them over the past week.
These individuals may not have cool superpowers or flashy costumes, but they possess something greater. They possess the willingness to make an impact in the communities around them and positively impact the lives of others.
It wasn’t easy convincing them to allow me to reveal their secret identities, but in the end, I succeeded. Meet three real-life superheroes living among us.
John Esho, aka Superman
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