
Welcome to the “We are the World Blogfest” (#WATWB ). The #WATWB was inspired by a simple conversation about how all the negativity on social media was weighing on us. Wanting to make a difference, we decided to try to do our part to infuse social media with all the good stories that are out there. We hope to share the stories that show kindness, compassion, hope, overcoming challenges and in general, the impressive resilience of the human spirit. For every dark, negative story out there, there is a positive, heartwarming story that will add some light and lift the human spirit. The last Friday of every month bloggers will share their stories led by five co-hosts, this month’s co-hosts are Sylvia McGrath, Mary Giese , Shilpa Garg, Sylvia Stein, and myself, Belinda Witzenhausen.
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“We must teach our children to dream with their eyes open.” ~ Harry Edwards
Sadly, in our society teens are often mislabeled or their abilities to change the world greatly underestimated. Meet these three teens who are dreaming big, changing the world for the better and giving us hope for the future.
Mexico’s Dafne Almazán, a child prodigy, at 16-years-old is the world’s youngest psychologist and teacher. Dafne’s mission is to ensure other gifted kids get an education that helps them use their gifts and exceed their potential.
At 12-years-old, scientist Gitanjali Rao from the United States’ is using her skills to find solutions to Flint, Michigan’s water crisis.
Perhaps, the best known, Sweden’s 17-year-old Greta Thunberg, climate change activist, has become a household name inspiring young and old alike to fight for the environment and do all they can to prevent climate change. These teens prove that age is just a number.
The goals of these young people are impressive. I wish them well on continuing their positive paths. Thanks for sharing and being a part of #WATWB
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I agree, makes me feel like I have been slacking off lol. Thanks so much for stopping by and for your constant support of #WATWB🤗 Wishing you a wonderful weekend!
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The youngsters are our future … and omgoodness what bright young minds we have in or midst. Thanks Belinda, lovely and hopeful post for #WATWB and thank you for co-hosting.
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They are such a source of hope for the future. ☺️ Thank you so much for stopping by and for being a part of #WATWB.
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All of these young ladies are an inspiration to not only their peers, but to the world. Dafne Almazán is simply amazing with all she is learning, has learned and all she does for other child prodigies. Gitanjali Rao has been a gift to the City of Flint and I expect she will be a leader in the world of science for years to come. I imagine Greta Thunberg is on everyone’s radar, but that does not diminish what her determination has done for the worldwide focus on climate change. She talked about speaking the truth in this area, which would be a great step forward for us all.
Thanks for sharing these stories, Belinda!
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They are indeed inspirational! Sadly many young adults get dismissed or deemed disinterested, these young ladies are definitely changing that. I find many of today’s teens much more socially, environmentally and politically aware than many generations before. There is definite hope for the future. Thanks so much for stopping by and for being a part of#WATWB. Hope you have a fantastic weekend!🎃😁
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Same to you, Belinda! I hope your weekend is glorious and happy.
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Hi Belinda – you’ve highlighted three amazing youngsters … I hadn’t heard of Dafne or Gitanjali – but they’re obviously very high achievers for their communities and countries, while Greta – is pretty well known – there’s a film about her …that I’ll be seeing in a week or two … take care and stay safe – Hilary
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They are all pretty brilliant and indeed impressive. I had heard about the movie please let me know what you think of it. Thanks so much for stopping by and for being a part of #WATWB. Have a fantastic weekend, stay safe and be well!☺️
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Will do … but lockdown might interfere … I’ve booked 28th Nov … enjoy the weekend and stay safe … and well … xo
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I love this. And I love Greta and so glad to see the younger gen becoming rising stars. 🙂
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While it is true that the kids are our future, we are the present. We should teach them with our own actions rather than just words.
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Agree! Thanks so much for stopping by! Have a great week!❤️
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These youngsters truly prove that age is just a number when it comes to making this world a better place. They are so awe-inspiring. Thanks for sharing about these change-makers, Belinda 🙂
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These kids are going to take it home for us, Belinda!
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I agree, they are the bright stars of the future!❤️ Thanks so much for stopping by and for being a part of #WATWB. Hope you have a wonderful week! Be well and stay safe.☺️
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You, too, Belinda. 🙏
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