I joined GNRC when I was only 12 years old. It was the first time I heard about interreligious dialogue and my first approach in this kind of initiative to protect children rights.

Following years, I began to get more involved in different activities promoted by GNRC in Colombia. After eight years, I'm almost finishing my professional career, and the main reason why I decided to study Political Science, was the desire to work toward a fair world and a safe place for everyone. GNRC gave me the opportunity to learn about peace building, empowering youth leaders to make specific changes in their own society regardless their religions, culture, or tradition.

I'm so grateful and proud for this chance, because after last years I'm absolutely sure I'm not talking about future or dreams, but about facts, results, and mobilization of many youth that are aware of their power to make good changes with values, but specially right now! because this is about the present, and they are all this and more.

Ornella Barros (20)
GNRC Youth Leader, Colombia