It all started with a headache. A headache that turned into pain in every part of my body. A pain that has stayed with me since I was 9 years old for every second of my life. I was always known as the girl who always missed school. Every time my friends would come and sleep over, they would joke that my room was built more like a pharmacy than anything else. For 11 years, I didn't know what was wrong with me. My disease remained undiagnosed. How do you fight something you can't see? How do you fight somethi ...

Child Development & Education - The Lego Foundation reports that over 60% of children globally have less than one hour of unstructured play daily [1] - The World Economic Forum predicts that by 2030, creativity, emotional intelligence, and adaptability will be the top three skills needed in the workforce [1] - Play strengthens the prefrontal cortex, which is responsible for critical thinking, decision making, and problem solving [8] - Research from Harvard Center on the Developing Child shows that play builds a stronger executive function, focus, self-control, and emotional regulation [9] The Importance of Play - Play is not a distraction from learning but the foundation of it [1] - Play cultivates creativity, emotional intelligence, and adaptability in children [1][3][4][5][6] - Through play, children rehearse life skills, express themselves, experiment, and learn resilience [6][7][13] - Play is a right, not a reward, and the beginning of learning [13][14] Call to Action - Prioritize unstructured time for children to move, feel, imagine, and express themselves freely [14] - Advocate for play at home, in schools, and in policy rooms [14]

I was belittled. I was small and I was abused to what I thought was beyond repair. Yet you see me here today on this stage in front of you all as strong as I can be.I rebuilt myself and I know in my heart that I need to tell my story. Bullying is one of the most dangerous acts of abuse. And I was stuck in a position where I either went home and got bullied online or went to school and got both physically and mentally bullied.There was only one person to get me out of that corner and that was me. I was fortu ...

Weiri strive, persist, insist, become. Okay, we even manifest it in red dripping colors. Scary, isn't it.But my insistence today is that quiri does not have to end in the negative. It must be a positive ending. Easily the earliest recorded incidents of quicher might be when Jacob was going back.I hope all of you know the story of Jacob with his two wives and he had to pass through where his brother Esau was holding forth. He sent his wives across the river Jabok. You can verify it.Genesis 32:22-32. And he w ...

Core Message - The pursuit of perfection can be a hindrance to creation and impact [2][3][4] - Imperfection and mistakes are inherent in the creative process and in life [14][17] - Impact and inspiration can arise from unexpected sources, even from perceived flaws [10][11][13] Creative Process & Art - The speaker initially sought perfection in various skills but became discouraged by not achieving immediate mastery [3][4] - The speaker's art was initially disliked by themselves, but they continued creating [7][8] - The speaker's designs, though considered flawed by the speaker, inspired others [9][10][11] Impact & Inspiration - A message from a fan highlighted the impact of the speaker's "messiest" artwork [10][11] - The speaker realized that perfection is not necessary to make an impact [13] - The speaker encourages others to share their "messy lines" because they might be exactly what someone else needs [18]

We've all had our moments where we felt we were reading someone else's script. We took a bow, said our lines, and play a part that wasn't even our own. Hello everyone, my name is Tangero.Well, that's not really my actual name. That's the name of the character I'm cosplaying as. As you can see, you might have recognized him from the anime Demon Slayer.Well, moving that aside, I'm here not just to talk about my individual role, but all the roles and characters we act out in our daily lives, not just by instin ...

I met a girl um I think this was some two or three months ago. Her name is Jama 16 years old. We got talking actually knew her parents and then from knowing her parents I went to her house and we go talking because they wanted me to influence her, make her do things better and all that. And then I found out that she spent six hours every day on Instagram, on Tik Tok, and all social media platforms. And then in my head I thought when she's she would have gone through over 20 to 40,000 different faces of peop ...

This is not just a ball. To many here, this is leather and stitches. But to me and to many young people in this room and around the world, this is a passport.A passport that has taken me from the dusty beaches of Enongu of Usoka to the cozy and rosy classrooms of FIFA UEFA to boardrooms to boardrooms where multi-million Nai Several sponsorships were negotiated and today it has brought me to you to this bed. When I was young, football used to be just play. Football used to be fun. It used to be joy.Football ...

Overcoming Stereotypes in the Entertainment Industry - The speaker shares personal experiences of facing stereotypes in the Nollywood film industry due to her background [3][4] - The speaker initially tried to hide her identity to avoid negative judgment but later embraced her authenticity [4][7] - The speaker highlights the importance of self-belief and not letting others' perceptions define one's potential [9][25] Personal Growth and Development - The speaker emphasizes the need for continuous self-improvement and expanding one's knowledge and skills [12][14] - The speaker encourages individuals to flip negative narratives and use stereotypes to their advantage [11][17] - The speaker stresses the importance of patience, perseverance, and maintaining integrity in the pursuit of success [18][21] Identity and Authenticity - The speaker advocates for embracing one's unique identity and background rather than trying to conform to societal expectations [8][13] - The speaker warns against losing one's authenticity in the pursuit of success, as it is not sustainable [14] - The speaker encourages individuals to define themselves through their actions and abilities, not through others' perspectives [25]

Key Issues - Snap judgments can be made in just 5 seconds, influencing opinions and potentially impacting someone's day positively or negatively [1] - Cyberbullying and social pressure contribute significantly to youth suicide rates in Australia [5][6] - The stories of Emma, Charlotte, Dolly, Adiel, Ella, Scarlet, and Khloe highlight the real-world consequences of bullying and mental health struggles among young people [4][5][6][7] Statistical Data - Suicide is the leading cause of death among young Australians, with over 87% of these tragedies occurring in those aged 14 to 17 [5] - In 2023, suicide accounted for 185% of all child deaths in Australia [13] - In 1997, youth suicide rates for males peaked at 236 per 1 million, while females were 62 per 1 million [12] - Over 38% of young Australians have experienced a mental health disorder, with body image concerns playing a significant role [10] - A Butterfly Foundation survey found that one in three teenagers in Australia feels dissatisfied with their body, and over 90% are worried about their appearance [14] Call to Action - The report emphasizes the importance of making those 5 seconds count by sending messages of support, standing up to bullies, and reaching out to friends [15][16] - Encourages proactive change to rewrite the future for young people struggling with bullying, mental illness, and social pressure [15][16] - Highlights the potential of kindness to rewire the brain and the impact of even a 5-second moment of encouragement [14][15]