Monday, 28 December 2009 | posted by Matt_BC
Global Youth Summit 2009, WEF Davos 2010
What was your first reaction when you found out you’d been chosen to go to Davos?
I was really excited and humbled! I smiled and jumped around a few times. Then I had the urge to buy a massive suitcase so that I could stuff in all the other 54 Changemakers and bring them to Davos with us because I miss them and they all deserve to go just as much.
What are your hopes for Davos?
I hope that the youth's voice in Davos is one that world leaders would be willing to listen to and begin to base their decisions on.
What are your fears for Davos?
Perhaps my biggest fear is that I would forget to get across an idea that another Global Changemaker had.
In which area would you want to see more youth engagement?
It would be wonderful to see youth passionately involved in any area, really. The youth's voice is powerful enough that regardless of which field it finds its way in, it would have a significant impact. I believe that's what our world needs.
How can you make this happen?
A branch of the CAP I'm currently working on with some Changemakers actually focuses largely on using the media as a tool to influence the mindsets of teenagers about poverty issues. Apart from this, however, I believe that passion is contagious and so if we as Changemakers are able to convey our passion through our words and actions we would be able to collectively encourage youth engagement!
What will the world look like in 2050?
That's a tricky question. What I envision is a world with all the technological means to carry out nearly any task. I believe that the main issue would be regulating the use of technology to ensure that they are used in poverty, climate change, and all the different areas we're involved in.
If you become the new UN General Secretary, what would be the first thing you’d do?
I would push for more monetary support to be given to NGOs and launch a program similar to Global Changemakers but without an age restraint. This would be the best starting block to make changes immediately.
What quality do you like most about yourself?
Hahaha, this question is really hard to answer! I would probably say that an attribute I have that I would like to maintain is that I'm quite an open-minded listener who's willing to remodel an opinion based on new information.
If you could invite three historical figures for dinner, who would they be, and why?
If you bump into Bono or Queen Rania in the elevator, what do you say?
I would use the '27 second pitch' technique! I would also tell them that I admire their dedication to charity work and hope that they would continue to use their influence to reach out to more individuals.
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29 December 2009
More power to you Carmina! I have all the faith in the world in your ability to be a great representative for the GCM’s!! I’m intrigued by your CAP…snap! Mine’s the same as you may recall from GYS4!!!! I have some ideas I’d like to run by you on ‘positive media campaigning’, ‘the role of the media as a democratic institution’ and ‘reflecting on the media 21 yrs after the cold war and 10 yrs into the 21st century’. Feel free to give me a shout if you think this material would aid you, otherwise…break a leg in Davos!!!!!!!
29 December 2009
Wonga! We haven’t spoken since GYS! How have you been? =) Thank you so much for your kind words.
Yes! I am very much interested in hearing your ideas. Maybe we can have a Skype session with the rest of my CAP group to hear them? I’ll send you a message through Facebook once my college apps are over to schedule one. I believe the next GCM post is going to be my CAP blog entry so feel free to tell me about any of your suggestions after reading it! Let’s work to revolutionize the media positively! =)
29 December 2009
great carmina!
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I know you will surely represent us well!
We are all with you. Never be afraid or never have doubts about yourself. We will always be standing next to you
Again, I know you will do great. My best wishes are with you.
Best of Luck…
30 December 2009
Great Carmina!
Great ideas! I am really looking forward to see you in Davos - Cold Davos will be much more warmer with you there.
See ya!
João
30 December 2009
Sakubona,,,,,,,,,,,,i love the way you answered the question,,,,and i know most definitely this is what you will do in DAvos,,,,,,i am right behind you,,,with lots of support,,,,More power to you Carmina,
Lots of love form Zim,,,,,i know you will do us proud,,,,
Gilmore
8 January 2010
Ganbattee Carmina!
I am 100% positive you will ROCK Davos forum! And you don’t have to worry about forgetting our gcms’ ideas, cuz I’m gonna bombard you with my own at least :p
Ummm, so okay here’s the thing. I didn’t know you were working on poverty relief in terms of media! you see, I am really interested in using media as a form to fight climate change, and encourage social entrepreneurism. So I hope you give me some tips and updates about ur CAP
Aishiterruuuu <3
Ashlee