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" People say you can't change the world. But you can change people. "

Clemantine Wamariya

Change The World

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" The idea of somebody suffering is really painful to every human. In our collective language, we all too often see those who are suffering as a victim to be pitied, to be feared, and even sometimes to be despised. I want to redirect that narrative. "

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" There are a lot of great people everywhere. And there are also a lot of not so great people. "

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" To the young girl who fails to see opportunities around her: Awaken the intellectual curiosity within you. Go on, search for those opportunities and chase after them! Because when you are curious and in 'search mode,' you will meet a lot of people and learn, and when you find opportunities, you will be exhilarated rather than overwhelmed. "

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" When you receive an education, you pass it on. "

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" My formal speaking career began before a group of 10 third-graders. We drew pictures of my home in Rwanda. I told them about my mother's huge garden and our mango tree. The lessons I taught were simple. Play nicely. Take care of plants. Take care of people. "

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" Never allow other people to classify you based on your past and current circumstances, where you were born, your experiences, your gender, or your race. "

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" I am not a refugee. I sought refuge for many years, but the word 'refugee' does not define me. It just limits me and puts me in a box. "

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" We are all neighbors. Be kind. Be gentle. "

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" Being kind to myself helped me deal with people who thought less of me and thought they were better than me. "

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" Being able to connect with other humans is something I've done since I was little. "

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" I want to create or be a platform for people who have been labelled as a victim. I'm not going to be their voice; that's their voice. I want to allow people to voice their life beyond labels. "

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" My experiences have shown me that when an opportunity bigger than you comes along and you feel unprepared and doubtful, it is important to permit those emotions and let that energy drive you and inspire you to move forward. "

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" I want to tap into everyone's senses, to touch on our human sensibility. "

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" There are millions of people, refugees, who have experienced the same conflicts and struggles I did. They have the same potential to defy the odds and achieve great things. "

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