How has YFCI influenced you?

[Zach]

Dear all,

We are asking this Founding Week, how the Youth for Change International website, forums, and organization has influenced your life, way of thinking, and view on the rest of the world.

Your testimonials will be displayed on a special page during YFCI Founding Week, which will be from November 25th, to December 2nd.

Please post your responces in this thread. Lets make this a successful FOUNDING WEEK 2007!

Zach

[ViCtoria*]

Hello hello. I can say how it has influenced me in terms of career choices. I had wanted to study literature since the 4th grade, but changed my views to Sociology (maybe Political Sciences, not sure yet) when I joined the site I was determined to help in some way to our present generation. Knowing that there is hope and there indeed ARE people of about my age that care means the world to me.
So thank you . Yay*

[Ranjith arun]

The most important thing is,

YFCI has given me hope that We can still change our world in to a better place and all that we need is a heart to care for, help for, do for.
I was ignorant about the problems that affect our earth, for a long time, Now YFCI got me thinking. I do worry about People's sufferings and aspire to help mankind n our planet.
I am able to anlayse varied views of youth among the world and that gives me innovative ideas about how possibly we can better things that happen. We should develop ideas in to solid plans which will certainly "MAKE THE CHANGE".


I have always wanted to be part of an organization that actively helps the world in some way and I am happy that i have come to YFCI.

Believe me, It is so nice to have like-minded youths gathering and talking on an issue,
If i do something in my life to help our mankind and earth, that is mainly because of YFCI and my comrades here.

I am proud to be a part of YFCI.
we are the "leaders of tomorrow, Making the change today".

[Zach]

Thank you Arun and Victoria! I added them to the page, and it will be published during Founding Week. Thank you!

[harisstavr]

Before I become a member of the YFCI, I thought that youths just talk and talk and talk.... They don't want to make a difference! After becoming a member of the YFCI I finally understood that youths CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE, by expressing their opinions and discussing. This can really help, because youths are the future, we are the future, because they will be the world leaders in the next few years.
The YFCI changed the aspects of my life, made me believe that there is a chance to change and inspired me for creating the UYCW with the help of Sam.
YFCI, I would really like to ...
THANK YOU!

[darkme]

It totally changed the way I look at things. Made me hopeful for a better future seeing that we have many people from all around the global who are interested in bringing a change. It also made me see that we can make a difference no matter how small the act is.
I've gained alot of good friends.
I learned that if we came together as one regardless of our differences we can totally rock this world

[SoHuda]

Through YFCI I have learned so many things and it gave me a chance to meet great people!
Also discussing important things and what's happening in this world!
It made me care more for the world.. and I just want to see that YFCI is a great place to discuss any matter and it's a great place to make a change and have fun while doing that

[Zach]

Thank you guys! I added them Great job!

[gemini]

YFCI has influence me in a positive way. It opens my eyes to the rest of the world and give me a chance to hear what is happening in the different parts of the world. It gives you an opportunity for your voice to be heard as a youth and to make a change. It changes my prospective in terms of how I look at things and make just want I go out there and continue to do my best for those in need. I have learn alot and grow through YFCI.

[alyssamilanofan]

YFCI has influenced me to spend more time helping others. In a way I got more aware that for further education I want to do something helping other people, like social studies or psychology. I've learned a lot about different issues and I'm continuing to learn. YFCI is a great mixture of different opinions and it's made me see the logic and reason behind other people's opinions and why they have them. Also at YFCI you can state your opinion and it's respected even when other members don't agree, they're respectful towards your opinion or theory and accept your view.
I always post here with a lot of joy and I've met wonderful people here at the boards. YFCI is now a part of my daily life.
I now believe strongly that we as the leaders from tomorrow can do a better job than leaders are doing right now and it's all because of organisations as YFCI making others aware of the problems and allowing people from all over the world to come to a solution and creating more of a world unity because people of all different 'religions', 'races', 'genders', come together to make this world a better place for everyone.

YFCI has influenced my hope for this world and has given me a more positive outlook on the world and our future.

[Zach]

Thank you Jenny Great job!

[AK]

I feel words would not be enough to describe the immense positive ways in which YFCI has influenced me. It's been almost 2 years since I joined YFCI and I can definitely say that interacting with all the people at YFCI from different parts of the world, different cultures and religions and most of all, of different viewpoints, has made me a significantly rational, sensible and tolerant person.
Above all being one of the staff members, I have gained valuable experience and knowledge while handling the varied responsibilities in the organization. YFCI has given me a platform to express my thoughts, add my voice and to take action in our own right. I can't thank YFCI enough for giving me ample opportunities to utilize my capabilities for contributing to positive action. I'm extremely grateful to everyone at YFCI, for reposing their trust in me, giving life to my ideas and being such great friends.
YFCI, for me, is not just a youth organization - it's a ray of hope that we can make a difference, it's a group of genuine friends with common aspirations, it's a responsibility, it's a blessing (for me)...it's a significant part of my life and I'm proud to be a part of it!

Thank you YFCI!!

That's my testi about how YFCI has influenced me.

[Zach]

Thank you Anu for submitting!

Today is the publishing of all the above responces. Thanks to all who answered the question. If you still want to add your answer, I will add them to the page in the future. Go here to see the page:

www.freewebs.com/youthforchange/influenced.htm

Thanks,

[alyssamilanofan]

thnx Zach looks great!!

Karma's up

[Zach]

Thanks Jen

[alyssamilanofan]

you're welcome

[harisstavr]

An old, though great, topic in this boards we almost forgot.

Especially for the newbies, HOW HAS YFCI INFLUENCED YOU?

[marihab]

YFCI has influenced my life in a very weird way...Before that I thought that nothing could be done in order to improve our living...But through YFCI I finally found the way to express my thinking, my ideas and soul searching....

At last I realised that youth can be responsible for theis actions and ready to change the world!!

Thanx' YFCI....!

[ViCtoria*]

That's an awesome reflection, Maria! YFCI has also helped me realise that there are like-minded people as me in the world who can and will do their best to improve the world!
Have a karma !