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YxY Anniversary 2023 - There Was A Time…
There was a time...
An idea of a youth by a youth was born
An idea that consolidates fragmented education systems that were torn
An idea that brings transformation in learning environments and system
With voice, with action, with hope, with unity, we make it our anthem
In the realm of time, the dream said ‘ignite’
Sparkle a beacon of hope, make it glow bright
Since its launch, years have gracefully unfurled
Nurturing visions of goodwill for this sacred world
Hear the symphony of voices tuning the soul to freedom
With steadfast hearts and minds that embrace the wisdom
No other story can curate the experiences holding our glory
No other worry can disorient the synchronous energies from victory
Through the journey, youth get the chance to lead the way
Powerful transformative knowledge unveils the radiant ray
That empowers the mind and ignites the might
To visualize the future of our deepest longing in vivid sight
On this anniversary we acknowledge that
The years have been of purpose, passion and drive
Communities have been built, empowered, transformed and they thrive
Through embodiment of love, we celebrate this anniversary
It wasn’t in vain that the inception was nurtured in a nursery
We celebrate the legacy YxY has built in this noble quest
And managed to unite inspirited souls in a woven nest
In the glocal hubs
And in the weaving labs
Weaving Big dreams, small dreams, all dreams in the tapestry of life
Youth by youth showcase with unwavering devotion
Touching lives differently with profound emotion
Inspiring, empowering and giving a voice year after year
With an embrace of diversity in communities far and near
This special day blooms, shines and appreciates your existence
In each passing day we have grown and flourish because of your presence
We honor the paths your journey has set us onto
And given us warm embrace and tender touch too
We commemorate your journey of co creation
That you weave with love, kindness and co-elevation
To the youth you’ve become a treasure to cherish
Inspiring them to reimagine the future they dream to accomplish
Happy anniversary! Our lungs out we cheer
In our hearts you have inculcated something dear
And we express our joy and love with hearts so sincere
Happy Anniversary YxY! We are here because you are here!
There was a time
And in this time, there is time!
Time for Youth by Youth
By Wilson O.
Written By
Wilson Oding
Wilson Oding is a painter, writer and poet born in the floody planes of Kano Settlement scheme in Nyanza Kenya and later moved to Rusinga Island of Lake Victoria. He is an activist who photographs and writes about environmental conservation, education and youth leadership. He got recognized for his radical poem on plastic revolution called 'Wake Earth' in 2021 after the poem featured in the website of the FlipFlopi Project. Wilson attained his bachelor's degree in Linguistics, Media and Communication from Moi University in 2022 where he was an active journalist in the student press, The Third Eye and The Communicator. Upon graduation, he volunteered his services at Kithoka Amani Children's Home as a way of full filling his desire to belong to a family and escape solitude. His femtor (mentor) during this time was Prof. Karambu Ringera who introduced him to a scholarship program that helped him resume his university studies after dropping out for three years. He is passionate about education and is currently weaving communities to co-create and coelevate by radically reimagining transformed systems in education as YxY activist.
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