Young rebels get international view on ‘Leadership For Life’
A STRONG contingent of Cork teenagers attended Foróige’s Leadership for Life International Youth Conference in Kildare.
The 15 from Cork joined 250 teenagers from India, the USA and Ireland to learn how to become leaders in their own lives. During the week-long conference the teens learn crucial life skills such as empathy, decision making, communication skills, critical thinking and team-work.
Seán Campbell, CEO of Foróige, said “The Leadership for Life programme enhances the vision, passion and idealism of young people by teaching them key leadership skills and challenging them to use these skills practically. “Great leadership is grounded in respect and the ability to inspire. During the week these young leaders uncover the greatness within themselves and their own unique leadership style.”
As part of the week-long conference, the delegates met inspirational guest speakers including Dil Wickremasinghe, Social Justice and Mental Health Broadcaster, Journalist, Activist & Social Entrepreneur ; Sinead Kane, first blind person worldwide to run seven marathons on seven continents in seven days and who is the country’s first legally blind solicitor.
Mairead McGuinness MEP, and Adam Harris, who founded Aslam, a community organisation supporting people with Autism also attended. THE Rylane Community Park Association will host Rylane Village Fete this Sunday.
This is Rylane’s first village fete and it looks like a great day is planned.
There is a parade of local clubs and organisations, a dog show, Donkey Dung Lotto, egg tossing, Pets Corner, Tractor Building, Kids Play Zone, plus the All Ireland semi final on the big screen, live music by the Hillbillies and much much more.
It’s a day not to be missed for the whole community.
All proceeds from the event will go towards the new community park.