Youth Peace Network 2010 Participants

Shoshana Edwards: Jamaica

My name is Shoshana Edwards and I represent the Kingston YMCA of Jamaica. I'm looking foward to making new friends this summer and gaining a greater knowledge to become a better leader in my YMCA. At my YMCA I teach arts and crafts in the Special Life-Coping Skills Program that aids mentally challenged adults to earn an income outside of the mainstream workforce.





Putra Simanjuntak: Indonesia

By the daily experience, exercise, and reflection about world relationships, I am looking for the deepest meaning of peace; how to understand it, share, help others around me to realize peace is coming. So may the of spirit of peace be with us.







Viktor Melnyk: Ukraine

During the YPN program I am looking forward to develope my leadership skills in our multicultural YPN team, I am also looking forward to getting the practical experience of working in the YMCA camps of Greater Vancouver.








Chan Kim Lui: Hong Kong

My name is Raise and I came from Hong Kong. I have worked as a camp councilor in the YMCA of Hong Kong for the past 2 years. I am looking forward to meet all the people from different countries, and know more about them. I love all the YPNers here including Karena & Britny, we have already developed a deep friendship. I believe in peace.






Francis Mlay: Tanzania

I am a teacher in one of the shcools runned by the Tanzania YMCA, know as St. Margareth Girls Secondary School, which is located at Marangu in the Moshi rural area. I am also a youth wisemen representative in Tanzania and a chairman in the environmental club at my school. I am looking forward to learn more about peace making, how to take care of children, and different modes and techniques used by Canadian schools. I want to lean about the Canadian culture and environmental conservation, and share my experiences with the other YPNers because I know each person in the world has different potential in their life, which could help me to build a strong and sustainable club in preparing future leaders in Tanzania and the world at large.


Esther Wangui: Kenya

My name is Esther Wangui from the Kenyan YMCA. I work as a youth leader in Nyeri, which is in the centreal province. This summer I intend to share my country with my fellow youth and children, and learn what they are doing in their countries. I look forward to having lots of fun especially on the outdoor adventure sports. I hope to meet new friends, build networks, and above all become a global citizen!!!





Pebbles Sanchez: Philippines

Mabuhay! I am Pebbles Sanchez from the Philippines. I am a youth volunteer of the YMCA in Quezon City. I have been the chairperson of the Youth Volunteer Workers' Group and have lead many programs and activities at my local YMCA such as the annual Hi-Y Student Leaders Conference , the Red Triangle Forum, the Seach for Outstanding Campus Journalists, and the Young writers and Talent Olympics, among others. I am so excited to learn and share about peace, global education and culture. I can't wait to gain new experiences and meet wonderful people during the YPN.




Anastasiya Velenets: Belarus.

Hello to everyone!! I am Anastasiya Velenets from the "blue eyed" Eastern Europe country - Belarus. I'm representing my local organization, YMCA Brest, as a chairperson. I am looking forward to sharing ideas, energy and a postive mood with all of the YPNers. I'm also looking forward to creating inspiration to begin  to build an international youth peace.
With love, Ana





Marina Savioli: Brazil

I am looking forward to the intercultural exchange, making new friends, getting to know Vancouver, learning about everything the YPN has to offer, improve my english, and develop skills like leadership while having fun.








Feng Situ: China

My given name is Feng and my family name is Situ. I come from China. My YMCA is located in Nanjing. I am so glad to participate in the YPN program. It's so exciting! You can make a lot of new friends here and many good eperiences for peace. I want ot pass more challenges, especially languages. I also want to build a very firm friendship between all the YPNers.






Caiaphers Mulenga: Zambia

I am so glad to be able to participate in the Youth Peace Network this year. I am looking forward to learning more about the intercultural communitaction exchange, and volunteering at the summer camps in Vancouver.








Sofia Drucaroff: Argentina

Hi! My name is Sofia, and I am a volunteer from the YMCA of Argentina. I am here in Vancovuer with a great group of people and we are having a great time all together. My hope for this experience is to learn many things, to grow as a person, and to bring more peace to my life and then transmit it to the people in my country. If we all work together we can build a better world. Join us!





Danny Schoenyl: United States

My name is Danny Schoenyl and  I am from the United States, representing the YMCA of Illinois. I am extremely excited to be apart of the YPN program, learning more about different cultures and experiencing a sense of peace and understanding among a global community. Its a wonderful experience for us to grow as individuals and together as a whole.






Jhon Moncada: Colombia

My name is Jhon J. Moncada and I am from Colombia. I am a volunteer of the ACJ-YMCA Cali. During this program, I hope to learn many things about peace and culture, global education, and conflict resolution. When I return to my country I want to share everything that I have learned.







Anton Surej: Sri Lanka

I am looking forward to developing both my leadership and language skills. Further, I hope to build up partnerships among the different YMCAs overseas.








Natalia Hernandez: Mexico

I am looking forward to learning many fun activities, sharing our cultures, building strong relationships, and developing teamwork to improve my skills as a volunteer for the YMCA of Mexico.








Maguette Diouf: Senegal

My name is Maguette Diouf, and my nickname is Max. I come from Senegal, West Africa, and I'm a leader of YMCA/Union de Jeunes Gens Gliretieur de Feregal (UJGC)/Senegal. This summer will very interesting because I will have the chance to see other cultures and open my mind to the problems of the world.