{"id":59427,"date":"2015-12-10T12:10:49","date_gmt":"2015-12-10T10:10:49","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.myza.co.za\/ghana-winner-to-receive-young-leadership-award-from-her-majesty-the-queen\/"},"modified":"2015-12-10T12:10:49","modified_gmt":"2015-12-10T10:10:49","slug":"ghana-winner-to-receive-young-leadership-award-from-her-majesty-the-queen","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.myza.co.za\/press\/ghana-winner-to-receive-young-leadership-award-from-her-majesty-the-queen\/","title":{"rendered":"Ghana winner to receive young leadership award from Her Majesty The Queen"},"content":{"rendered":"

ACCRA, Ghana, December 10, 2015\/APO (African Press Organization)\/ — <\/span><\/p>\n

It is today announced that one young person from Ghana is one of 60 young people from across the Commonwealth who are being recognised as exceptional leaders in their community. These 60 young people will receive a prestigious Queen\u2019s Young Leaders Award.<\/p>\n

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The Award, which will be presented in London by Her Majesty The Queen in 2016, and is part of The Queen\u2019s Young Leaders Programme, celebrates the achievements of young people who are taking the lead to transform the lives of others and make a lasting difference in their communities.<\/p>\n

This year\u2019s Award winners, aged between 18 and 29 and who come from all over the Commonwealth, are working to support others, raise awareness and inspire change on a variety of different issues including; education, climate change, gender equality, mental health and disability equality.<\/p>\n

22 year old Paul-Miki Akpablie from Ghana has been selected in recognition of his work in bringing solar energy powered technology to rural communities.<\/p>\n

Paul-Miki Akpablie said: \u201cI\u2019m so happy – it\u2019s made my day! It\u2019s amazing to be recognised amongst so many other brilliant young people who are making a difference. I\u2019m so honoured to be a part of the Queen\u2019s Young Leaders Programme.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Queen\u2019s Young Leaders Programme was established in 2014 by The Queen Elizabeth Diamond Jubilee Trust in partnership with Comic Relief and the Royal Commonwealth Society in recognition of The Queen\u2019s lifetime of service to the Commonwealth. Over the next three years the Programme will support thousands of young people to achieve their goals.<\/p>\n

Dr Astrid Bonfield, Chief Executive of The Queen Elizabeth Diamond Jubilee Trust said: \u201cOnce again 60 incredible young people from around the Commonwealth have shown strength, leadership, empathy and drive. Some of our winners are just embarking on their leadership journey and others are more established. Either way, we recognise not only what these amazing young people have achieved, but also their potential in changing people\u2019s lives for the better in the countries and communities in which they live.\u201d<\/p>\n

To see a full list of Award winners and Highly Commended runners up, and read more about their stories please visit www.queensyoungleaders.com.<\/p>\n

For more information contact: Ruth Maurice, Comic Relief Senior Media Officer – 0207 820 2500\/r.maurice@comicrelief.com<\/p>\n

Notes to editors<\/p>\n

Queen\u2019s Young Leaders on social media Twitter: @queensleaders Instagram: @queensyoungleaders Facebook: facebook.com\/queensyoungleaders Hashtag: #QueensYoungLeaders #TheSearchIsOn<\/p>\n

The Queen\u2019s Young Leaders Programme<\/p>\n

The Queen Elizabeth Diamond Jubilee Trust, in partnership with Comic Relief and The Royal Commonwealth Society, has established The Queen\u2019s Young Leaders Programme in honour of Her Majesty The Queen\u2019s 60 years of service to the Commonwealth at the time of her Diamond Jubilee. Guided by the values of the Commonwealth Charter, the goal of the Programme is to enable young people to step up as leaders and improve the lives of people across the Commonwealth.<\/p>\n

Award details<\/p>\n

Each year from 2014 to 2018, 60 exceptional young people will be selected to receive a Queen\u2019s Young Leaders Award and become \u2018Queen\u2019s Young Leaders\u2019 \u2013 one for every year that The Queen had served as Head of the Commonwealth at the time of her Diamond Jubilee. This year\u2019s Award winners are aged between 18 and 29 and are working to support others, raise awareness and inspire change on a variety of different issues including education, climate change, gender equality, mental health and disability equality.<\/p>\n

As part of the Award, winners will receive bespoke mentoring and online learning provided by the University of Cambridge. Award winners will attend a week-long residential programme in the UK in June, when they will receive their Award at Buckingham Palace from Her Majesty The Queen.<\/p>\n

Criteria to win an award:<\/p>\n

** Nominees will have proven experience of working to improve their communities locally, regionally or at a national level and will show evidence of their achievements ** Nominees will be aged between 18 and 29 for the year of the Award and be citizens of a Commonwealth country ** Nominees will demonstrate evidence of their leadership qualities ** Priority will be given to individuals who have overcome challenges to achieve their goals ** All nominees will need to be supported by a suitable referee<\/p>\n

The Partners<\/p>\n

The Queen Elizabeth Diamond Jubilee Trust The Queen Elizabeth Diamond Jubilee Trust is a charitable foundation, established in 2012, to mark and celebrate Her Majesty The Queen\u2019s 60-year contribution to the Commonwealth. The Trust has received donations from governments, corporate partners, trusts, foundations, community groups and individuals from across the Commonwealth, and its programmes work in alliance towards eliminating avoidable blindness and to empower a new generation of young leaders. With a five-year timeframe in which to deliver successful programmes, the Trust\u2019s aim is to leave a lasting legacy, owned by the whole Commonwealth, to honour Her Majesty The Queen. For more information go to: www.jubileetribute.org<\/p>\n

Comic Relief<\/p>\n

Established in 1985, Comic Relief is a major UK fundraising and grant making charity which uses the power of entertainment to create long-lasting change. Its vision is a just world, free from poverty. It strives to make this vision a reality by supporting poor, disadvantages and vulnerable people in the UK and across some of the world\u2019s poorest communities to change their own lives for the better. Discover more at: www.comicrelief.com<\/p>\n

Royal Commonwealth Society<\/p>\n

The Royal Commonwealth Society (RCS), founded in 1868, is a network of individuals and organisations committed to improving the lives and prospects of Commonwealth citizens across the world. Working through a range of educational, civil society, business and governmental networks, the RCS addresses issues that matter to the Commonwealth citizens. For more information go to:www.thercs.org<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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