One Young World delegates give standing ovation for Archbishop Tutu
1200 young leaders from 170 countries meet in Zurich to address the most challenging issues facing the world
The second summit of One Young World in Zurich (1- 4 September, 2011) provided young leaders a unique platform afforded ordinarily only to those who lead our countries and corporations.
One Young World is a unique organisation that aims to bring together the youngest, brightest and best and to ensure that their concerns, opinions and solutions are heard.
Besides Archbishop Desmond Tutu, the summit had inspirational speeches from Sir Bob Geldof, Crown Prince Haakon of Norway, Nobel winner Muhammad Yunus, Egyptian Internet activist Wael Ghonim, celebrity chef Jamie Oliver and writer and activist Fatima Bhutto.
Archbishop Tutu calls One Young World delegates as VSPs
(very special persons)
The summit saw a passionate keynote speech from Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu.
Addressing the summit Archbishop Tutu said: "Although you might not be aware of it, you are fantastic, amazing creatures. One day you and I and all of us will wake up to the fact that we are actually all family. God sees all of you and at One Young World God begins to smile.”
India had a big representation at the One Young World as more than 60 delegates came to participate in the Zurich summit. They were hugely talented, highly motivated and socially responsible young people. Many of them would be the future leaders of the country that is rising fast despite its huge problems.
As one of them, Anshul Tiwari, said they had come to One Young World to 'collaborate, create and change'. In a specially organised India roundtable they spoke to Vijay Rana, the editor of NRIfm.com, passionately talking about their vision for India.
Sir Bob Geldof and Archbishop Desmond Tutu arriving at One Young World Summit, Zurich
Nobel Prize winner Muhammad Yunus addressing the summit
Crown Prince Haakon of Norway and Crown Princess
Celebrity chef James Oliver launches his anti-obesity campaign
One Young World flag march at lake Zurich
Indian delegate Yashveer Singh at flag march
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Sir Bob Geldof and Archbishop Desmond Tutu arriving at One Young World Summit, Zurich
Bob Geldof talks about One Young World
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One Young World
One Young World is a global forum of youth leaders. Founded by David Jones, Global CEO of Havas and Kate Robertson, Chairman Euro RSCG Group, it's a unique annual event that offers world leaders a powerful insight into where our world may be heading.
